Privacy Policy for Real Emotion Detector
Last Updated: [2/21/26]
Introduction
Real Emotion Detector (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our mobile application (“App”). By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Photos and Images
- What we collect: When you choose to analyze a photo, the App accesses the photo you select from your device’s photo library.
- How we collect it: You manually select photos from your gallery. The App does not automatically access your photos.
- When we collect it: Only when you explicitly choose a photo to analyze emotions.
The App does not collect, store, or transmit:
- Your name, email address, or contact information
- Location data
- Device identifiers
- Usage analytics or tracking data
- Any other personally identifiable information
On-Device Processing Only
- Emotion Analysis: Selected photos are processed entirely on your device using on-device machine learning models.
- No Upload: Photos are never uploaded to any server, cloud service, or third-party service.
- Temporary Processing: Photos are processed in memory and are not permanently stored by the App.
Machine Learning Models
The App uses:
- TFLite Models: On-device TensorFlow Lite models for emotion classification
- Google ML Kit: On-device face detection (runs locally on your device)
- All processing occurs locally; no data is sent to Google or any other service
Data Storage and Security
Local Storage Only
- All processing happens on your device
- Photos are not stored by the App after processing
- Analysis results are not permanently saved
- No data is stored in the cloud or on external servers
Security Measures
- All processing is performed locally on your device
- No network transmission of your photos or data
- No external data storage
Data Sharing and Disclosure
No Third-Party Sharing
We do not share, sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your information to third parties. Specifically:
- No cloud services: Your photos are never uploaded to cloud storage
- No analytics: We do not use analytics or tracking services
- No advertising: The App does not display ads or share data with advertisers
- No social media: We do not integrate with social media platforms
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information only if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
Permissions
Photo Library Access
- Purpose: To allow you to select photos from your gallery for emotion analysis
- Scope: The App only accesses photos you explicitly choose to analyze
- Automatic Access: The App does not automatically access your entire photo library
Camera Permission
- Status: Not used. The App does not access your device’s camera.
Your Rights and Choices
Control Over Your Data
- You choose which photos to analyze
- You can stop using the App at any time
- No account or registration required
- You can delete the App at any time, which removes all local data
Data Access and Deletion
Since we do not collect or store your data externally:
- No data to access or delete from our servers (we don’t have any)
- All processing happens locally on your device
- Deleting the App removes all local processing data
Children’s Privacy
The 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 information, please contact us so we can delete such information.
Third-Party Services
Google ML Kit
- Purpose: On-device face detection
- Data Processing: All processing occurs locally on your device
- Data Transmission: No data is sent to Google servers
- Privacy: Google ML Kit’s on-device processing does not transmit your photos or data
TensorFlow Lite
- Purpose: On-device emotion classification
- Data Processing: All processing occurs locally on your device
- Data Transmission: No data is transmitted externally
International Users
If you are using the App from outside USA, please note that all processing occurs on your device, and no data crosses international borders or is subject to different privacy laws.
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 in the App
- Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted.
Data Retention
Since we do not collect or store your data:
- Photos are processed temporarily in memory and then discarded
- No data is retained after you close the App
- No historical data is stored
Your Consent
By using the App, you consent to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the App.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: goodvibepublishing@gmail.com
App Name: Real Emotion Detector
Developer: Prashanthie Velmurugan
Summary
Key Points:
- ✅ All processing happens on your device
- ✅ No data is uploaded to servers
- ✅ No data is shared with third parties
- ✅ No analytics or tracking
- ✅ You control which photos are analyzed
- ✅ No account or registration required
This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all users of the Real Emotion Detector mobile application.