Privacy Policy

1 Information We Collect

Photos You Choose to Provide

To identify bird species, you may choose to take a photo or select an image from your device.

The image is processed solely for the purpose of providing identification results. Bird Assistant does not permanently store your uploaded photos, and they are processed temporarily during identification only.

We never access your photos without your permission.

Device Information

We may collect limited technical information necessary for the operation of the App, such as:

• Device model
• Operating system version
• App version
• Language settings

This information is used only to maintain compatibility and improve app performance.

Diagnostic Information

Anonymous crash logs or performance data may be collected to improve the stability and reliability of the App. These data cannot be used to identify you personally.

2 How We Use Information

We use information only to:

• Identify bird species from submitted photos
• Display identification results and bird information
• Improve app functionality and performance
• Troubleshoot technical issues
• Maintain the security and reliability of our services

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

3 Photo Processing

Photos uploaded for identification are processed temporarily to generate identification results.

Unless otherwise required by law or necessary for technical processing, uploaded photos are not retained after processing and are not used for advertising, marketing, or model training purposes.

4 Permissions

Bird Assistant may request access to:

• Camera – to take photos for bird identification.
• Photos and Media – to select images from your device.
• Internet – to process identification requests and retrieve bird information.

Permissions are requested only when required for the corresponding feature.

5 Data Sharing

We do not share your personal information with third parties except:

• When required by applicable law;
• To protect the security and integrity of our services;
• When necessary for trusted service providers to operate the App under appropriate confidentiality obligations.

6 Data Retention

Photos used for identification are processed temporarily and are not permanently stored.

Anonymous technical logs may be retained for a limited time solely for maintaining service quality and resolving technical issues.

7 Children's Privacy

Bird Assistant is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If such information is identified, it will be deleted as soon as reasonably practicable.

8 Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

9 Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The latest version will always be available on our website. Continued use of Bird Assistant after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

10 Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: