# Privacy Policy

**Last Updated: October 2025**

## 1. Introduction

Welcome to KobiStudio ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application ("App").

**Please read this Privacy Policy carefully.** By using KobiStudio, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

## 2. Information We Collect

### 2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account using Apple Sign-In, we collect:
- **Name**: Your full name from Apple ID
- **Email Address**: Your Apple ID email (may be private relay email)
- **Apple User Identifier**: A unique identifier provided by Apple

### 2.2 Product Information

When you use the App, you provide:
- **Product Photos**: Images you upload or capture for your product catalog
- **Product Details**: Names, descriptions, categories, and prices you enter
- **Generated Content**: AI-generated advertisements (photos and videos)

### 2.3 Usage Data

We automatically collect:
- **App Usage**: Features used, generation counts, subscription tier
- **Device Information**: Device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers
- **Log Data**: Timestamps, error logs, performance metrics
- **Subscription Data**: Active subscription status, renewal dates, purchase history (via Adapty)

### 2.4 Information We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect:
- Payment information (handled by Apple)
- Location data
- Contacts or address book
- Microphone or camera access (except when you explicitly take photos)
- Browsing history outside the App

## 3. How We Use Your Information

### 3.1 To Provide and Maintain the Service

- Create and manage your user account
- Process and store your product catalog
- Generate AI-powered advertisements using third-party services
- Enable scheduling and content management features
- Provide customer support

### 3.2 To Manage Subscriptions

- Track your subscription tier and usage limits
- Process subscription renewals through Apple and Adapty
- Provide access to tier-specific features
- Send subscription-related notifications

### 3.3 To Improve the App

- Analyze usage patterns to enhance features
- Identify and fix bugs and technical issues
- Develop new features based on user needs
- Optimize app performance

### 3.4 To Communicate With You

- Send important service announcements
- Respond to your support requests
- Notify you of subscription changes
- Provide updates about new features (with your consent)

### 3.5 Legal Compliance

- Comply with legal obligations
- Enforce our Terms of Service
- Protect against fraud and abuse
- Resolve disputes

## 4. How We Share Your Information

### 4.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We share data with trusted service providers who assist in operating the App:

#### Apple
- Authentication via Apple Sign-In
- Subscription payments and management
- Push notifications (if enabled)

#### Adapty
- Subscription management and analytics
- Usage tracking for subscription tiers
- Revenue analytics

#### fal.ai (AI Generation Provider)
- Product photos for AI content generation
- Prompts and generation parameters
- We do NOT share your personal information with fal.ai

### 4.2 We Do NOT Sell Your Data

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

### 4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:
- Valid legal processes (subpoenas, court orders)
- Government requests
- Protection of our rights or safety of users
- Investigation of fraud or security issues

### 4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. You will be notified of any such change.

## 5. Data Storage and Security

### 5.1 Local Storage

- **Core Data**: Product information and generated content are stored locally on your device using Apple's Core Data framework
- **Documents Directory**: Product photos are stored in the app's local documents folder
- **Keychain**: Sensitive API keys are securely stored in Apple's Keychain

### 5.2 Cloud Storage (Optional)

- **iCloud Sync**: If enabled, some data may sync via iCloud (user-controlled)
- We do not operate our own cloud storage infrastructure for personal data

### 5.3 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures:
- **Encryption in Transit**: All network communications use HTTPS/TLS
- **Secure Authentication**: Apple Sign-In with industry-standard OAuth 2.0
- **Keychain Protection**: Sensitive data encrypted by Apple's Keychain
- **Minimal Data Collection**: We only collect data necessary for app functionality

### 5.4 Data Retention

- **Active Accounts**: Data retained while your account is active
- **Deleted Accounts**: Data deleted within 30 days of account deletion
- **Legal Requirements**: Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal obligations

## 6. Your Privacy Rights

### 6.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Review your product catalog and generated content within the App

### 6.2 Correction and Deletion

You can:
- Update your profile information within the App
- Edit or delete products from your catalog
- Request account deletion (contact support@kobistudio.com)

### 6.3 Opt-Out Rights

You can:
- Disable push notifications in device settings
- Unsubscribe from marketing emails (if applicable)
- Revoke Apple Sign-In access through Apple ID settings

### 6.4 Data Deletion

To delete your account and all associated data:
1. Contact us at support@kobistudio.com with your request
2. We will verify your identity
3. All personal data will be deleted within 30 days
4. Some data may be retained in backups for up to 90 days

### 6.5 Regional Privacy Rights

#### For EU/EEA Users (GDPR)
You have additional rights including:
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to object to processing
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

#### For California Users (CCPA)
You have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
- Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
- Request deletion of personal information
- Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

## 7. Children's Privacy

KobiStudio is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we discover that we have collected data from a child under 13:
- We will delete the information immediately
- Parents/guardians can contact us at support@kobistudio.com

## 8. Third-Party Links

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., Terms of Service, Privacy Policy pages). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. Please review their privacy policies.

## 9. AI-Generated Content Privacy

### 9.1 How AI Generation Works

- Your product photos are sent to fal.ai's API for processing
- Images are processed temporarily to generate advertisements
- fal.ai may retain images briefly for processing but does not use them for training

### 9.2 Your Control Over AI Content

- You control which images are sent for generation
- Generated content is stored locally on your device
- You can delete generated ads at any time

## 10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including:
- United States (fal.ai servers)
- European Union (Adapty servers)

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers in compliance with applicable laws.

## 11. Cookies and Tracking

### 11.1 We Do NOT Use Cookies

As a native iOS app, we do not use browser cookies.

### 11.2 Analytics

We use minimal analytics through Adapty to:
- Track subscription conversions
- Monitor app performance
- Understand feature usage

You can opt-out of analytics by contacting us.

## 12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be communicated by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- In-app notification for material changes
- Email notification (if applicable)

Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

## 13. Your Consent

By using KobiStudio, you consent to:
- The collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy
- Processing of your data for the purposes outlined
- Sharing data with third-party service providers as described

## 14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

- **Email**: support@kobistudio.com
- **Website**: https://ibracob.dev
- **Response Time**: We aim to respond within 48 hours

## 15. Data Protection Officer

For GDPR-related inquiries, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at:
- **Email**: ben@ibracob.dev

## 16. Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Apple App Store Guidelines
- Other applicable data protection laws

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**By using KobiStudio, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.**