1. Types of Information We Collect
We collect information to provide and improve the Cela app's portrait photography and background blur services. The information we collect includes:
- Personal Identifiable Information (PII): Email address (if you create an account), display name, and contact information (voluntarily provided).
- Device Information: Device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, camera specifications, and network connection status.
- Usage Data: Features you use, blur intensity settings, editing preferences, session duration, and interaction with the app's interface.
- Content Data: Photos captured/edited via Cela (stored locally by default; only uploaded if you choose to back up to cloud services).
- Location Data: Optional, approximate location (only if you grant permission, used to optimize local camera performance).
2. Purpose of Information Use
We use the collected information for the following legitimate purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve Cela's core functions (portrait shooting, background blur adjustment, photo saving).
- To personalize your experience (remembering your preferred blur settings and editing styles).
- To diagnose and fix technical issues, optimize app performance and stability.
- To send important notifications (e.g., service updates, security alerts).
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our legitimate rights and interests.
- To conduct anonymous, aggregated analytics to improve our services (no personal data is included).
3. Third-Party Service Data Processing
Cela may integrate with third-party services that process data on our behalf. We only work with trusted third parties who comply with data protection laws:
- Payment Processors: Process subscription/transaction payments (we do not store your payment card details).
- Analytics Providers: Collect anonymous usage data to improve app performance (e.g., Firebase Analytics).
- Cloud Storage Providers: Store your photos if you opt for cloud backup (only with your explicit consent).
We require third parties to only process data for the purposes we specify and to maintain appropriate security measures.
4. Information Sharing Scenarios
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:
- With your explicit consent (e.g., sharing edited photos to social media platforms).
- To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal requests (e.g., court orders, government inquiries).
- To protect the safety, rights, or property of Cela, our users, or the public (e.g., preventing fraud or harm).
- In connection with a business transfer (e.g., merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice to users).
- Anonymous, aggregated data (cannot identify individual users) for research or business purposes.
5. Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse:
- Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS) and at rest (for cloud-stored content).
- Access controls (only authorized personnel can access personal data, with strict confidentiality obligations).
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments of our systems.
- Local storage of photos by default (no automatic upload to our servers).
While we take reasonable precautions, no data transmission or storage system is 100% secure. You are responsible for securing your device and account credentials.
6. User Data Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data, in compliance with applicable privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA):
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements).
- Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format (where applicable).
- Opt-out: Opt out of non-essential data collection (e.g., analytics) or marketing communications.
To exercise these rights, contact us at the email address provided at the end of this policy. We will respond to valid requests within 30 days.
7. Children's Privacy Protection
Cela is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13:
- If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.
- Parents/guardians who believe their child has provided personal data to us may contact us to request deletion.
- We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and other applicable child privacy laws.
8. Policy Update Mechanism
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements:
- We will notify you of material changes via in-app notification, email, or prominent notice on our website (if applicable).
- Updated policies will take effect 30 days after notification (or immediately if required by law).
- Your continued use of Cela after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
- We encourage you to review this policy periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
Email: Cela@gmail.com
We will respond to your inquiries as promptly as possible, typically within 5 business days.