Privacy Policy: Tattoo Care AI

Privacy Policy

Tattoo Care AI

Last Updated: April 7, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Tattoo Care AI ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our mobile application ("App"). Tattoo Care AI is a personal tattoo healing companion that uses artificial intelligence to analyze tattoo photos and provide aftercare guidance.

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Tattoo Photos: Images you capture via camera or select from your photo library for AI analysis.
  • Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your authentication credentials through Firebase Authentication.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Scan Results: AI-generated analysis of your tattoo photos, including healing stage, progress percentage, and recommendations.
  • Usage Analytics: We collect usage events through Firebase Analytics, including app opens, feature usage (image source selection, scan starts and completions), subscription page views, purchase events, and error events.
  • Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and app version.
  • Purchase Data: Subscription plan selections and transaction dates, processed through Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

  • Precise GPS location data
  • Contacts or address book data
  • Browsing history outside the App
  • Biometric data (fingerprints, face recognition)

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Provide AI tattoo analysis: We use your photos and scan results to deliver healing assessments and aftercare recommendations.
  • Store your scan history: We save scan metadata and timestamps so you can track your tattoo's healing progress over time.
  • Process subscriptions: We use purchase data to manage your subscription status and access to premium features.
  • Improve app performance: We use analytics events and error logs to identify issues and enhance the user experience.
  • Personalize experience: We use usage patterns and user type (guest or authenticated) to tailor the App to your needs.

For users in the European Economic Area, our legal bases for processing are contract performance (for providing the service) and legitimate interest (for analytics and improvement).

4. Data Storage and Retention

4.1 Local Storage (On Your Device)

Scan history is stored locally on your device, limited to the 20 most recent records. Older records are automatically deleted. Associated image files are stored within the app's local file system.

4.2 Cloud Storage

Scan metadata (title, subtitle, user ID, timestamp) is stored in Google Cloud Firestore. This data is associated with your Firebase Authentication user ID or an anonymous identifier. Cloud data is retained until you request deletion or delete your account.

4.3 Data Processing Location

Your data is processed through Google Cloud infrastructure. Data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States. Google Cloud maintains appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

Important: When you submit a photo for analysis, it is sent to Google's Generative AI service for processing. Google may process this image according to their own data handling policies.

6. Your Rights

All Users

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Withdraw Consent: Stop using the App at any time.

European Economic Area (EEA) Users — GDPR

  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
  • Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing.
  • Object to Processing: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
  • Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority.

California Residents — CCPA

  • Right to Know: What personal information is collected and how it is used.
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information.
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information. (Note: We do not sell personal information.)
  • Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of exercising privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at kimloydmail@gmail.com.

7. Data Security

We implement the following security measures to protect your data:

  • Firebase Authentication for secure user identity management
  • Firestore Security Rules restricting data access to authenticated users
  • HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
  • Local data stored within the app's sandboxed file system
  • Anonymous user IDs used when accounts are not created

8. Children's Privacy

Tattoo Care AI is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at kimloydmail@gmail.com and we will delete such information.

9. In-App Purchases and Subscriptions

  • Subscription purchases are processed entirely through the Apple App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android).
  • We do not directly collect or store payment card information.
  • Subscription management and billing are handled by the respective platform.
  • Available plans: Monthly and Yearly subscriptions.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and posting a notice within the App for material changes. Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:

Email: kimloydmail@gmail.com