Privacy Policy - SketchGenius

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how SketchGenius ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application (the "App"). SketchGenius is a creative canvas and AI-powered drawing application that allows users to create digital artwork, add text and images, and transform their creations using artificial intelligence.

Information We Collect

1. Canvas and Drawing Data

• What we collect: Digital drawings created with Apple Pencil and touch input, canvas projects with multiple layers
• How we use it: To save your projects, enable project management features, and provide canvas functionality
• Storage: Projects stored locally on your device and optionally synchronized to our servers for backup
• Processing: Canvas data is temporarily processed for AI generation when you request style transformations

2. AI Generation and Style Processing

• What we collect: Canvas images you choose to process, selected style templates, and optional user prompts for enhancement
• How we use it: To apply AI-powered artistic styles and generate transformed versions of your artwork
• Storage: Original canvas images are temporarily stored for processing only and automatically deleted within 1 hour
• Final results: Generated artwork is stored on our servers until you request deletion

3. Project Management Data

• What we collect: Project names, creation dates, modification history, canvas size settings, and project metadata
• How we use it: To organize your creative projects, provide project management features, and enable synchronization
• Storage: Stored locally and optionally on our servers for cross-device access

4. Text and Image Elements

• What we collect: Text content you add to canvas projects, images you incorporate into projects, and their positioning/styling data
• How we use it: To render your projects correctly, save your creative work, and process them for AI generation when requested
• Storage: Stored as part of your project data locally and optionally on our servers

5. Purchase and Subscription Data

• What we collect: Purchase history, subscription status, credit balance, transaction information, and Apple Store receipts
• How we use it: To manage your subscription, track credit usage, provide purchase-related features, and validate transactions
• Storage: Stored securely on our servers and synchronized with Apple's StoreKit system
• Third-party sharing: Shared with Apple for payment processing and subscription management only

6. Authentication and Account Data

• What we collect: Encrypted authentication tokens, session data, and account identifiers
• How we use it: To maintain secure app sessions, sync your data across devices, and provide personalized features
• Storage: Stored using iOS Keychain security and automatically deleted when you log out

7. Device and Technical Information

• What we collect: Device model, iOS version, app version, basic device identifiers, and performance metrics
• How we use it: To ensure app compatibility, provide technical support, improve performance, and troubleshoot issues
• Storage: Processed temporarily for technical purposes and aggregated anonymously for analytics

8. Usage and Analytics Information

• What we collect: Feature usage patterns, canvas interactions, style selection preferences, and app performance data
• How we use it: To improve app functionality, user experience, and service reliability
• Storage: Processed locally and aggregated anonymously on our servers

Device Permissions

Photo Library Access

• Reading permission: To import existing images into your canvas projects
• Writing permission: To save your finished artwork and generated images to your photo library
• User control: You can manage these permissions in iOS Settings at any time
• Limited access: We only access specific photos you choose to import

Apple Pencil and Touch Input

• Drawing input: To capture your drawing strokes and pressure sensitivity
• Multi-touch gestures: For canvas navigation, zooming, and element manipulation
• Local processing: All drawing input is processed locally on your device

Data Processing and AI Services

Local Canvas Processing

• Most canvas operations (drawing, text editing, project management) are processed locally on your device
• Your projects are stored locally unless you enable cloud synchronization
• No canvas data leaves your device unless you specifically request AI generation or cloud backup

AI Image Generation Services

• We use OpenAI's image generation services for AI-powered style transformation
• Canvas images and style prompts are sent to OpenAI only when you request AI generation
• Processing purpose: To apply artistic styles and effects to your canvas artwork
• Data retention: OpenAI may retain data according to their usage policy (typically up to 30 days)
• OpenAI usage: OpenAI may use data to improve their services subject to their terms
• No personal identification: Only artistic content and style preferences are sent - no personal information
• Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit using industry-standard encryption
• Automatic deletion: Original canvas images are deleted from our temporary storage within 1 hour

Style Templates and Processing

• Template selection: Your chosen style templates and any custom prompts
• Processing metadata: Canvas size, quality settings, and generation preferences
• Result storage: Generated artwork is stored on our servers until you request deletion
• No template monitoring: We do not monitor or review your style choices or generated content

Data Sharing and User-Controlled Features

User-Controlled Sharing Only

• You have complete control: All sharing of your artwork is entirely under your control
• Social media sharing: You may choose to share your creations using iOS sharing features
• Export functionality: You can export your projects and artwork in various formats
• Your responsibility: You are solely responsible for any content you choose to share publicly

No Automatic Sharing

• We never automatically share your projects, drawings, or generated artwork
• We do not have access to your social media accounts
• All sharing requires your explicit action through iOS sharing mechanisms
• We do not create public galleries or showcase user work without permission

Data Security

iOS Security Features

• All sensitive data stored using iOS Keychain with hardware encryption
• Network communications use TLS/HTTPS encryption
• App follows Apple's security best practices and guidelines
• Local project data benefits from iOS device encryption

Server Security

• Generated artwork stored on secure cloud infrastructure
• Database encryption for all stored project and user data
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Access controls and authentication for all systems

Data Transmission Security

• All data transmission encrypted using industry-standard protocols
• Secure API endpoints for all canvas and generation operations
• Certificate pinning for additional connection security

Data Retention and User Control

Automatic Deletion Policies

• Authentication tokens: Deleted when you log out or uninstall the app
• Original canvas images (for AI processing): Automatically deleted within 1 hour after processing
• AI processing prompts and metadata: Stored for service functionality and user history
• Generated artwork: Stored on our servers until you request deletion
• Project data: Stored locally and optionally on our servers until deletion request
• Purchase data: Retained according to Apple's policies and legal requirements (typically 4-6 years for tax compliance)
• Subscription information: Maintained while subscription is active and for legal compliance periods
• Credit transactions: Retained for account management and fraud prevention (typically 2-3 years)
• Usage analytics: Processed and aggregated anonymously, individual records deleted regularly (30-90 days)
• Device information: Deleted upon app uninstallation
• Network logs: Automatically deleted after 7 days

User Control Over Data

• Local project deletion: You can delete individual projects directly in the app
• Generated artwork deletion: Request deletion of server-stored generated artwork by contacting us
• Complete account deletion: Request complete deletion of all associated data by contacting us
• App uninstallation: Removes most local data (cloud-stored data requires deletion request)
• Subscription cancellation: Cancel subscriptions through Apple's subscription management
• Photo library control: Manage photo access permissions in iOS Settings

Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

• Our app is not specifically directed to children under 13
• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
• If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately
• Parents can contact us to review, delete, or stop further collection of their child's information

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.100 et seq.):

Your Rights

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of data we collect about you
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell or share your personal information
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights

CCPA Disclosure Table

Category	Collected?	Sold?	Shared?	Business Purpose
Identifiers (UUID)	Yes	No	No	Service delivery, credit tracking
Internet Activity (analytics)	Yes	No	Yes (Firebase)	App improvement, crash fixing
Commercial Info (purchases)	Yes	No	No	Transaction verification
Audio/Visual (canvas images)	Processed, not stored	No	Yes (OpenAI)	AI art generation (core service)
Geolocation	No	No	No	N/A
Sensitive Personal Info	No	No	No	N/A

Exercising Your Rights

• Email us at support@synthesislogic.com with your request
• We will respond to verifiable consumer requests within 45 days

Do Not Sell or Share

We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. OpenAI operates as a service provider (not a "sale" or "share" under CCPA), processing images solely for AI art generation.

International Users (GDPR)

Legal Basis for Processing

• Consent: For optional features like cloud synchronization and AI generation
• Legitimate Interest: For core app functionality, technical support, and service improvement
• Contract: For providing requested services like subscriptions and premium features

Your Rights Under GDPR

• Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Portability: Request transfer of your data in a machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing under certain circumstances

Updates to This Policy

• We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements
• Significant changes will be communicated through the app or via email if you have provided one
• Continued use of the app after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the new terms
• We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes
• The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last modified

Compliance Certifications

• This policy complies with iOS App Store guidelines and requirements
• CCPA compliant for California residents
• GDPR compliant for EU residents
• COPPA compliant for child protection
• Follows Apple's privacy best practices for iOS applications