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Privacy Policy for wildcard dex
Last Updated: October 8, 2025
Introduction
This privacy policy describes how wildcard dex ("we", "our", or "the app") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Photos: Images you take or upload to identify species
- Profile Information: Optional name and profile photo you provide
- Location Data: Optional location information when you photograph species
Automatically Collected Information
- Device Information: Basic device information for app functionality
- Usage Data: Information about how you use the app (stored locally)
How We Use Your Information
- Species Identification: Photos are sent to AI services (OpenAI, Google Gemini) for species identification
- Local Storage: All your discoveries, photos, and progress are stored locally on your device
- Location Tracking: Optional location data is stored locally to map your discoveries
Data Storage and Security
- Local Storage: Your data is stored locally on your device and is not accessible to us
- No Account Required: You can use the app without creating an account
- Photo Processing: Photos sent for identification are processed by third-party AI services and are not permanently stored by us
Third-Party Services
The app uses the following third-party services:
- OpenAI (GPT-4): For AI-powered species identification
- Google Gemini: Alternative AI service for species identification
- Google AdMob: For displaying advertisements
- Google Maps/Mapbox: For displaying location-based features
These services have their own privacy policies:
Permissions
The app requires the following permissions:
- Camera: To take photos of species for identification
- Photo Library: To select existing photos for identification
- Location (Optional): To record where you found each species
Data Sharing
- We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties
- Photos are only sent to AI services for identification purposes
- Location data remains on your device
Children's Privacy
The app is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data (stored locally on your device)
- Delete your data (uninstall the app or clear app data)
- Opt-out of location tracking (disable in settings)
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 policy in the app and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Data Retention
- All data is stored locally on your device
- Data is retained until you delete the app or clear app data
- We do not store your data on our servers
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:
Consent
By using wildcard dex, you consent to this privacy policy.
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