Last Updated: November 27, 2025
Welcome to CapZap. Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how CapZap ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you use our mobile application and services (the "Service").
Please read this policy carefully. By using CapZap, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Service.
A Quick Summary (TL;DR)
We believe in transparency. Here's a simplified overview:
- We Protect Your Data: Your personal data is treated with care. We use industry-standard security measures and do not sell your personal information to third parties.
- Camera Access: We only access your camera when you explicitly use camera features. We do not access your camera in the background or without your knowledge.
- You're in Control: You can view, update, or delete your data at any time through the app settings. You can also revoke camera permissions through your device settings.
- Minimal Data Collection: We only collect the data necessary to provide our services to you.
- Transparency: We are committed to being transparent about our data practices.
a) Information You Provide Directly:
- Account Data: Email address, username, and password when you create an account.
- Profile Data: Information you enter to personalize your experience, such as name, preferences, and settings.
- User Content: Content you create, upload, or share through our Service.
b) Information Collected Automatically:
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Service (e.g., features used, time spent, frequency of use).
- Device Information: Data about your device, including operating system (iOS/Android), device model, unique device identifiers, and IP address. This helps us ensure compatibility and troubleshoot issues.
c) Device Permissions:
To provide certain features of our Service, we may request access to your device's camera. Here's how we handle these permissions:
Camera Permission (android.permission.CAMERA)
- Why We Need It: The camera permission is required to enable core features of CapZap, such as capturing photos or videos within the app.
- How We Use It: We use camera access solely to allow you to take photos or record videos directly through the app. The camera is only activated when you explicitly choose to use camera-related features.
- Data Handling: Photos and videos captured using the camera are processed locally on your device and/or uploaded to our servers only when you choose to save or share them. We do not access your camera without your explicit action.
- Third-Party Sharing: We do not share camera data or photos with third parties except as described in Section 3 (How We Share Your Information) - specifically, only with trusted service providers who help us operate our Service, and they are contractually bound to handle your data confidentially.
- Your Control: You can revoke camera permission at any time through your device settings. Note that revoking this permission may limit or disable certain features of the app that require camera access.
- Storage: Camera permissions do not grant us access to your entire photo library. We only access photos that you explicitly choose to capture or select within the app.
We use your information for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|
| To Provide the Service: Delivering the core functionality of our application. | Performance of a Contract |
| To Personalize Your Experience: Tailoring your experience based on your preferences and history. | Legitimate Interest / Consent |
| To Communicate with You: Sending you essential service-related notices (e.g., security alerts, policy changes) and, if you opt-in, promotional messages. | Legitimate Interest / Consent |
| To Maintain Security: Protecting our Service and users from fraud, abuse, and security threats. | Legitimate Interest |
We do not sell your personal information. We only share your data in the following limited circumstances:
- With Trusted Service Providers: We work with third-party vendors who help us operate our Service (e.g., cloud storage providers, data analytics services, customer support platforms). These partners are contractually bound to handle your data confidentially and only on our instructions.
- For Legal Reasons: We may disclose information if we believe it is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect our rights, or ensure the safety of our users.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred to the new entity, subject to the same Privacy Policy.
4. Your Rights and Choices (You Are in Control)
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access and Update: You can review and change your account information directly in the app's settings.
- Data Portability: You can request an export of your data.
- Deletion: You can delete your account and all associated personal data permanently through the app settings or by contacting us. This action is irreversible.
- Marketing Communications: You can unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time using the link provided in those emails.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. When you delete your account, we will initiate the process of deleting your personal data from our active databases. Some anonymized data may be retained for analytical purposes.
6. Security of Your Information
We implement administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect your personal information. However, no electronic transmission or storage method is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy, regardless of where it is processed.
8. Children's Privacy
CapZap is not directed to individuals under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA/UK). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any change signifies your acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: