Privacy Policy Effective Date: 20.02.2026 App Name: Oceanus 1. Information We Collect We may collect the following information from users: - Email Address: If you create an account or log in via Google. - Device Information: To improve app performance and display relevant ads. - Usage Data: To analyze app usage and enhance user experience. - Camera Data: When you use the marine species identification feature, we access your device's camera to capture images. These images are processed to identify marine species and provide information. We do not store these images on our servers after processing, unless explicitly stated for a specific feature you opt into (e.g., saving identified species to your collection). - Species Detection Data: Information generated from the species detection feature, such as identified marine species, detection timestamps, and first discovery flags, may be processed to provide the service and improve its accuracy. - Cloud Sync Data: If you sign in with your Google account, the following data may be synced to our cloud servers (Firebase Firestore) to enable cross-device access and backup: - Your profile information (display name, email, profile photo URL) - Your detection history (identified marine species, detection dates, and image references) - Your favorite marine species 2. How We Use Your Information The information collected is used for the following purposes: - To provide personalized content, including marine species identification results. - To improve the functionality and performance of the app, including the accuracy of the species detection feature. - To sync your data across devices when you are signed in, allowing you to access your detection history and favorites from any device. - To show relevant advertisements. - To communicate important updates or changes to the app. - To operate and enhance the marine species identification feature using technologies like Firebase and Gemini AI. - To process in-app purchases and manage subscription status. 3. Third-Party Services We use third-party services to improve our app, including: - Google Analytics and Firebase: For app analytics, performance tracking, user authentication, and cloud data storage. Firebase Firestore is used to securely store and sync your user data (detection history, favorites) across devices when you are signed in. Firebase is also integral to our species identification functionality. - Firebase App Check: To protect our backend resources from abuse and ensure requests come from legitimate app instances. - AdMob (Google Ads): To display advertisements within the app. - Google UMP (User Messaging Platform): To manage user consent for personalized advertising in compliance with privacy regulations. - Google Gemini (Generative AI): To power and enhance the marine species identification and information retrieval features. Data processed through Gemini is subject to Google's privacy policies. - Amplitude Analytics: For additional app analytics and user behavior analysis to improve app experience. - Google Play Billing: To process in-app purchases and subscriptions. These third-party services may collect and process user data as outlined in their respective privacy policies. 4. Data Sharing We do not sell, trade, or share your personal data with third parties, except as required to operate the app, provide the services you request (like marine species identification and cloud data synchronization), and comply with legal obligations. 5. Data Security We take appropriate measures to protect your data, including encryption of data in transit and at rest when stored in Firebase Firestore. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. 6. Children's Privacy Our app is intended for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18. 7. User Rights As a user, you have the right to: - Access and update your personal data. - Request deletion of your account and associated data, including all cloud-synced data. - Opt-out of data collection where applicable. - Sign out to stop cloud synchronization of your data. 8. US State Privacy Rights If you are a resident of California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, or other US states with privacy legislation, you may have additional rights regarding your personal information: - Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you. - Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions. - Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell your personal information. However, you have the right to opt-out of any future sale of your personal information. - Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights. - Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information. - Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You may limit the use of sensitive personal information, if applicable. To exercise these rights, please contact us at emerald.dunadan@gmail.com. We will respond to verifiable requests within the timeframe required by applicable law (typically 45 days). For California residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the CPRA, you may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf. We may require verification of your identity and confirmation that you authorized the agent. 9. Contact Us If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: emerald.dunadan@gmail.com 10. Updates to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or services. Updates will be reflected on this page with a new "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this policy periodically.