Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 7, 2025

Introduction

Rock Identifier ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Photos: When you use the identification feature, photos are processed to identify rocks and minerals. Photos are sent to our servers for AI analysis but are not permanently stored unless you save them to your collection.
• Collection Data: If you choose to save items to your collection, we store rock names, notes, and identification dates locally on your device.
• Purchase Information: If you subscribe to Premium, purchase transactions are handled by Apple and we receive only confirmation of subscription status.

Automatically Collected Information

• Analytics Data: We use Firebase Analytics to collect anonymous usage data such as app opens, feature usage, and crash reports. This helps us improve the app experience.
• Device Information: Basic device information (device type, OS version) for compatibility and debugging purposes.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide rock and mineral identification services
• Process and fulfill subscription purchases
• Improve app functionality and user experience
• Diagnose and fix technical issues
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance features

Data Storage and Security

• Local Storage: Your collection, wishlist, and identification history are stored locally on your device using secure iOS storage mechanisms.
• Cloud Processing: Photos sent for identification are processed by our AI service and are not retained after analysis is complete.
• No Account Required: Rock Identifier does not require you to create an account or provide personal information like email or name.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Firebase (Google)

Purpose: Analytics, crash reporting
Privacy Policy: firebase.google.com/support/privacy

AI Processing Service

Purpose: AI-powered rock identification
Photos are processed securely and not retained after analysis.

Apple StoreKit

Purpose: In-app purchase processing
Privacy Policy: apple.com/legal/privacy

Children's Privacy

Rock Identifier does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app is rated 4+ and is suitable for all ages. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: View data stored in your collection within the app
• Delete: Remove items from your collection, wishlist, or history at any time
• Opt-out: Disable analytics in device settings

Data Retention

• Photos: Processed immediately and not retained on our servers
• Collection Data: Stored locally until you delete it or uninstall the app
• Analytics: Retained for up to 14 months per Google's retention policies

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or by updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: support@rockidentifier.co

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights regarding their personal information. Rock Identifier does not sell personal information to third parties.

European Users (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area, our legal basis for processing personal data is:

• Consent: When you use the identification feature
• Legitimate Interest: For analytics and improving the service
• Contract: For processing Premium subscriptions