This Privacy Policy explains how Haze AI (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, processes, stores, and shares information when you access or use our mobile applications, websites, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand what information we collect, why we collect it, how it is used, and what choices and rights you have in relation to your information.
By downloading, accessing, or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the practices described herein.
We process personal information in accordance with the following core principles:
This Privacy Policy applies to all Services operated by Haze AI, including mobile applications, websites, and any related features, tools, or content that reference this Privacy Policy.
Certain Services or features may be governed by additional privacy notices. Where such notices apply, they will supplement or, where specified, replace this Privacy Policy for those particular Services.
We collect information in several ways: information you provide directly, information collected automatically when you use the Services, and information received from third parties.
Depending on how you interact with the Services, you may provide us with the following categories of information:
You may choose not to provide certain information; however, doing so may limit your ability to use specific features of the Services.
When you access or use the Services, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
a. Usage Information
b. Device and Technical Information
This information helps us operate the Services, troubleshoot issues, and improve functionality and performance.
Certain features of the Services require access to your device’s camera, photo library, or media storage. We will request permission before accessing these resources.
Access to camera or photos is used solely to enable user-initiated features such as image upload, preview, and AI processing. You may revoke these permissions at any time through your device settings.
We may receive information about you from third parties in the following circumstances:
Information received from third parties is handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
The Services use artificial intelligence algorithms to analyze facial features (such as facial landmarks including eyes, nose, and mouth) solely for the purpose of providing user-requested image or video effects.
We do not use face data to identify individuals, verify identity, or perform biometric identification.
The standard processing flow is as follows:
We use cookies, software development kits (SDKs), and similar technologies to support the operation and improvement of the Services. These technologies may be used to: Authenticate users and maintain session integrity; Remember preferences and settings; Measure usage trends and performance; Detect crashes and technical issues; Improve user experience and feature design.
We may use third-party analytics providers (such as Firebase Analytics or similar services) to collect aggregated and anonymized information about how users interact with the Services. This information is used solely for statistical and operational purposes and cannot reasonably be used to identify individual users.
Where permitted by applicable law, we may work with advertising partners to display ads and measure their effectiveness. Advertising technologies may use device identifiers or similar signals in compliance with platform requirements and user consent settings. You can manage ad-related preferences through your device or platform settings.
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
6.1 To Provide and Operate the Services
6.2 To Communicate with You
6.3 To Improve and Develop the Services
6.4 To Ensure Safety and Integrity
6.5 To Comply with Legal Obligations
Where required by applicable data protection laws (such as GDPR), we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:
We share information only in limited circumstances and in accordance with this Privacy Policy. We do not sell your personal information.
8.1 With Other Users
Certain features of the Services may allow you to share content publicly or with other users. Any information you choose to make public or share voluntarily may be viewed, collected, and used by others. You are responsible for the content you choose to share. Once information is shared publicly, we cannot control how others use it.
8.2 With Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers to help us operate, maintain, and improve the Services. These providers may perform services such as: Cloud hosting and data storage; Image and media processing; Analytics and performance monitoring; Customer support and communication; Payment processing; Security and fraud prevention. These service providers are authorized to access personal information only as necessary to perform their functions and are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it solely on our behalf.
8.3 With Advertising and Marketing Partners
Where permitted by law and subject to your consent where required, we may share limited information (such as device identifiers or aggregated usage data) with advertising and marketing partners to: Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns; Deliver relevant advertisements; Perform attribution and analytics. We do not share information that directly identifies you (such as your name or email address) with advertisers without your consent.
8.4 With Affiliates
We may share information with our affiliated entities for purposes consistent with this Privacy Policy, such as operating and improving the Services, ensuring security, and complying with legal obligations. All affiliates are required to handle personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
8.5 For Legal and Safety Reasons
We may disclose your information if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is reasonably necessary to: Comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests; Enforce our Terms of Service or other agreements; Protect the rights, property, or safety of Haze AI, our users, or others; Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues.
8.6 In Connection with Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, bankruptcy, or similar transaction, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. If such a transfer occurs, we will ensure that your information remains subject to appropriate confidentiality and security protections.
8.7 With Your Consent or at Your Direction
We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly consent to such sharing or request us to do so.
Your information may be transferred to, stored, or processed in countries other than the country in which you reside, including jurisdictions that may have different data protection laws. Where required by law, we implement appropriate safeguards for cross-border data transfers, such as: Standard contractual clauses; Other lawful transfer mechanisms approved by relevant authorities. By using the Services, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred internationally as described in this Privacy Policy.
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and purpose of processing:
Due to technical constraints, deletion may not occur immediately in all systems, but we take reasonable steps to ensure timely removal.
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. These measures may include: Encryption in transit and at rest; Access controls and authentication mechanisms; Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities and attacks; Internal policies governing data access and handling. Despite these efforts, no security system is impenetrable. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information. If we become aware of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you as required by applicable law.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including: The right to access your personal data; The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data; The right to request deletion of your data; The right to restrict or object to certain processing activities; The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent; The right to data portability in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format. These rights may be subject to limitations or exceptions under applicable law. To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details provided in the “Contact Us” section below.
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or similar laws, including the right to request disclosure of information collected about you and the right to request deletion of your personal information. We do not sell personal information as defined under applicable California law.
The Services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without such consent, we will take steps to delete the information promptly. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected].
The Services may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content that are not operated or controlled by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party services, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or business operations. When we make material changes, we will provide notice through the Services or by other appropriate means. The updated Privacy Policy will be effective as of the date indicated at the top of the Policy. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: Email: [email protected]