Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 19, 2024

Introduction

Welcome to Bird Identifier. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we handle your information when you use our bird identification application.

Information We Collect

Our app collects and processes the following information:

Bird photos you upload for identification
Location data (optional) for bird species mapping
Search history and favorite birds
App usage analytics for improvement

How We Store Your Data

All your bird photos and identification history are stored locally on your device. We use your device's built-in storage system to maintain your bird database. Your data is not uploaded to any external servers unless you explicitly choose to use the AI identification feature.

AI Bird Recognition Feature

Your bird photo is temporarily sent to our AI service provider for identification
The transmission is encrypted using industry-standard protocols
The photo is not stored permanently on our servers
The AI-generated bird identification results are delivered back to your device

Third-Party Services

Our app uses the following third-party services:

Bird Recognition API

For AI-powered bird identification

Built-in Services

Apple's native functionalities

We do not share your data with any other third-party services or advertisers.

Data Retention

Bird photos and identification history remain on your device until you choose to delete them

No server-side data retention as all data is stored locally

AI identification data is immediately discarded after processing

App Permissions

Camera Access

Required to take photos of birds for identification

Network Access

Only required when using AI identification features

Contact Us

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:

Email Support

mukeshshynita@gmail.com

Response Time

Within 48 hours