Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

BlazeApps ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the SnapVault mobile application ("the App"), a photo time capsule service that allows you to lock photos with future unlock dates.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Photo Data

SnapVault interacts with your photos in the following ways:

• Local Storage: Photos are stored locally on your device
• Photo References: We store references to your photos (paths, metadata) on our servers
• No Upload: Your actual photo image data is not uploaded to our servers
• Metadata: We collect photo creation dates, dimensions, and thumbnail references

2.2 Capsule Metadata

We collect and store information about your time capsules:

• Capsule names and descriptions
• Lock dates and unlock dates you specify
• Capsule status (locked/unlocked)
• Capsule creation and modification dates
• Custom themes and styling preferences

2.3 Unlock Schedules

We maintain scheduled unlock times for your capsules to automatically unlock photos on the dates you specify.

2.4 Technical and Usage Data

We automatically collect anonymous information about how you use the App:

• Number of capsules created and viewed
• Navigation and browsing patterns
• Device information (model, operating system, app version)
• Error logs and crash reports
• Analytics data (session duration, feature usage)

2.5 No Personal Identification

The App does not require account creation with personal information such as your name, email, or phone number. Capsule data is stored anonymously or associated with a device identifier only.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Capsule Management: To store, organize, and retrieve your time capsules
• Unlock Automation: To manage scheduled unlocks and notifications
• Sync Services: To sync capsule data across your devices
• App Performance: To monitor and enhance app stability and user experience
• Feature Development: To develop new themes, features, and capsule types
• Analytics: To understand usage patterns and improve the service
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 RevenueCat

We use RevenueCat for subscription management and premium feature access. RevenueCat processes subscription and purchase information according to their privacy policy. Learn more at: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy

4.2 Firebase

We use Google Firebase for anonymous authentication, capsule data storage, and analytics. Firebase may collect device identifiers and usage data. Learn more at: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

4.3 Apple and Google Services

Subscription purchases are processed through Apple App Store or Google Play Store. These platforms handle payment information according to their respective privacy policies.

5. Subscriptions and Payment

SnapVault offers a free tier with basic capsule functionality and a premium subscription for unlimited capsules and custom themes. Subscription pricing includes:

• Monthly: $2.99 per month
• Yearly: $19.99 per year
• Lifetime: $39.99 one-time purchase

All payments are processed through the app store. We do not store your payment information directly.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your capsule metadata and stored photo references. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain different types of data for varying periods:

• Capsule Data: Stored for the duration of your account until you delete capsules
• Photo References: Retained as long as capsules are active
• Usage Data: Retained for up to 2 years for analytics
• Crash Logs: Retained for up to 90 days

8. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: Request access to your capsule data and metadata
• Delete: Delete your capsules and associated data at any time through the App
• Uninstall: Remove the App from your device at any time
• Opt-Out: Disable analytics through device settings where available

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: privacy@blazeapps.com

9. Children's Privacy

SnapVault is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under CCPA, including the right to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. Contact us at privacy@blazeapps.com for CCPA-related requests.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes through the App or via the app store. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

BlazeApps
Email: privacy@blazeapps.com
Support: support@blazeapps.com