Hanabi - Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At Hanabi, we believe that your privacy is fundamental to building trust and creating a safe, enjoyable experience. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and handle your information when you use our AI-powered beauty and color analysis app. We're committed to being transparent about our practices and giving you control over your personal data.

Your trust is important to us, and we've designed our privacy practices with your comfort and security in mind. We want you to feel confident using Hanabi to explore colors, experiment with beauty looks, and connect with the community, knowing that your information is handled responsibly and respectfully.

Information We Collect

To provide you with the best possible experience, Hanabi may collect and process certain types of information. Here's what we gather and why:

📸 Photos and Images When you use features like skin tone analysis, AR Virtual Try-On, or the Color Archive, you may upload or capture photos. These images are processed on your device and on our servers to provide the analysis and features you request. We use this information solely to deliver the functionality you're using—for example, to analyze your skin tone or apply virtual makeup.

🎨 Color Data and Preferences We collect information about the colors you save in your Color Archive, the palettes you create in the Studio, and your preferences for different shades. This helps us personalize your experience and provide better recommendations.

📱 Device Information To ensure compatibility and optimize performance, we may collect information about your device, including device model, operating system version, screen resolution, and camera capabilities. This helps us deliver features that work well on your specific device.

🌐 Usage Analytics We collect anonymous usage data to understand how people use Hanabi, which features are most popular, and where we can improve. This includes information like which features you use most often, how long you spend in different parts of the app, and general usage patterns. This data is aggregated and anonymized, meaning it can't be traced back to you personally.

👤 Account Information (Optional) If you choose to create an account, we collect the information you provide, such as a username, email address (if provided), and profile information. This is entirely optional and only collected if you decide to create an account to access premium features or participate in the community.

💬 Community Content If you participate in the community features, we collect the content you share, such as posts, comments, saved looks, and interactions with other users. This content is visible to other community members as part of the social features of the app.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to provide, improve, and personalize your Hanabi experience. Here's how:

Deliver Core Features: Your photos and images are processed to provide skin tone analysis, AR try-on experiences, and color extraction. This processing happens to give you the real-time results you see in the app.
Personalize Your Experience: We use your color preferences, saved palettes, and usage patterns to suggest colors, looks, and features that might interest you. The more you use Hanabi, the better we can tailor recommendations to your style.
Improve Our Services: Anonymous usage data helps us understand which features are most valuable, identify areas for improvement, and develop new features that enhance your experience.
Community Features: If you participate in community features, your shared content and interactions help create a vibrant, inspiring space where users can discover trends, share looks, and connect with others.
Technical Support: Device and technical information helps us troubleshoot issues, optimize performance, and ensure compatibility across different devices and operating systems.
Reward System: If you use the reward system, we track your progress and achievements to unlock premium features and recognize your participation in the community.
Communication: If you provide contact information, we may use it to send you important updates about the app, respond to your inquiries, or share information about new features (with your consent).

Data Storage and Security

We take the security of your information seriously and implement various measures to protect your data:

Encryption: Data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using industry-standard protocols to prevent unauthorized access during transmission.
Secure Storage: Information stored on our servers is protected using security measures designed to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
Local Processing: Many features, including initial image processing for AR try-on, happen on your device, reducing the amount of data that needs to be transmitted.
Access Controls: Only authorized personnel who need access to perform their job functions can access your information, and they're required to maintain confidentiality.
Regular Updates: We regularly update our security practices and systems to address emerging threats and maintain the highest standards of data protection.

While we implement strong security measures, it's important to understand that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, but we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide you with our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Here's our approach to data retention:

Active Accounts: If you have an account, we retain your information while your account is active and for a reasonable period afterward to support account recovery and provide continuity of service.
Photos and Images: Images you upload for analysis are typically processed and then deleted from our servers after a short period, unless you explicitly save them to your Color Archive or account.
Color Archive: Colors and palettes you save are retained as long as your account is active, or until you choose to delete them.
Community Content: Content you share in the community is retained while it remains relevant and in accordance with community guidelines.
Analytics Data: Anonymous usage analytics are retained in aggregated form for longer periods to help us understand long-term trends and improve our services.

You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us or using account deletion features if available in the app.

Third-Party Services

Hanabi may use third-party services to help us operate the app, analyze usage, and improve our services. These services may have access to certain information, but only to perform specific functions on our behalf:

Cloud Storage Providers: We may use cloud services to store and process data securely. These providers are bound by agreements that require them to protect your information.
Analytics Services: We use analytics tools to understand app usage patterns. These services process anonymized, aggregated data that cannot be used to identify you personally.
AI and Processing Services: Some AI processing may be performed by third-party services that specialize in image analysis and machine learning. These services process your images only to provide the features you request.

We carefully select third-party service providers and require them to maintain appropriate security measures and use your information only for the purposes we specify. We don't sell your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Your Privacy Rights and Choices

You have control over your information and how it's used. Here are the choices available to you:

Account-Free Usage: You can use many Hanabi features without creating an account, which limits the amount of information we collect about you.
Photo Permissions: You control when to grant camera and photo library access. You can revoke these permissions at any time through your device settings, though this may limit certain features.
Data Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you by contacting us.
Data Correction: If you have an account, you can update your profile information and preferences directly in the app.
Data Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time. We'll honor such requests in accordance with applicable requirements.
Opt-Out Options: You can opt out of certain data collection and processing, though this may limit some features. Check your device settings and app preferences for available options.
Community Content Control: You can delete your community posts and content at any time, and you control what you choose to share.

Children's Privacy

Hanabi is designed to be enjoyed by users of various ages, but we take special care when it comes to children's privacy. We don't knowingly collect personal information from children under a certain age without appropriate parental consent. If you're a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we'll take steps to remove that information from our systems.

We encourage parents and guardians to supervise their children's use of the app and to help them understand how to use technology safely and responsibly.

Location Information

Hanabi does not actively collect precise location information from your device. We may collect general location information (such as country or region) based on your IP address for purposes like providing localized content or understanding usage patterns, but we don't track your specific location.

If we add features in the future that require location information, we'll ask for your explicit permission and explain how that information will be used.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Like many apps and websites, Hanabi may use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, and understand how you use the app. These technologies help us:

Remember your settings and preferences
Keep you logged in if you have an account
Understand usage patterns to improve the app
Provide personalized content and recommendations

You can control cookies and similar technologies through your device settings, though disabling them may affect some app functionality.

International Data Transfers

Hanabi may be used by people around the world, and your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. When we transfer data internationally, we take steps to ensure that your information receives appropriate protection in accordance with this privacy policy, regardless of where it's processed or stored.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

As Hanabi evolves and we add new features, we may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or services. When we make significant changes, we'll notify you through the app or via email if you've provided one. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

The "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this policy indicates when it was last revised. Your continued use of Hanabi after changes are made indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

Your Trust Matters

We built Hanabi to be a tool that empowers your creativity and helps you explore beauty and color in new ways. Your privacy is essential to creating an environment where you feel comfortable experimenting, sharing, and connecting. We're committed to handling your information responsibly, transparently, and securely.

If you have questions, concerns, or suggestions about our privacy practices, we want to hear from you. Your feedback helps us improve not just our privacy practices, but the entire Hanabi experience.

Contact Us About Privacy

If you have questions about this privacy policy, want to exercise your privacy rights, or need to report a privacy concern, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help and committed to addressing your privacy-related inquiries promptly and thoroughly.