Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This policy explains whether PicWords collects any data, its use of third-party services, data processing methods, and your rights. We are committed to providing you with a transparent, secure, and controlled user experience.
Information We Do Not Collect
PicWords is designed as a tool-based application that does not require registration or accounts and relies primarily on front-end processing. We **explicitly commit not to collect, store, or share** the following data in any form:
- Your real name, phone number, ID number, or other identity information
- Precise geographic location or device location information
- Contact lists, SMS content, or call history
- Your device's unique identifiers (e.g., IDFA, IMEI, MAC address)
- Your usage behavior (e.g., clicks, time spent, browsing history)
Third-Party Service Usage & Data Processing Principles
To provide core functionalities like image recognition, PicWords may use third-party recognition services when initiated by the user. We commit to the following:
- Requests are only initiated when the user explicitly triggers them (e.g., by tapping "Recognize")
- **Image data is used for immediate recognition processing only and is not stored or analyzed**
- We do not cache image content locally or remotely
- We require that any third-party services used have reasonable data security and privacy compliance measures
- Data will not be used for advertising, marketing, or user profiling
**Note:** PicWords does not include an account system, advertising SDKs, or support user behavior tracking. All related operations are actively initiated by the user, and data processing adheres to the principle of least privilege.
Local Permission Explanations
The app may request the following local permissions:
Camera Access
Used for photo recognition. This is only enabled when you explicitly grant permission and use the photo feature.
Photo Library Access
Used to select local images for recognition. The app will not automatically read other images or files.
All permissions are controlled by your system. You can revoke authorization at any time in your system settings.
Data Protection and Transmission Security
We take the following measures to ensure the security of data processing:
- All network requests are transmitted via **HTTPS encrypted protocol**
- No sensitive user information is stored, shared, or analyzed
- No long-term caching mechanisms are set up; image data is destroyed immediately after processing
Your Rights
You have the following rights by law:
Right to Information and Access
You have the right to know whether we process any data about you.
Right to Refuse and Delete
You can turn off camera or photo album permissions in your system settings without affecting other app functions.
Right to Restrict Processing
If you believe data is being processed beyond what is necessary, you may request that we stop processing it.
Right to Lodge a Complaint
You can contact us via email or report privacy issues to a regulatory body.
Child Privacy Protection
PicWords is suitable for users aged 4 and up and does not contain accounts, ads, or behavior tracking features.
We will not:
- Actively collect any identity information from children
- Use user data for analysis, targeted recommendations, or marketing purposes
- Transfer any child-related data to any third party
If you are a parent or guardian and believe that there is any mistakenly submitted information within the app, please contact us using the method below. We will handle the request as soon as it is verified.
Apple App Store Compliance Statement
To comply with Apple's review guidelines, we specifically state:
- The app **does not collect any personally identifiable data**
- Image recognition is user-initiated, and data is destroyed after processing
- All local permission requests follow system guidelines, and users have full control
- The app has no accounts, no ads, and no tracking behavior
Policy Updates
We may update this policy from time to time due to functional optimizations, legal changes, or other reasons. If significant changes are involved, we will notify you within the app via a pop-up or other form and obtain your consent.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, comments, or need to exercise your privacy rights regarding this policy, please contact us using the following method:
We will respond to your request within **15 business days** of receipt.