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Privacy Policy for wildcard dex
Last Updated: November 25, 2025
Introduction
This privacy policy describes how wildcard dex ("we", "our", or "the app") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Photos: Images you take or upload to identify species
- Profile Information: Optional name and profile photo you provide
- Location Data: Optional location information when you photograph species
Automatically Collected Information
- Device Information: Basic device information for app functionality
- Usage Data: Information about how you use the app (stored locally)
How We Use Your Information
- Species Identification: Photos are sent to AI services (Google Gemini, with OpenAI as backup) for species identification
- Local Storage: Your discoveries, photos, and progress are stored locally on your device
- Server Storage: Location data and identified species information are saved to our servers to generate aggregated maps and statistics
- Privacy Protection: Location and species data stored on our servers is not linked to your user identity or account, ensuring your discoveries remain anonymous
Data Storage and Security
- Local Storage: Your personal data (photos, profile) is stored locally on your device and is not accessible to us
- Server Storage: Location data and identified species information are stored on our servers to power community features and generate species distribution maps
- Anonymized Data: Location and species data on our servers is not linked to your user identity. We know where species are being discovered, but cannot trace that information back to individual users
- No Account Required: You can use the app without creating an account
- Photo Processing: Photos sent for identification are processed by third-party AI services and are not permanently stored by us
Third-Party Services
The app uses the following third-party services:
- Google Gemini: Primary AI service for species identification
- OpenAI: Backup AI service for species identification
- Google AdMob: For displaying advertisements
- Google Maps/Mapbox: For displaying location-based features
These services have their own privacy policies:
Permissions
The app requires the following permissions:
- Camera: To take photos of species for identification
- Photo Library: To select existing photos for identification
- Location (Optional): To record where you found each species
Data Sharing
- We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties
- Photos are only sent to AI services for identification purposes
- Anonymized Location Data: Species discovery locations are stored on our servers in an anonymized format, not linked to individual users
- Community Features: We may share aggregated, anonymized species distribution data with the community (e.g., heat maps showing where species are commonly found)
- This shared data cannot identify individual users or their specific discovery locations
Children's Privacy
The app is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data (stored locally on your device)
- Delete your data (uninstall the app or clear app data)
- Opt-out of location tracking (disable in settings)
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy in the app and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Data Retention
- Local Data: Personal data (photos, profile) is stored locally on your device and is retained until you delete the app or clear app data
- Server Data: Anonymized location and species information is retained on our servers indefinitely to support community features and research
- Cannot Be Traced Back: Since server data is not linked to user identities, we cannot identify or delete specific user contributions
- If you want your local data removed, simply delete the app or clear app data from your device settings
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:
Consent
By using wildcard dex, you consent to this privacy policy.
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