Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we protect your data.

Last updated: January 30, 2025

1. Information We Collect

Images: When you upload images to our service, we temporarily process them to generate descriptions. Images are not permanently stored on our servers.

Account Information: If you choose to sign in with Google, we collect your email address, name, and profile picture as provided by Google.

Usage Data: We collect information about how you use our service, including IP addresses, browser information, and usage patterns for analytics and service improvement.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide and improve our AI image description service
  • Authenticate users and manage accounts
  • Monitor usage limits and prevent abuse
  • Analyze service performance and user experience
  • Respond to user inquiries and support requests

3. Data Storage and Security

Image Processing: Images are processed in memory and deleted immediately after analysis completion. We do not store your uploaded images.

Generated Descriptions: AI-generated descriptions may be temporarily stored to provide analysis history for logged-in users.

Security Measures: We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit and at rest.

4. Third-Party Services

Google Authentication: When you sign in with Google, your authentication is handled by Google's secure OAuth system. We receive only basic profile information.

AI Processing: We use third-party AI services to generate image descriptions. Images are processed securely and are not retained by these services.

Analytics: We may use analytics services to understand how our service is used and to improve user experience.

5. Anonymous Users

Anonymous users can use our service without creating an account. For anonymous users:

  • We create temporary sessions to manage usage limits
  • Sessions expire automatically and are not linked to personal information
  • IP addresses may be logged for security and abuse prevention
  • No personal data is collected or stored

6. Data Retention

Images: Deleted immediately after processing

Anonymous Sessions: Automatically deleted after expiration

User Accounts: Retained until account deletion is requested

Analysis History: Retained for 30 days for logged-in users, or until account deletion

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Export your data
  • Opt out of analytics tracking

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@image-describe.com

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal cookies and local storage to provide our service:

  • Authentication tokens for logged-in users
  • Anonymous session identifiers
  • User preferences and settings

We do not use third-party tracking cookies for advertising purposes.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

  • Email: privacy@image-describe.com
  • General Support: support@image-describe.com