Privacy Policy for FutureUs – Couple AI Photos

Effective Date: December 30, 2025 Last Updated: December 30, 2025 Version: 3.0 (Apple App Store Guideline 2.1 Compliance Update)

Introduction

Welcome to FutureUs – Couple AI Photos ("we", "our", "us", or "the App"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use our AI-powered couple photo generation application.

By using FutureUs, you agree to this privacy policy.

⚠️ Important Notice - Entertainment Tool Only

FutureUs is designed exclusively for entertainment and creative visualization purposes.

❌ This app is NOT a medical device
❌ This app does NOT diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition
❌ This app does NOT replace professional advice
❌ We make NO guarantees about AI-generated image accuracy

This app is intended solely for entertainment and creative visualization of hypothetical future scenarios.

🔴 FACE DATA DISCLOSURE (Apple App Store Guideline 2.1 Compliance)

IMPORTANT: This section provides complete disclosure of how FutureUs collects, uses, shares, stores, and retains face data in compliance with Apple App Store Guidelines.

QUESTION 1: What Face Data Does the App Collect?

ANSWER: FutureUs collects the following face data:

Photographs containing faces: Photos you voluntarily select from your device's Photo Library or capture using your device's camera that contain facial imagery.
Facial imagery within photos: The visual representation of faces (facial features, expressions, appearance) contained within the photos you provide.

IMPORTANT CLARIFICATIONS:

We do NOT extract biometric identifiers from your photos
We do NOT create facial recognition templates
We do NOT map face geometry or facial landmarks
We do NOT store facial feature data separately from photos
Face data is ONLY collected when you explicitly select photos or take pictures within the app

QUESTION 2: How Is Face Data Used?

ANSWER: Face data (photos containing faces) is used exclusively for:

AI-Based Creative Visualizations: Your photos containing faces are securely transmitted to Google Gemini AI for the sole purpose of generating AI-based creative visualizations.
Scenario Types: The AI generates entertainment visualizations such as:
- Lifestyle couple imagery
- Fictional family-style scenarios
- Travel adventure scenes
- Anniversary-themed imagery
- Other creative couple visualizations
No Other Uses: Face data is NOT used for:
- ❌ Facial recognition or identification
- ❌ Biometric authentication
- ❌ Advertising or marketing profiling
- ❌ Training AI models
- ❌ Any purpose other than generating your requested visualizations

QUESTION 3: Is Face Data Shared with Third Parties? Where Is It Stored?

ANSWER: Yes, face data IS shared with one third party:

THIRD PARTY: Google LLC (Gemini AI)

Company: Google LLC
Service: Google Gemini AI (generative AI model)
Purpose: AI-powered image transformation and generation
Data Shared: The complete photographs you select, including all facial imagery
Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Processing Location: Google's secure cloud infrastructure (data centers)

STORAGE LOCATIONS:

Original Photos: NOT stored on our servers. Transmitted directly to Google Gemini AI for processing, then immediately discarded.
Generated Images: Stored in Firebase Storage (Google Cloud) under your authenticated user account.
Firebase Storage Location: Google Cloud data centers with encryption at rest.

WE DO NOT SHARE FACE DATA WITH:

❌ Advertising networks or ad tech companies
❌ Data brokers or data aggregators
❌ Social media platforms
❌ Analytics companies (beyond Firebase Analytics for app usage)
❌ Any third parties other than Google (Gemini AI and Firebase)

QUESTION 4: How Long Is Face Data Retained?

ANSWER: Face data retention periods are as follows:

ORIGINAL PHOTOS (containing faces):

Retention Period: ZERO permanent retention
Processing Duration: Processed transiently by Google Gemini AI
After Processing: Immediately discarded; NOT stored on our servers
On Google's Systems: Subject to Google's data processing policies (transient processing only)

AI-GENERATED IMAGES (containing AI-rendered faces):

Retention Period: Stored until YOU choose to delete them
Location: Firebase Storage under your user account
User Control: You can delete individual images at any time within the app
Account Deletion: All generated images are permanently deleted within 30 days of account deletion

NO PERMANENT FACE DATABASE:

We do NOT maintain any database of faces
We do NOT retain facial feature data
We do NOT create persistent facial profiles

QUESTION 5: Privacy Policy Section References for Face Data

ANSWER: Face data collection, use, disclosure, sharing, and retention is explained in the following sections of this Privacy Policy:

| Topic | Section Title | Location | |-------|--------------|----------| | Collection | "QUESTION 1: What Face Data Does the App Collect?" | This section (Face Data Disclosure) | | Use | "QUESTION 2: How Is Face Data Used?" | This section (Face Data Disclosure) | | Sharing | "QUESTION 3: Is Face Data Shared with Third Parties?" | This section (Face Data Disclosure) | | Storage | "QUESTION 3: Is Face Data Shared with Third Parties?" | This section (Face Data Disclosure) | | Retention | "QUESTION 4: How Long Is Face Data Retained?" | This section (Face Data Disclosure) | | Third Parties | "Third-Party Services" section | Below in this policy | | Your Rights | "Your Privacy Rights" section | Below in this policy |

QUOTABLE SUMMARY FOR APP STORE REVIEW

Face Data Collection: "FutureUs processes photographs containing faces that users voluntarily select from their Photo Library or capture with their camera."

Face Data Use: "Photos containing faces are used solely to generate AI-based creative visualizations such as lifestyle couple imagery, fictional family-style scenarios, travel scenes, and anniversary-themed imagery using Google Gemini AI. Face data is never used for facial recognition, biometric authentication, advertising profiling, or AI model training."

Face Data Sharing: "Face data is shared with Google LLC (Gemini AI) for the sole purpose of AI image generation. No data is shared with advertising networks, data brokers, or unrelated third parties."

Face Data Storage: "Original photos are processed transiently for AI generation and discarded immediately after processing. AI-generated images are stored in Firebase Storage (Google Cloud infrastructure with encryption at rest) under the user's authenticated account."

Face Data Retention: "Original photos are processed transiently and discarded immediately after processing. AI-generated images are stored until the user deletes them. All generated images are permanently deleted within 30 days of account deletion."

Information We Collect

1. Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

Email address - For account identification and communication
Authentication data - Secure login credentials (via Apple Sign-In or Google Sign-In)
User ID - Unique identifier for your account

2. Photos and Images

To provide our AI photo generation service:

Photos you upload - Images containing faces that you select for AI processing
Generated images - AI-created visualizations stored in your account
Face data - Visual representation of faces within photos (see Face Data section above)

3. Usage Data

To improve our service:

Scenario selections - Which AI scenarios you choose (wedding, family, travel, etc.)
Generation history - Record of images you've created
App preferences - Theme, language, and notification settings

4. Technical Information

For app functionality:

Device model - For compatibility and performance optimization
OS version - For feature compatibility
App version - For update management

Information We DO NOT Collect

We want to be clear about what we DO NOT collect:

❌ NO Biometric face data - No facial recognition templates or face geometry
❌ NO Location data - We don't track your physical location
❌ NO Contacts - We don't access your contacts
❌ NO Microphone audio - We don't record audio
❌ NO Health data - We don't integrate with health apps
❌ NO Browsing history - We don't track web activity
❌ NO Third-party advertising tracking - No ad SDKs

How We Use Your Data

We use your information for:

AI Photo Generation - Process your photos through Google Gemini AI to create visualizations
Account Management - Maintain your account and authentication
Image Storage - Store your generated images in Firebase for your access
Service Improvement - Analyze usage patterns to improve the app
Communication - Send important updates about the service

We DO NOT Use Your Data For

❌ NO Advertising - No ads or marketing profiling
❌ NO Selling to third parties - We never sell your data
❌ NO AI Training - Your photos are not used to train AI models
❌ NO Facial Recognition Development - No biometric database creation

Data Storage and Security

Cloud Infrastructure

Your data is stored securely using:

Firebase Authentication - Secure user authentication by Google
Firebase Storage - Encrypted storage for generated images
Firestore Database - Secure database for user data and preferences

Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security:

Encryption in transit - All data transmitted using HTTPS/TLS encryption
Encryption at rest - Data encrypted when stored on Firebase servers
Secure authentication - OAuth 2.0 via Apple Sign-In and Google Sign-In
Access controls - Strict database rules ensuring users can only access their own data

Data Location

Firebase servers - Data hosted on Google Cloud infrastructure
Google Gemini AI - Photo processing on Google's AI infrastructure

Third-Party Services

Google Gemini AI (Image Processing)

Purpose: AI-powered image generation from your photos
Data shared: Photos you select for processing (including faces)
Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Data handling: Photos processed transiently for AI generation

Firebase (Backend Infrastructure)

Purpose: Authentication, database, and storage services
Data shared: Account info, generated images, user preferences
Privacy policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
Compliance: SOC 2 Type II certified, GDPR compliant

RevenueCat (Subscription Management)

Purpose: Premium subscription and purchase management
Data shared: Purchase history, subscription status
Privacy policy: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy

Sentry (Error Monitoring)

Purpose: Crash reporting and error tracking for app stability
Data shared: Anonymous crash reports, device info
Privacy policy: https://sentry.io/privacy

Your Privacy Rights

Data Access and Control

You have the right to:

Access your data - View all your data within the app
Edit your data - Modify your profile and preferences
Delete your data - Remove individual images or your entire account
Export your data - Save your generated images to your device

Account Deletion

To delete your account and all associated data:

Go to Settings → Account → Delete Account
Confirm deletion
All your data will be permanently removed within 30 days

Or email us at umituz9999@gmail.com with subject "Account Deletion Request"

Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

FutureUs 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 data, please contact us at umituz9999@gmail.com, and we will delete the information immediately.

International Users and GDPR Compliance

For European Union (EU) Users

If you are in the EU, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Legal basis: Consent (you agree to this policy) and legitimate interest (service provision)
Data controller: FutureUs (contact: umituz9999@gmail.com)
Data processors: Google (Firebase, Gemini AI), RevenueCat, Sentry
Your rights: Access, rectification, erasure, portability, objection
Data transfers: Data may be transferred to US servers (Google infrastructure)

To exercise your GDPR rights, email umituz9999@gmail.com with subject "GDPR Request - FutureUs"

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

For California Residents

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Categories of Data Collected:

✅ Identifiers (email, user ID)
✅ Photos and images (including faces)
✅ Commercial information (purchase history)
✅ Internet activity (usage data)

Your Rights:

Right to Know: Request disclosure of data collected
Right to Delete: Request deletion of your data
Right to Opt-Out: We do NOT sell your data
Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices

To exercise your CCPA rights, email umituz9999@gmail.com with subject "CCPA Request - FutureUs"

Data Retention

Account data: Retained while your account is active
Generated images: Retained until you delete them
Original uploaded photos: NOT retained after AI processing
Usage data: Retained for service improvement, anonymized after 12 months
After account deletion: All data permanently deleted within 30 days

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do:

We will update the "Last Updated" date
For major changes, we may notify you via email or in-app notification
Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance

Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy:

Email: umituz9999@gmail.com Subject line: "Privacy - FutureUs" Website: https://umituz.com/projects/couple-relationships/future-us

We typically respond within 5 business days and will respond to all legal requests within 30 days.

Legal Compliance

This privacy policy complies with:

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation - EU)
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act - USA)
Apple App Store privacy requirements
Google Play Store privacy requirements
US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

Transparency Commitment

We believe in transparency about data privacy:

✅ We clearly disclose what data we collect, including face data
✅ We explain how face data is processed by Google Gemini AI
✅ We never sell your data to third parties
✅ We use industry-standard security measures
✅ You have full control to delete your data at any time
✅ Original photos are not retained after AI processing

Effective Date and Version History

Current Version: 3.0 Effective Date: December 30, 2025 Last Updated: December 30, 2025

Version History:

v3.0 (Dec 30, 2025) - Apple App Store Guideline 2.1 Compliance Update: Restructured Face Data Disclosure section with explicit answers to Apple's review questions, added quotable summary for App Store review
v2.0 (Dec 29, 2025) - Complete rewrite with Face Data section, updated for cloud-based architecture
v1.0 (Dec 15, 2025) - Initial privacy policy

This privacy policy was last reviewed and updated on December 30, 2025.