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Privacy Policy

Effective date: October 1, 2025

1. Introduction

durianbit ("we," "us," or "our") operates the Photowhim mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use Photowhim.

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the App.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

2.2 Voice Input

Important: We do NOT store your voice recordings. When you use voice commands, your audio is processed in real-time and converted to text. The audio data is immediately discarded after transcription and is never stored on our servers.

2.3 Face Data

What Face Data We Collect: When you use features that involve face editing, face swapping, or facial transformations, we collect and process facial geometry data from images you upload. This includes facial landmarks, contours, and facial features necessary to perform AI-powered edits.

How We Use Face Data: Face data is used exclusively to:

Face Data Sharing and Storage: Face data extracted from your images is:

Face Data Retention: Face data is retained as part of your uploaded and generated images and follows the same retention policy:

Face Data and AI Training: Consistent with our general policy on AI training, we do NOT use face data to train our AI models unless you explicitly opt in. Face data is used solely to provide the Services to you.

2.4 Automatically Collected Information

2.5 Payment Information

Payment processing is handled by the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. We do not collect or store your credit card or payment information. Please refer to Apple's or Google's privacy policies for information about how they handle payment data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

4. AI Training and Your Images

We do NOT use your images to train our AI models unless you explicitly opt in. Your uploaded and generated images are used solely to provide the Services to you. If we offer an opt-in program for AI training in the future, we will clearly explain the program and obtain your explicit consent before using your images.

5. Data Storage and Retention

5.1 Image Storage

Your uploaded and generated images are stored on secure servers in Singapore. These images remain accessible to you within the App until you delete them or cancel your subscription.

5.2 Data Retention After Cancellation

When you cancel your subscription or delete your account, all your images will be permanently deleted from our servers within 90 days. After this period, your images cannot be recovered.

5.3 Other Data

Account information, usage data, and log data may be retained for legitimate business purposes, such as complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing our agreements.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

6.1 Service Providers

We work with third-party service providers who help us operate the App and provide the Services. These providers include but are not limited to:

All service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

6.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas, or government agencies).

6.3 Business Transfers

If durianbit is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Privacy Rights

8.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to access your personal information and request a copy of your data in a portable format.

8.2 Correction

You may update or correct your account information at any time through the App settings.

8.3 Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and all associated data by contacting us at hello@durianbit.com. We will delete your data within 90 days of your request.

8.4 Opt-Out

You may opt out of certain data collection:

9. Children's Privacy

Photowhim is not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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 at hello@durianbit.com, and we will delete such information from our systems.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your information to our servers and those of our service providers.

11. Third-Party Links

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information to them.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the App and updating the "Effective date" at the top of this page. Your continued use of the App after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: hello@durianbit.com
Developer: durianbit

14. Data Protection Rights (For EU/EEA Residents)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@durianbit.com.