Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 12, 2025
Last Updated: September 12, 2025

1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Watermarker application ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application (the "App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices.

Contact Information:
Email: watermarkerapp@outlook.com

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information
We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal information such as:

• Names, email addresses, or contact information
• Location data
• Device identifiers
• User accounts or profiles

2.2 Image Data

• Local Processing Only: All image processing occurs locally on your device
• No Upload or Storage: We do not upload, store, or transmit your images to our servers
• Temporary Access: Images are accessed only when you explicitly select them for watermarking
• No Retention: Image data is immediately discarded after processing completion

2.3 Technical Information
We may collect anonymous, non-personal technical information including:

• App usage statistics (crashes, performance metrics)
• Device type and operating system version
• App version information
• This data is collected through Google Play Console and Firebase Analytics (if applicable) and cannot be linked to individual users.

3. How We Use Information

3.1 Image Processing

• Images are processed locally on your device to apply watermarks
• No images leave your device or are stored by our app
• Processing occurs only when initiated by user action

3.2 App Improvement
Anonymous usage data helps us improve app performance and stability
Crash reports help us identify and fix technical issues
No personal data is included in these reports
 

4. Permissions

4.1 READ_MEDIA_IMAGES Permission
Purpose: Access to your device's image gallery to select photos for watermarking

Usage:

• Only accesses images you explicitly select
• No background scanning or indexing of your photo library
• Required for core app functionality (watermarking images)
• Images remain under your complete control
• Compliance: This permission is used in accordance with Google Play's Photo and Video Permissions policy for core app functionality.

4.2 Storage Permissions (if applicable)
Purpose: Save watermarked images to your device's storage

Usage:

• Only saves images when you choose to save them
• Saves to your device's local storage only
• No cloud storage or external transmission

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 No Data Sharing
We do not:

• Share your images with third parties
• Sell or rent your personal information
• Use your images for advertising or marketing
• Store your images on external servers

5.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information only if required by law, such as:

• Compliance with legal processes
• Protection of our rights and safety
• Prevention of fraud or illegal activities

6. Data Security

6.1 Local Processing

• All image processing occurs on your device
• No network transmission of image data
• Images never leave your device through our app

6.2 Technical Safeguards

• App follows Android security best practices
• Regular security updates and patches
• Minimal data collection approach

7. Children's Privacy
Our app does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app is designed to be safe for all ages as it:

• Processes images locally without data collection
• Does not require user accounts or personal information
• Contains no social features or communication capabilities

8. Your Rights and Choices
8.1 Image Control

• You maintain complete control over your images
• You can revoke app permissions at any time through device settings
• Uninstalling the app removes all app-related data

8.2 Permission Management

• You can manage app permissions in your device settings
• Revoking image permissions will prevent the app from functioning
• No penalties for limiting permissions

9. Third-Party Services
9.1 Google Play Services
Our app may use Google Play Services for:

• App distribution and updates
• Anonymous crash reporting
• Performance monitoring
• Google's privacy policy applies to their services: https://policies.google.com/privacy

9.2 No Other Third Parties
We do not integrate with other third-party services that collect user data.

10. International Users
This app is available globally. Since all processing occurs locally on your device and we don't collect personal data, international data transfer regulations do not apply to our core functionality.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be:

• Posted in app updates
• Effective immediately upon posting
• Communicated through app store update notes when significant
• Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: watermarkerapp@outlook.com

Response Time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours.

13. Compliance
This Privacy Policy complies with:

• Google Play Developer Policy
• Android App Privacy Requirements
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) principles

Note: This Privacy Policy is specifically designed for the Watermarker app's local image processing functionality. Since the app processes images locally without data collection or transmission, it represents a privacy-friendly approach to image watermarking.