Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

ArtPromptor does NOT collect any personal information such as:

• Names, email addresses, or contact information
• Location data or GPS coordinates
• Device identifiers or advertising IDs
• Photos, camera, or media files
• Contacts or social media accounts

1.2 API Keys (Optional)

If you choose to use AI enhancement features, you may optionally provide:

• OpenAI API Key: Stored securely on your device using AES encryption
• This key is used solely to communicate with OpenAI's servers for prompt enhancement
• We never transmit, store, or access your API key on our servers
• You can delete your API key at any time from the app settings

1.3 Generated Prompts

All art prompts generated by the app:

• Are created locally on your device
• Are not stored permanently unless you manually save them
• Are not transmitted to our servers
• May be sent to OpenAI's servers only if you use AI enhancement with your own API key

2. How We Use Information

2.1 Local Processing

ArtPromptor processes all data locally on your device to:

• Generate random art prompts from our built-in database
• Build custom prompts using your selected options
• Apply face reference and aspect ratio settings
• Copy prompts to your device clipboard

2.2 AI Enhancement (Optional)

When you use AI enhancement features with your OpenAI API key:

• Your prompt text is sent to OpenAI's servers for processing
• OpenAI's privacy policy applies to this data transmission
• We do not store or log these API requests
• Enhanced prompts are returned directly to your device

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Local Storage

• All app data is stored locally on your device
• API keys are encrypted using AES-256 encryption
• App preferences are stored in secure Android SharedPreferences
• No data is synchronized to cloud services

3.2 Network Security

• All API communications use HTTPS encryption
• We only communicate with OpenAI's official API endpoints
• No data is transmitted to third-party analytics services

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 OpenAI Integration

When using AI enhancement features:

• Your prompts are processed by OpenAI's GPT models
• OpenAI's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply
• We recommend reviewing OpenAI's privacy practices at: https://openai.com/privacy/
• This integration is entirely optional and user-controlled

4.2 No Other Third Parties

ArtPromptor does NOT integrate with:

• Google Analytics or Firebase
• Facebook SDK or social media platforms
• Advertising networks or tracking services
• Crash reporting or analytics services
• Cloud storage or backup services

5. Permissions

5.1 Required Permissions

• INTERNET: Required for AI enhancement features (OpenAI API communication)
• ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: To check network connectivity before API calls

5.2 No Other Permissions

ArtPromptor does NOT request permissions for:

• Camera, microphone, or media access
• Location services or GPS
• Contacts, SMS, or phone access
• External storage (beyond standard app data)

6. Children's Privacy

ArtPromptor is suitable for all ages and does not:

• Collect personal information from children under 13
• Require account creation or registration
• Include social features or user-generated content
• Contain advertising or in-app purchases

7. Data Retention and Deletion

7.1 Local Data

• App preferences and settings remain until you uninstall the app
• Generated prompts are not permanently stored
• API keys can be deleted manually from app settings
• Uninstalling the app removes all local data

7.2 No Server-Side Data

Since we don't collect or store data on our servers, there is no server-side data to delete or retain.

8. International Data Transfers

ArtPromptor operates entirely on your local device. The only international data transfer occurs when:

• You voluntarily use AI enhancement with your OpenAI API key
• Your prompt text is sent to OpenAI's servers (which may be located internationally)
• This transfer is governed by OpenAI's privacy policy and terms

9. Your Rights and Choices

9.1 Control Over Your Data

• API Key Management: Add, view, or delete your OpenAI API key at any time
• Feature Control: Choose whether to use AI enhancement features
• Data Deletion: Uninstall the app to remove all local data
• No Account Required: Use all features without creating accounts

9.2 Transparency

• All data processing happens locally and transparently
• No hidden data collection or tracking
• Open communication about third-party integrations

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect:

• Changes in app functionality
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Best practices in privacy protection

Updated policies will be posted at this URL with a new "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of any changes.

11. Contact Information

12. Legal Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with:

• Google Play Store privacy requirements
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) guidelines
• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)