Privacy Policy for PhotoGen

Effective Date: December 23, 2024

Introduction

Welcome to PhotoGen (https://photogen.asia), a professional AI photo generation platform powered by Gemini 3 Pro. At PhotoGen, your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our AI photo generation services.

Information Collection and Use

We collect the following types of data to provide you with high-quality AI photo generation services:

1. Account Information

   • What We Collect: Your name, email address, and authentication information (Google OAuth).
   • Purpose: To create and manage your account, provide customer support, and enable secure access to our services.

2. Photo and Image Data

   • What We Collect: Photos and images you upload for AI generation, including reference images and generated results.
   • Purpose: To process your AI photo generation requests and improve our AI models.
   • Retention: Uploaded images are processed in real-time and not permanently stored on our servers unless you choose to save them to your account.

3. Usage Details

   • What We Collect: Information about how you use PhotoGen, including generation history, features accessed, prompts used, and usage frequency.
   • Purpose: To analyze user engagement, improve our AI services, and provide personalized recommendations.

4. Device Information

   • What We Collect: Device type, operating system, browser type, IP address, and access times.
   • Purpose: To optimize our services for different devices, ensure compatibility, and maintain security.

5. Cookies and Tracking

   • What We Collect: Session cookies, authentication tokens, and user preferences.
   • Purpose: To maintain your login session, remember your preferences, and enhance user experience.

6. Payment and Billing Information

   • What We Collect: Payment method details, billing address, transaction history, and credit balance.
   • Purpose: To process payments through Stripe, manage your credit balance, and provide billing support.
   • Note: Credit card information is securely processed by Stripe and never stored on our servers.

AI-Generated Content

• Ownership: You retain all rights to the images you upload and the AI-generated photos created using our service.
• Usage Rights: PhotoGen may use anonymized, non-identifiable generated images for marketing purposes, service improvement, and showcasing our AI capabilities, unless you opt out.
• Content Moderation: We reserve the right to review and remove content that violates our terms of service or applicable laws.

Data Storage and Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously:

• Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols.
• Secure Storage: User data is stored on secure servers provided by Supabase with industry-standard security measures.
• Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can view or process your personal information.
• AI Processing: Image processing is performed through secure API connections with Google's Gemini AI service.
• Backup: Regular backups ensure data integrity and availability.

However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party partners who assist us in operating our platform (Supabase for database, Stripe for payments, Google for AI processing), subject to strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or lawful requests from public authorities.
• Protection: To protect our rights, property, safety, or that of our users or others.
• Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner.

Third-Party Services

PhotoGen integrates with the following third-party services:

• Google OAuth: For secure authentication
• Stripe: For payment processing
• Supabase: For database and authentication services
• Google Gemini AI: For AI photo generation
• Vercel: For hosting and deployment

Each service has its own privacy policy, and we encourage you to review them.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data.
• Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications or data usage for service improvement.
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

Data Retention

• Account Data: Retained as long as your account is active.
• Generated Images: Stored according to your preferences; you can delete them at any time.
• Transaction Records: Retained for 7 years for legal and accounting purposes.
• Deleted Accounts: Data is permanently deleted within 30 days of account deletion request.

Children's Privacy

PhotoGen is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the new policy on this page
• Updating the "Effective Date" at the top
• Sending an email notification for significant changes

You are advised to review this privacy policy periodically. Continued use of PhotoGen after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Service Name: PhotoGen
Website: https://photogen.asia
Email: [email protected]
Support: Available through our website contact form

Consent

By using PhotoGen, you consent to this privacy policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our services.

Thank you for trusting PhotoGen with your AI photo generation needs!