# Privacy Policy
**Last Updated:** November 2025  

This Privacy Policy explains how **Christmas Tree Decorator** (“the App”, “we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects your information.  
By using the App, you consent to this Policy.

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## 1. App Information
- **App Name:** Christmas Tree Decorator  
- **Bundle ID:** com.joshinem.christmastreedecorator  
- **Developer:** Joshinem  
- **Contact:** support@joshinem.com  

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## 2. Data Collection
We collect minimal information necessary to operate the App:

| Data Type | Purpose | Storage |
|------------|----------|----------|
| User photos | AI image generation | Temporarily sent to OpenAI, not retained |
| Generated images | View and save results | Stored locally on your device |
| App preferences | Save last used settings | Stored locally |
| Purchase data | Credit purchases and balance | Managed by Apple & RevenueCat |

We **do not** collect personal identifiers, analytics, or behavioral tracking data.

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## 3. Data Retention & Deletion
- Uploaded photos are **deleted immediately** after AI processing.  
- Generated images remain only on your device unless manually deleted.  
- No personal data is stored on our servers.  
- You may delete the app at any time to remove all locally stored data.

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## 4. Third-Party Services
We rely on a few trusted partners:
- **OpenAI** — Image processing (see [OpenAI Privacy Policy](https://openai.com/privacy))  
- **RevenueCat** — Subscription and purchase management (see [RevenueCat Privacy Policy](https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy/))  
- **Apple** — In-App Purchase and App Store distribution (see [Apple Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/en-ww/))  

We do not sell or share your data with any other third parties.

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## 5. Permissions
The App requests:
- **Camera access:** To take photos for decoration.
- **Photo library access:** To choose and save images.
These permissions are required for the App’s intended functionality and are not used otherwise.

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## 6. AI & Image Processing
Your uploaded images are processed by **OpenAI’s DALL·E** model to generate decorative outputs.  
Images are transmitted securely and not stored beyond processing.  
We do not train AI models with your images or share them with any other service.

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## 7. Security
- Communication with APIs occurs via **HTTPS**.
- No external databases are used.
- All locally stored data remains private to your device.

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## 8. User Rights
You have the right to:
- Access, delete, or export your generated content.
- Withdraw consent by deleting the App.
- Contact us for privacy-related inquiries.

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## 9. International Users
If you are located outside the UK, note that OpenAI and Apple may process data in other jurisdictions.  
These services comply with **GDPR** and other international data protection laws.

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## 10. Children’s Privacy
This App is not intended for children under **13 years of age**.  
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.  
If you believe a child has provided data, contact us to request deletion.

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## 11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.  
Updates will be posted at this same URL with a new “Last Updated” date.

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## 12. Contact
For questions or requests related to privacy, contact:  
📧 **support@joshinem.com**

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