Privacy Policy - Argentum Camera App

Last Updated: December 23, 2024

Introduction

55th Street Ventures ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and use in our Argentum camera application ("Argentum" or "the App").

Summary of Key Points

  • We do not maintain any servers or cloud storage for your photos
  • Photos are stored only on your device and your personal iCloud account
  • We collect anonymous analytics about app usage
  • We do not sell or share any user data with third parties
  • The app requires camera and photo gallery access and optionally requests location and microphone access

Information We Collect

1. Photo and Media

  • Photos and videos you create using the app are stored locally on your device and/or your personal iCloud storage
  • We do not have access to your photos or videos
  • We do not maintain any temporary or permanent storage of your media

2. Device Permissions

Required:

  • Camera access (required for capturing photos)
  • Photo Gallery access (required for saving photos)

Optional:

  • Location Services (for adding GPS metadata to photos)
  • Microphone access (for recording Live Photos with sound)

3. Photo Metadata

  • GPS location data, if enabled, is stored only within your photo metadata
  • We do not collect, store, or process location data separately
  • Location data is not used for any other purposes

4. Analytics Data

We use analytics services to help improve the app:

Mixpanel Analytics:

  • Collects anonymous usage data about app interactions (button presses, screen views)
  • No personally identifiable information is collected
  • Data is retained indefinitely for analytical purposes
  • Data is not shared with third parties

Firebase Crashlytics:

  • Collects anonymous crash reports to help improve app stability
  • Includes basic device information and crash logs
  • No personally identifiable information is collected

How We Use Information

We use the collected information solely for:

  1. Improving app functionality and user experience
  2. Identifying and fixing technical issues
  3. Understanding how users interact with the app
  4. Maintaining app performance and stability

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share anonymous analytics data with:

  1. Mixpanel - for processing usage analytics
  2. Firebase Crashlytics - for crash reporting
  3. Apple - for standard App Store operations and analytics

International Users

If you're accessing the App from outside Canada:

  • Analytics data may be transferred to servers in different countries
  • By using the App, you consent to this international data transfer
  • We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any data transfers

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect, including:

  • Secure HTTPS connections for all data transfers
  • Industry-standard encryption for analytics data
  • Regular security assessments and updates

Your Rights

Under various data protection laws, you have the right to:

  1. Access your personal information
  2. Correct inaccurate data
  3. Request deletion of your data
  4. Object to or restrict data processing
  5. Data portability
  6. Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

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 in the App
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Policy
  • Providing other appropriate notice as circumstances dictate

Contact Us

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

support@argentum.camera

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Canada.