Last updated: 6/23/2025
1. Information We Collect
We do not collect or store any personal information or data from our users. Anime AI Hero is designed with privacy as a core principle:
- Photos and Images: Your images are sent to OpenAI servers for AI processing - OpenAI's data handling is governed by their privacy policy
- No Image Storage by Us: We do not save, store, or retain any of your original photos or generated artwork on our servers
- No Account Required: The app works without creating an account or providing personal information
- Payment Information: Subscription payments are processed entirely through Apple App Store or Google Play Store - we never see your payment details
- No Analytics or Tracking: We do not track your usage, collect analytics, or monitor your activity
2. How We Use Your Information
We do not store or use any of your personal data. Here's how our app operates:
- Your photos are sent to OpenAI's servers solely for AI processing and image generation
- OpenAI processes your images according to their own privacy policy and data handling practices
- Generated artwork is returned to your device and saved to your photo library
- We do not retain copies of your original photos or generated images on our servers
- No data is stored on our servers or used for any other purpose by us
- App improvements are based on general usage patterns, not individual user data
3. Data Storage and Security
Your privacy is protected through secure processing and no data retention:
- Images are sent securely to OpenAI servers using encrypted connections (HTTPS)
- Processing happens on OpenAI's secure infrastructure with enterprise-grade security
- OpenAI's data handling and retention practices are governed by their own privacy policy
- We do not store any images on our own servers or databases
- Generated artwork is only saved to your device's local photo library
- You maintain complete control over your original photos and generated images on your device
- We recommend reviewing OpenAI's privacy policy to understand their data practices
4. Data Retention
We operate on a zero-retention policy for all user images:
- Your photos are processed by OpenAI according to their data retention policies
- We do not store any copies of your original photos or generated images on our servers
- Generated artwork is saved only to your device's photo library
- You have complete control over your images on your device and can delete them anytime
- No account information is stored because no account is required
- If you uninstall the app, no trace of your data remains with us or on our servers
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Export your generated artwork
- Opt-out of marketing communications
6. Third-Party Services
Our app integrates with minimal third-party services to protect your privacy:
- OpenAI: For AI-powered image generation - your images are processed according to OpenAI's privacy policy and data handling practices
- Apple App Store / Google Play: Only for payment processing - they handle subscriptions independently
- No Cloud Storage: We do not use any cloud storage services to store your images
- No Analytics Services: No third-party analytics, tracking, or advertising services are integrated
7. Face Data Collection and Usage
Explicit Statement: We do not retain, store, or collect face data on our servers.
Purpose of Face Data Processing
Face data from your uploaded photos is processed solely for the purpose of:
- Analyzing facial features to create accurate anime-style transformations
- Preserving facial characteristics and expressions in the generated artwork
- Ensuring the AI-generated anime artwork maintains recognizable features from the original photo
Face Data Storage Duration
By Us: We do not store face data. Face data is not retained on our servers at any point.
By OpenAI: Face data is processed by OpenAI's servers for image generation. OpenAI's data retention practices are governed by their privacy policy. We recommend reviewing OpenAI's privacy policy for specific information about their data handling practices.
Third-Party Face Data Sharing
Face data is shared with the following third party:
- OpenAI: Face data is transmitted to OpenAI's servers for AI processing and anime artwork generation
Reason for Sharing: Face data is shared with OpenAI because their AI models are required to analyze facial features and generate accurate anime-style transformations that preserve the user's recognizable characteristics.
OpenAI's Face Data Practices
OpenAI processes face data according to their own privacy policy and data handling practices. Based on available information:
- Face data storage duration and practices are governed by OpenAI's privacy policy
- We do not have direct control over OpenAI's data retention policies
- OpenAI's current practices and policies may change over time
- Users should review OpenAI's privacy policy directly for the most current information about their face data handling practices
Important: We strongly recommend that users review OpenAI's privacy policy at https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy to understand their specific practices regarding face data storage, usage, and retention.
User Control Over Face Data
- Users can choose not to upload photos containing faces
- Users can delete generated artwork from their device at any time
- Users can contact OpenAI directly regarding their face data processing practices
- Users can stop using the app at any time to prevent further face data processing
8. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
9. International Users
If you are accessing our service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@animeaihero.com
Address: Anime AI Hero Privacy Team