Privacy Policy – Jewel ID

Effective Date: February 26, 2026

Last Updated: February 26, 2026

Jewel ID ("Jewel ID," "we," "us," or "our") provides AI-powered jewelry identification and valuation services through our mobile application and related services (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you use the App.

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the App.

1) Controller / Contact

Jewel ID is the controller for personal information processed in connection with the App unless stated otherwise.

Contact email: tipscraftapps@gmail.com

2) Information We Collect

We aim to minimize personal data. You can use the App without providing your name or email address.

A. Photos You Submit for Analysis

Photos of jewelry you capture with your camera or select from your photo library for identification and valuation.

B. Anonymous Account Identifier

We use an anonymous identifier to operate the App (e.g., to associate analysis requests with your session/device and manage entitlements).
We do not require you to create an account with a name, email address, or phone number.

C. Subscription / Purchase Information

Subscriptions are handled through Apple In-App Purchases. We do not receive your payment card details.
We may receive subscription status/entitlement signals (e.g., whether you have an active subscription) to enable premium features.

D. App Usage & Analytics (Firebase Analytics)

We use Firebase Analytics to understand app usage and performance (e.g., feature usage, basic performance metrics).
Analytics may include device/app information such as device model, OS version, language, app version, approximate region, and event data (what features were used and when).

E. Support Communications

If you email us, we collect the information you provide in your message (e.g., email address and message content).

3) How We Use Information

We use information to:

Provide and operate the App
- Analyze photos of jewelry to provide identification, material analysis, and estimated valuations.
Manage access and subscriptions
- Validate entitlement and enable premium features.
Improve performance and reliability
- Understand feature usage, improve UX, diagnose issues, and optimize the service.
Maintain security and prevent abuse
- Protect the App and users (fraud/abuse detection, service integrity).
Provide customer support
- Respond to inquiries and resolve issues.
Comply with legal obligations
- Meet legal requirements and enforce terms.

4) How Photo Analysis Works

When you submit a photo for analysis:

Your photo is sent to a secure AI service (Google Gemini API) for identification and analysis.
The AI analyzes the image to identify jewelry type, materials, gemstones, style, era, and provide an estimated valuation.
We return the analysis results to you within the App.

Important:

Photos are sent to the AI service for analysis and are not permanently stored on our servers.
We do not use submitted photos for identity verification or facial recognition.
AI-generated valuations are estimates only and should not be considered professional appraisals.

5) Sharing / Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information.

We share information only as necessary:

A. Service Providers (Processors)

We use service providers to operate the App and deliver analysis. They process data on our behalf under contractual and security obligations.

Categories include:

Google (Gemini API): AI-powered image analysis for jewelry identification
Firebase (Google): analytics and cloud functions
RevenueCat: subscription management and entitlement confirmation
Apple: subscription purchase processing

Subprocessors list: We maintain a list of current subprocessors and will provide it upon request at tipscraftapps@gmail.com.

B. Legal / Safety

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security (e.g., responding to lawful requests, preventing fraud/abuse).

C. Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to appropriate safeguards.

6) Data Retention

We retain data only as long as needed for the purposes described above.

A. Photos Submitted for Analysis

Photos sent for AI analysis: transmitted to the AI service for processing and not permanently stored on our servers.
Google Gemini API: processes images according to Google's data retention policies for API calls.

B. Vault Data (Local Storage)

Jewelry items you save to your vault are stored locally on your device (including images and analysis results).
Vault data remains on your device until you delete it through the App or uninstall the App.

C. Analytics & Technical Data

We retain analytics and technical data as long as reasonably necessary for app performance, security, and improvement, subject to our configuration and provider retention options.

D. Support Emails

We retain support communications as long as necessary to address your request and for reasonable follow-up.

7) International Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than where you live. Where required (for example, for EEA/UK transfers), we rely on appropriate transfer mechanisms (such as adequacy decisions and/or Standard Contractual Clauses) and can provide more information upon request.

8) Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards, including encryption in transit (TLS), access controls, and operational security practices. No system can be guaranteed 100% secure, but we work to protect your information using commercially reasonable measures.

9) Children's Privacy

The App is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

10) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version and revise the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the App after the update means you accept the revised policy.

EEA/UK PRIVACY NOTICE (GDPR / UK GDPR)

This section applies if you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom.

11) Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b)): to provide requested features (analyzing your photos and delivering identification results).
Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)): to secure and improve the App, prevent abuse/fraud, and understand app performance and reliability (balanced against your rights).
Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) where required: for certain analytics or similar technologies when legally required. You can withdraw consent at any time.

12) Your Rights

You may have rights to:

Access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection
Data portability
Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
Lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority

13) How to Exercise Rights / Identification Limits

Email tipscraftapps@gmail.com with your request.

Because we do not collect identifying account details by default (no name/email login) and use anonymous identifiers, we may ask you for information to help us locate relevant data (e.g., approximate usage time, in-app identifiers, subscription receipt context, or other details).

In some cases, we may be unable to link certain technical logs to a specific individual if those logs are stored in an aggregated or non-identifiable form.

14) Complaints

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority in the EEA/UK.

CALIFORNIA PRIVACY NOTICE (CCPA/CPRA)

This section applies if you are a California resident.

15) Categories of Personal Information Collected

Depending on how you use the App, we may collect:

Identifiers: an anonymous account identifier; device/app identifiers (as available)
Internet or electronic network activity: app interaction/usage events
Visual information: photos of jewelry submitted for analysis
Geolocation data (approximate): approximate region inferred from network/device settings (not precise GPS)

16) Purposes for Collection/Use

We collect and use personal information for:

Providing and operating the App and analyzing your photos
Enabling subscriptions and access to premium features
Improving app performance and reliability (analytics)
Security and abuse prevention
Customer support
Legal compliance

17) Disclosure of Personal Information

We disclose personal information to service providers/contractors for business purposes, including:

Google (Gemini API for image analysis, Firebase for analytics)
RevenueCat (subscription management)
Apple (subscription processing)

18) Sale / Sharing

We do not sell personal information.

We do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising as defined under the CPRA.

19) Your California Rights

You may have the right to:

Know/access the personal information we collect, use, and disclose
Delete personal information (subject to exceptions)
Correct inaccurate personal information (where applicable)
Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

20) How to Submit a Request / Verification

Email tipscraftapps@gmail.com.

We will take reasonable steps to verify your request. Because we generally do not maintain identifying user accounts, verification may require information that helps us match data to your device/session (e.g., approximate usage time, in-app identifiers, or other context). If we cannot verify or locate data, we may be unable to fulfill the request.

21) Contact

Email: tipscraftapps@gmail.com