Privacy Policy for Defaced – Face Filters App
Effective Date: April 1, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you use the Defaced – Face Filters (“App”). By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
- Camera and Sensor Data: The App uses your device’s camera and sensors to provide augmented reality effects. This data is temporarily used to render AR effects and is not stored after the session ends. The app does not collect any personally identifiable information from face data. All AR tracking is performed on-device and not linked to your identity.
- Device Information: We may collect information about your device, such as its model, operating system version, and unique device identifiers.
- User-Generated Content: We collect content you create, such as photos and videos captured within the App.
2. Face Data
Defaced – Face Filters uses Snapchat’s Camera Kit SDK to apply augmented reality (AR) filters that track the user’s face in real time. The app may access face data such as facial geometry and landmarks to align AR effects with the user’s face.
This face data is processed entirely on-device, used only temporarily for rendering filters, and is never collected, stored, transmitted, or shared with any party, including Snapchat.
Defaced – Face Filters does not use facial recognition, does not identify users, and does not collect any biometric identifiers. All face data is discarded when the AR session ends.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To Provide Services: We use your information to provide the AR effects and other features of the App.
- To Improve the App: We may use aggregated data to improve the functionality of the App.
- To Communicate with You: We may use your contact information to notify you about updates to the App or our services.
4. Sharing Your Information
- With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate the App and provide its features.
- With Snapchat: When using Snapchat’s Camera Kit, you may be required to accept Snapchat’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. The data collected by Snapchat’s SDK is subject to Snapchat’s privacy practices.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of “mono”, our users, or others.
- Google AdMob: We use Google AdMob to serve ads. Google may collect device and usage data to provide and improve ad experiences. For more information, please review Google’s Privacy Policy and AdMob policies.
5. Data Retention
We retain the data you provide for as long as necessary to provide the App’s features. Any personal information collected will be deleted after the session ends, or within no more than three years, unless required for legal or business purposes.
6. User Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information.
- Request corrections to your personal information.
- Request the deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations).
7. Children’s Privacy
Our App is not intended for use by children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us to have the information deleted.
8. Security
We use reasonable measures to protect your personal data, but no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at info@mitsuko-ono.com