1. Summary
This Privacy Policy explains what data KiksArt collects, how we use it, and the choices you have. We keep the footprint minimal: only the data needed for core features, user authentication, image generation, credits management, community features, and analytics.
2. Data We Collect
Account Information
Google UID, email, display name, avatar (from Google Sign-In) for authentication, credits management, and community features.
Generated Images
AI-generated images and their metadata (prompts, generation parameters) stored locally and in cloud for history and sharing features.
Community Content
Images shared to community gallery, titles, descriptions, likes, and reports for moderation and community features.
Credits & Transactions
Credit balance, usage history, and payment transaction records via Google Play Billing for premium features.
Usage Analytics
Anonymized usage events (feature usage, generation counts) via Firebase Analytics to improve the app.
Crashes & Diagnostics
Crash stack traces, device model, OS version via Firebase Crashlytics for stability improvements.
User Prompts
Text prompts and input images used for AI generation, stored for history and improving generation quality.
Device Information
Non-personal device info (locale, version, capabilities) to optimize app performance and features.
No contact list, precise location, or unnecessary background tracking is collected.
3. How We Use Data
- Generate AI images from text and image prompts using Google Gemini API.
- Manage user accounts, authentication, and session persistence.
- Track and manage credit balance for image generation services.
- Store and sync image generation history across devices.
- Enable community gallery features (sharing, liking, reporting).
- Process payments and manage premium subscriptions.
- Improve app stability and user experience through analytics.
- Moderate community content and handle abuse reports.
4. Data Storage
- Local (Device): Generated images cache, temporary files, app preferences.
- Cloud (Firebase): User profiles, image generation history, community content, credits data, and shared images.
- Third-party (Gemini API): Prompts are processed for image generation but not permanently stored by us.
5. Third-Party Services
- Firebase (Auth, Firestore, Storage, Crashlytics, Analytics)
- Google Play Billing (payments and subscriptions)
- Google Gemini API (AI image generation)
- Google Sign-In (authentication)
These providers process data under their own privacy policies and security measures.
6. Data Retention
- Account data: Until account deletion is requested.
- Generated images: Until manually deleted by user or account deletion.
- Community content: Until removed by user or moderation action.
- Credits history: Retained for billing and audit purposes (typically 7 years).
- Analytics & crash data: Per Firebase default retention windows (typically 14 months).
7. Your Rights & Choices
- Delete your generated images and history within the app.
- Remove shared community content at any time.
- Request complete account and data deletion via email.
- Export your data (images and metadata) on request.
- Manage subscription and billing through Google Play.
- Control analytics data collection through device settings.
8. Security Measures
All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption. User authentication is handled by Google's secure OAuth system. Generated images are stored with access controls. We follow industry best practices for data protection and regularly review our security measures.
9. Children's Privacy
KiksArt is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.
10. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed and stored in servers located in various countries where our service providers operate, including the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date and may provide additional notice through the app or email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
12. Contact Us
For questions about this privacy policy or your data:
Email: kikik.dev@gmail.com
Subject: KiksArt Privacy Inquiry