Privacy Policy

Introduction

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Photo Sketch Art Maker ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information in compliance with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD).

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this page.

1. Information We Collect

For a better experience while using our application, we may request certain permissions necessary for the app to function properly. Your personal data is not collected directly by us and your media files remain on your device.

We may collect the following information:

• Device Information – Device model, Android version, language, and unique device identifiers.
• App Usage Information – Anonymous usage statistics that help improve app performance.
• Crash Reports – Diagnostic information used to fix bugs and improve stability.
• Permissions – Storage and media permissions

2. Legal Basis for Data Collection (GDPR)

We process data under the following legal bases:

• Consent provided by the user.
• Contractual necessity to deliver app functionality.
• Legitimate interests to improve performance and user experience.

3. Permissions Requested

To provide the photo sketch and image-saving features, the application may request the following permissions:

• CAMERA – Used when you choose to take a photo with your device camera so the app can create a sketch from it.
• READ_MEDIA_IMAGES – Used on supported Android versions to let you select photos from your device gallery for sketch creation.
• READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE – On Android versions where this permission is applicable, used to access photos selected from device storage.
• WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE – On Android versions where this permission is applicable, used to save generated sketch images to device storage.
• INTERNET – Required to connect to online services and load advertisements provided through Google AdMob.
• ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE – Used to check whether a network connection is available for advertisements and network-related features.
• ACCESS_WIFI_STATE – Allows the app or its advertising services to check Wi-Fi network state when needed for network-related functionality.
• AD_ID – May be used by Google AdMob for advertising and, where permitted, personalized advertisements.

4. How We Use Your Information

Information and permissions are used for the following purposes:

• To take photos when you choose to use the camera feature.
• To access photos that you select from your device gallery.
• To apply sketch, drawing, and artistic effects to your photos.
• To create and save generated sketch images on your device.
• To display advertisements through Google AdMob.
• To improve application performance and stability.
• To diagnose and fix bugs where diagnostic services are enabled.

Your photos are used for the app's sketch-making functionality. We do not intentionally upload your photos to our own servers.

5. Advertising

Our application uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob and its partners may collect or process information such as advertising IDs, device information, IP address, and ad interaction information to provide, measure, and improve advertising. Depending on your device, region, and available consent choices, advertisements may be personalized or non-personalized.

For more information about how Google handles data for advertising, please review Google's privacy information and advertising policies.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, anonymous usage information may be shared with trusted third-party services such as Google AdMob, Firebase Analytics, and Firebase Crashlytics to improve application quality.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

8. User Choices

You may deny requested permissions at any time through your device settings. Please note that some features of the application may not function correctly without the required permissions.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that such information has been provided, it will be deleted promptly.

10. Your Rights

GDPR (European Union)

• Right to access your information.
• Right to correct inaccurate information.
• Right to delete your information.
• Right to data portability.
• Right to withdraw consent.
• Right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

CCPA (California Residents)

• Request access to collected information.
• Request deletion of personal information.
• Opt out of data collection where applicable.
• We do not sell your personal information.

LGPD (Brazil)

• Confirm whether your data is processed.
• Access your personal information.
• Correct or delete your information.
• Withdraw consent at any time.

11. Data Retention

We retain only the minimum information necessary to provide app functionality, comply with legal obligations, and improve our services. Photos selected for sketch creation and generated sketch images are primarily processed and stored on your device.

12. International Data Transfers

Some third-party service providers may process data outside your country. Where applicable, appropriate safeguards are implemented to protect your information.

13. Third-Party Service Providers

The application may use trusted third-party services including:

• Google Play Services
• Google AdMob
• Firebase Analytics, if enabled in the app
• Firebase Crashlytics, if enabled in the app

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any modifications will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the application after updates constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Email:
✉️ makeappstech@gmail.com