Privacy Policy for SKETCHPOP
Last Updated: January 2025
Introduction
SKETCHPOP (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our iOS mobile application (the “App”).
Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the App.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
Images and Drawings
• Photos you capture using the in-app camera
• Images you select from your photo library
• These images are processed to create animated videos
Device Information
• Device identifier (for tracking usage and preventing abuse)
• iOS version and device model
• App version information
Automatically Collected Information
Usage Data
• Generation history and timestamps
• Feature usage patterns
• Error logs and crash reports
Technical Data
• IP address (processed by our backend services)
• Request timestamps
• API response data
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Provide Core Services
Process your images through AI models to generate custom animation prompts
Create animated videos from your drawings using AI video generation
Store your generation history locally on your device
Improve Our Services
Analyze usage patterns to improve app features
Debug and fix technical issues
Optimize AI model performance
Prevent Abuse
Track usage per device to prevent system abuse
Monitor for fraudulent activity
Enforce fair usage policies
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate our App:
OpenAI
Purpose: Image analysis and prompt generation
Data Shared: Your uploaded images
Privacy Policy: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
Processing: Images are sent to OpenAI’s Vision API to generate contextual animation prompts
Retention: Images are not permanently stored by us or OpenAI for this purpose
fal.ai
Purpose: Video generation from images
Data Shared: Your images and generated prompts
Privacy Policy: https://fal.ai/privacy
Processing: Creates animated videos from your static images
Retention: Temporary processing only; videos are delivered to you and not retained by fal.ai
Supabase
Purpose: Backend database and real-time services
Data Shared: Device ID, generation metadata, video URLs
Privacy Policy: https://supabase.com/privacy
Processing: Manages generation requests and stores completion status
Retention: Generation records stored indefinitely unless you request deletion
Data Storage and Retention
Local Storage (On Your Device)
• Generated video files
• Thumbnail images
• Generation history metadata
Control: You can delete this data by deleting the app
Cloud Storage
• Generation metadata (device ID, timestamps, status)
• Video URLs (hosted temporarily by fal.ai)
Retention: Generation records stored indefinitely in our database
Note: Actual images are not stored in our cloud database
Image Processing
• Your images are transmitted to our servers solely for processing
• Images are temporarily processed by OpenAI and fal.ai
• Images are not permanently stored on our servers or by third-party AI providers
Permissions We Request
Camera Access
Purpose: Capture photos of your drawings
Usage: Photos are processed locally before being sent for animation
Control: You can revoke this permission in iOS Settings
Photo Library Access
Purpose: Select existing images to animate
Usage: Selected images are processed for animation generation
Control: You can revoke this permission in iOS Settings
Photo Library (Add Only)
Purpose: Save generated videos to your photo library
Usage: Only activated when you choose to save a video
Control: You can revoke this permission in iOS Settings
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information:
• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure API authentication tokens
• Regular security updates and patches
• Limited data retention policies
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
• Access – Request copies of your data
• Deletion – Request deletion of your generation history
• Correction – Request correction of inaccurate data
• Portability – Receive your data in a structured format
• Objection – Object to certain data processing activities
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address below.
Children’s Privacy
Our App is not intended for children under the age of 13. 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 so we can delete such information.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.
By using our App, you consent to the transfer of your information to our facilities and to the third parties with whom we share it as described in this privacy policy.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
• Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy
• Providing an in-app notification for material changes
Your continued use of the App after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
In-App Purchases and Payments
• All payments are processed through Apple’s App Store
• We do not collect or store your payment information
• Apple’s privacy policy applies to all payment transactions
• Purchase records are maintained by Apple, not by us
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: delbert@tynktank.com