Privacy Policy
# Privacy Policy
**App Name:** PassPix: Passport Photo
**Developer:** Bharat Apps Infotech
**Contact Email:** bharatappsinfotech@gmail.com
**Effective Date:** June 27, 2026
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## 1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy applies to the PassPix: Passport Photo mobile application (the "App"), developed by Bharat Apps Infotech ("we", "our", or "us").
PassPix: Passport Photo is a utility application that helps users capture, validate, and export compliance-ready passport, visa, and identity document photos. This document explains what data the App accesses, how it is used, and the choices available to you.
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## 2. Information We Collect
### 2.1 Personal Data
We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. The App does not require account registration, and no names, email addresses, phone numbers, or similar identifiers are gathered by us.
### 2.2 Device Identifiers
The App integrates Google AdMob to display advertisements. Google AdMob may independently collect device identifiers, such as the Google Advertising ID, for the purpose of serving and measuring ads. This data is collected and processed by Google, not by us. See Section 6 for details.
### 2.3 Usage Data
We do not collect analytics, usage statistics, crash reports, or telemetry data.
### 2.4 Location Data
The App does not access, collect, or use your geographic location in any form.
### 2.5 Camera and Media
The App requires access to your device camera and photo library to function. This access is used solely to:
- Capture new photos using the device camera.
- Import existing photos from your device gallery for processing.
All photo processing — including cropping, resizing, face detection, and compliance checking — is performed entirely on your device. No image data is uploaded to any remote server by us.
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## 3. How Data Is Used
The data accessed by the App is used strictly for the following purposes:
| Data Accessed | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Camera / Media | Capture and import photos for formatting, validation, and export |
| Device Advertising ID | Served by Google AdMob to display advertisements |
| Local Storage (Shared Preferences) | Save app settings and preferences on-device |
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## 4. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share any user data with third parties.
Device advertising identifiers may be accessed directly by Google AdMob as part of its ad-serving function. This is governed by Google's own privacy terms, not ours. No other data is shared with any external party.
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## 5. Third-Party Services
The App integrates the following third-party SDKs:
### Google Mobile Ads (AdMob)
Used to display banner, interstitial, and rewarded advertisements within the App. Google AdMob may collect device identifiers and ad interaction data in accordance with Google's policies.
Reference: https://policies.google.com/privacy
### Google ML Kit — Face Detection
Used to perform on-device face analysis to verify photo compliance (e.g., face presence, eye visibility, head positioning, and tilt). All face detection processing occurs locally on your device. No images or face analysis results are transmitted to Google servers or any other remote location by this integration.
Reference: https://developers.google.com/ml-kit/terms
No other third-party SDKs, analytics services, crash reporting tools, or remote APIs are integrated into the App.
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## 6. Android Permissions
The App requests the following permissions:
| Permission | Reason |
|---|---|
| `CAMERA` | Capture new photos using the device camera |
| `READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` (API 32 and below) | Import photos from the device gallery on older Android versions |
| `READ_MEDIA_IMAGES` (API 33 and above) | Import photos from the device gallery on Android 13 and above |
| `WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` (API 29 and below) | Save processed photos to device storage on older Android versions |
| `INTERNET` | Load advertisements from Google AdMob |
| `ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` | Check network availability before attempting to load ads |
No permissions beyond those listed above are requested by the App.
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## 7. Data Security
All photo processing, face detection, and file operations occur on-device. Because no user images or personal data are transmitted to any server by us, the risk of remote data exposure is minimized.
Locally stored files, app settings, and generated photos remain on your device. We recommend protecting your device with a screen lock or biometric security to safeguard data stored locally.
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## 8. Data Retention
We do not retain any data on external servers.
All data generated or stored by the App — including app preferences (via Shared Preferences), processed photos, and vault history — exists exclusively on your device. This data is retained until you:
- Manually delete the files or vault entries within the App.
- Clear the App's data via your device's app settings.
- Uninstall the App.
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## 9. Children's Privacy
The App is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has used the App in a way that may have exposed their data, please contact us using the details in Section 12.
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## 10. User Rights
Because we do not collect or store personal data on any remote server, there is no personal data held by us that you need to request access to or deletion of.
To remove all App-generated data from your device, you may:
- Delete individual saved photos and vault entries from within the App.
- Clear the App's stored data via **Settings > Apps > PassPix: Passport Photo > Clear Data**.
- Uninstall the App to remove all associated local data.
For any other privacy-related requests, contact us using the information in Section 12.
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## 11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be reflected by updating the effective date at the top of this document. We encourage you to review this policy when you update the App or have privacy-related questions.
Continued use of the App after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
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## 12. Contact Information
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
**Developer:** Bharat Apps Infotech
**Email:** bharatappsinfotech@gmail.com