ProjectCam Privacy Policy

Camera and Microphone Access

ProjectCam requires access to your device's camera and microphone to function as a camera application.

• Camera Access: Required to capture photos and videos. All captured media is stored in your device's app sandbox.
• Microphone Access: Required for audio recording during video capture. Recorded audio is saved locally only as part of video files.

Locally Stored Data

The following data is stored only on your device:

• Photo and Video Files: All captured media files (JPEG, MOV/MP4 formats)
• Project Information: Metadata such as project name, description, creation date, and update date
• App Settings: Camera settings and user preferences

Information We Collect

We collect only minimal information on our servers:

• Anonymous User ID: A unique identifier generated by Firebase Anonymous Authentication. We do not collect personal information (name, email address, phone number).
• Account Creation Date: We only record when the anonymous user account was created.

Ad Tracking (App Tracking Transparency)

The App may request App Tracking Transparency (ATT) permission to display rewarded ads.

• Opt-in: Ad tracking permission is entirely optional. You can use the app's basic features without granting permission.
• SKAdNetwork: Ad attribution is measured through Apple's SKAdNetwork in a privacy-preserving manner.

Purchase Information

• In-App Purchases: We use Apple's StoreKit 2 for processing premium feature purchases. We do not collect or store your payment information. All payment processing is handled securely by Apple.
• Purchase Records: We store purchase status information locally on your device to enable premium features.

Core Features

• Photo and Video Capture: To capture media using the camera and microphone
• Project Management: To organise and store captured media by project
• Image Editing: To edit and process captured photos

Ad Delivery

• Rewarded Ads: To display ads that allow free users to temporarily access premium features
• Ad Personalisation: Depending on ATT permission status, you may see personalised or general ads

Premium Features

• Purchase Management: To enable premium features for paying users
• Purchase Restoration: To restore purchases on new devices

Local Storage

• SQLite Database: Project information and media metadata are stored in an on-device SQLite database
• App Sandbox: All media files are stored within iOS's app sandbox and cannot be accessed by other apps
• Device Encryption: We utilise iOS's built-in encryption to protect stored data

Cloud Sync

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical measures to protect your data:

• Protection through iOS app sandbox
• Device-level encryption
• No server-side storage of media files
• No collection of personal information

We Do Not Sell Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information or media data to third parties.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or in response to valid requests from public authorities (such as courts or government agencies).

Access and Control

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: You can access all your photos, videos, and project data within the app
• Deletion: You can delete individual media, projects, or all data
• Export: You can share or export captured media to other apps

Data Deletion

To delete all data:

1. Delete each project within the app
2. Or uninstall the app to delete all local data

Note: Uninstalling the app permanently deletes all photos, videos, and project data and cannot be recovered.

Opting Out of Ad Tracking

To disable ad tracking:

• Go to iOS Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking
• Disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
• Or select "Ask App Not to Track" in the ATT dialogue when the app first launches

Legal Basis for Processing

• Consent: We process data based on your explicit consent (camera/microphone permissions, ATT permissions)
• Contract Performance: We process purchase data to fulfil our contract with premium subscribers

Your Rights Under GDPR

• Right to access your data
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.