Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 10, 2025

Introduction:

This Privacy Policy describes how we handle the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use the DNA Estimator app. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a transparent explanation of how we process your personal data. By using our app, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation
The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or plural form.

Definitions

• Account: means a unique account created for you to access our services.
• Application: refers to DNA Estimator, the software program provided by the Company.
• Company: refers to DNA Estimator.
• Device: any device that can access the service.
• Personal Data: refers to any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
• Service: refers to the DNA Estimator app.
• You: means the individual accessing or using the service.

Photo Data and DNA Estimation

What photo data does the app collect?
The app collects a user-submitted photo of your face for the purpose of DNA estimation. This photo is temporarily used for processing and analyzed by our AI model, Grok, but not stored.

Use of Photo Data
The photo data is used solely for immediate DNA estimation by Grok, analyzing genetic composition based on the uploaded image. The data is processed in real-time and is not stored beyond the analysis.

Data Sharing and Third-Party Practices
We do not share or store your photos with any third parties. The data processing occurs directly within the app using Grok, and no photo data is saved in our system or sent to external servers for long-term storage.

Data Retention
Your photos are not stored or retained beyond the DNA estimation process. Once the analysis by Grok is complete, the photo is immediately discarded from memory. No data is retained in our servers.

User Rights and Controls
Users have the following rights regarding their photo data:

• The right to delete their photo immediately after submission.
• The right to stop submitting photos at any time.

Data Security Measures
We implement several security measures to protect your photo data during transmission and processing:

• Secure HTTPS protocols for all communications.
• Encryption during transmission to ensure data protection.
• No retention of photos on our servers beyond the estimation process.
• Use of secure, local memory for temporary data handling during analysis.

Data Breach Response
In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify affected users within 72 hours, detailing the nature of the breach, data potentially compromised, and steps taken for mitigation.

Onboarding Information
All user onboarding information, including account details, is securely stored in Firebase. Firebase complies with industry standards for data security, and we ensure that:

• Access to this data is restricted to necessary personnel only.
• Data is encrypted in transit and at rest.
• We regularly review and update our security practices in line with Firebase's updates and recommendations.

Children's Privacy
Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take necessary actions.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The DNA Estimator app does not use cookies or any tracking technologies for user identification or data collection. However, third-party services like Firebase might use cookies for their operations. We have no control over these practices and encourage you to review the privacy policy of Firebase for more information.

App Tracking
The DNA Estimator app utilizes Apple's App Tracking Transparency framework. This means that if the app wishes to track your activity across other companies' apps and websites for advertising purposes, it will ask for your permission before doing so. You can manage these settings in your iOS device under Privacy & Security > Tracking, where you can allow or deny tracking on a per-app basis or disable all tracking requests entirely. We respect your privacy choices and do not track your activity without your explicit consent.

User Consent and Opt-out Options
By using the DNA Estimator app, you consent to our privacy practices as described in this policy. If you do not agree with any of these terms, please do not use or access our Service. You can opt-out of certain features by adjusting your app settings or by notifying us at ancestrydnapp@proton.me.

California Privacy Rights
For users residing in California, we comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You have the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. Please contact us at ancestrydnapp@proton.me if you wish to exercise any of these rights.

Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting.

Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us:
By email: ancestrydnapp@proton.me

Thank you for taking the time to understand our Privacy Policy. We strive to be as transparent as possible about our data practices to ensure you feel secure using our app.