KiwiCam Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 15, 2025

1. Introduction

KiwiCam respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you use the KiwiCam mobile application.

2. Information We Process

2.1 Photos You Provide

  • When you capture a photo in KiwiCam or import one from your library, the image stays on your device.
  • If you choose to apply an AI style, the app compresses the image and transmits it—together with the style prompt—to our AI processor (AIProxy/Replicate) so the transformation can run on Replicate’s infrastructure using Google’s Nano Banana model.
  • Once processing finishes, the transformed image returns to your device. The app optionally saves that result to your photo library with a KiwiCam watermark.
  • KiwiCam does not keep a server-side copy of your photos.

2.2 Local Preferences and Usage Counters

  • The toggle showing whether you allowed cloud processing and the number of free/paid transformations you have used are stored on your device using Apple’s UserDefaults and Keychain.
  • This data never leaves your device except through Apple’s standard encrypted backup mechanisms.

2.3 Purchases and Subscriptions

KiwiCam relies on RevenueCat to manage in-app purchases. StoreKit receipts and related subscription information are handled directly by RevenueCat and Apple; KiwiCam does not receive your billing details.

2.4 What We Do NOT Collect

  • We do not log device identifiers, operating system information, analytics, feature usage, or behavioral tracking data.
  • We do not collect location data.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To forward your selected photo and style prompt to AIProxy/Replicate for transformation.
  • To deliver the transformed photo back to you and optionally save it to your library.
  • To remember whether you approved cloud processing and to enforce transformation limits tied to your subscription tier.
  • To facilitate purchase validation through RevenueCat.

4. Data Storage and Retention

  • Photos: KiwiCam keeps every photo on your device. When you request an AI transformation, the image exists on Replicate’s systems only long enough to complete processing. For details, refer to Replicate’s retention policy (https://replicate.com/privacy).
  • Local Data: Preferences and usage counters persist on your device until you uninstall the app, reset settings, or clear them.
  • We do not maintain KiwiCam-operated servers that store personal data.

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 AIProxy/Replicate

We use AIProxy/Replicate (https://replicate.com/) to run Google’s Nano Banana model. They act as our processor for AI rendering and receive only the data needed to perform your requested transformation.

5.2 Google Nano Banana Model

The model is hosted in Google Cloud as part of the Replicate workflow. Google handles the compute infrastructure for the transformation; any temporary storage follows Google and Replicate policies.

5.3 RevenueCat

RevenueCat (https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy) manages in-app purchases and subscriptions. They process transactional data required by Apple’s App Store but do not share personal billing details with us.

6. Data Security

We rely on HTTPS for all network communication and use Apple’s UserDefaults/Keychain to store local settings securely. Remember that no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to request access to or deletion of data stored on your device, opt out of cloud processing by disabling the in-app toggle, or make other privacy inquiries. Contact us and we will help you exercise applicable rights.

8. Children’s Privacy

KiwiCam is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from them.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will post revisions in the app and update the “Last updated” date.

10. Contact Us

Email: maxfroehlich@gmx.net

Support: https://kiwicam.site/support