Privacy Policy
Photo Prompt AI (“the app”, “we”, “us”) is operated by HoverMinds. This policy explains what information we collect, why, who we share it with, and the choices you have. By using the app you agree to this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the app.
1. Information we collect
| What | When and why |
|---|---|
| Google account details (name, email address, profile picture, Google account ID) | Only if you choose to sign in with Google. Used to create your account and to keep your purchases and unlocks when you change phones. |
| Anonymous app identifier | If you use the app without signing in, the app creates a random identifier so we can remember your unlocks. It is not your phone number, IMEI or advertising ID. |
| Coins and rewards (your coin balance and a history of coins added or spent: coin packs, rewarded ads, daily bonus, sign-in bonus, invites, unlocking prompts) | To run the coin wallet, stop the same reward being paid twice, and restore your coins and unlocked prompts if you reinstall or sign in on another phone. |
| Invite codes (your code, a friend’s code you enter, and whether the invite reward was paid; Google Play’s install referrer, read once when the app first starts) | To give both people their invite reward and to prevent misuse of invites. |
| Usage activity (searches you type, filters you tap, prompts you view or copy, which unlock options you tap, walkthrough progress, theme choices) | To show relevant prompts, understand which content is useful, decide which new prompts to add, and improve the app. Events are linked to your anonymous app account, not to your name. |
| Analytics and crash reports (through Google Firebase: events such as screens viewed and buttons tapped, a random Firebase installation ID, device model, Android version, app version, language, country, and technical details of crashes) | To understand which parts of the app work, find and fix crashes, and measure whether our advertising brings people who use the app. In regions where consent is required (for example the EEA and the UK) this starts only after you agree in the consent screen, and you can change your choice later under Settings → Ad privacy options. We do not read your advertising ID for analytics. |
| Country (a two-letter code taken from your phone’s SIM card or language region, never your precise location) | To understand where our users are, so we can add example photos and content that suit them. We do not use GPS and do not ask for location permission. |
| Language and app version (your phone’s language setting, the language you choose in the app, and the app version) | To show the app in your language and to see which languages we should add. If your phone’s language is not supported yet, we record that language code so we can add it. |
| Purchase and subscription records (product, status, dates, Google Play purchase token) | To unlock what you bought and detect refunds or cancellations. Payments are handled by Google Play. We never receive your card, UPI or bank details. |
| Ad interaction | When you watch a rewarded ad to unlock a prompt, we record that the reward was earned. The ad itself is served by Google AdMob (see section 4). |
| Push notification token (a device token from Firebase Cloud Messaging, with your app language and country code) | Only if you turn notifications on. Used to send you a few notifications a week about new prompts and free coins. You can turn them off in Settings at any time; the token is then deleted from our server. |
| Technical data (IP address, app version, request logs) | For security, abuse prevention (for example rate limiting) and troubleshooting. |
We do not collect your photos, contacts, precise location, microphone or camera data. The app does not upload the pictures you create in other AI tools.
2. How we use information
- To provide the app: show the prompt library, unlock prompts, and restore your purchases.
- To process purchases, subscriptions and rewarded-ad unlocks and to prevent fraud and abuse.
- To improve content and features using aggregated usage statistics.
- To send service messages and, where you allow it, notifications about new content.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
We do not sell your personal information.
3. Prompts and third-party AI tools
The app supplies text prompts that you can copy into third-party AI image tools of your choice. Those tools are run by other companies under their own terms and privacy policies, and anything you upload to them is governed by those terms, not this policy. Please only use photos you have the right to use, and do not create content that is unlawful, misleading or infringes another person’s rights. Photo Prompt AI is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google, OpenAI, Midjourney or any other AI provider.
4. Who we share information with
We share information only with service providers that help us run the app, and only as needed:
- Google – Google Sign-In and Firebase Authentication (optional sign-in), Google Play (purchases and subscriptions), Firebase Analytics and Crashlytics (usage and crash reports), Firebase Cloud Messaging (notifications you opt in to) and Google AdMob (rewarded ads). AdMob may collect and use device identifiers such as the advertising ID, IP address and device information to serve and measure ads, under Google’s Privacy Policy. You can reset or opt out of personalised ads in your Android settings (Settings → Google → Ads).
- Hosting provider – our servers are hosted with Hostinger, which stores the data described above on our behalf.
- Legal and safety – authorities or other parties when the law requires it, or to protect the rights and safety of users and the public.
If we are ever involved in a merger or sale of the business, information may be transferred to the new owner, who must honour this policy.
5. Data retention
We keep account and purchase records for as long as your account exists and as needed to provide the service, resolve disputes and meet legal or accounting requirements. Anonymous usage data may be kept in aggregate form. When you delete your account, we delete your personal data within 30 days, except records we must keep by law.
6. Your rights and choices
- Access and correction – ask us for a copy of your data or to correct it.
- Deletion – delete your account from inside the app, or use our account deletion page without needing the app.
- Withdraw consent – you can sign out, turn off notifications, change your analytics and ads choice (Settings → Ad privacy options, where shown), or stop using the app at any time.
- Ads – you can choose not to watch rewarded ads. Prompts can also be unlocked by a purchase or subscription.
Residents of India have rights under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, including to access, correction, erasure and grievance redressal. Residents of other regions may have similar rights under local law. To use any right, contact us at . We will respond within a reasonable time and no later than the law requires.
7. Security
We use encrypted connections (HTTPS), access controls, hashed admin passwords and rate limiting to protect data. No system is perfectly secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security. If we become aware of a breach that affects you, we will notify you as required by law.
8. Children
The app is not directed to children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect their personal information. If you believe a child has given us personal data, contact us and we will delete it.
9. International transfers
Our service providers (such as Google and our hosting provider) may process data in countries other than your own. By using the app you understand that your information may be transferred and processed there, with the protections described in this policy.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will change the effective date at the top and, for significant changes, notify you in the app. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated policy.
11. Contact us
HoverMinds
Email:
Grievance contact: the same email address. Please put “Photo Prompt AI privacy” in the subject line.