Privacy Policy for Smile Capture – Selfie Capture
Last updated: August 22, 2026
Smile Capture – Selfie Capture ("Smile Capture", "the App", "we", "us", or "our") is developed and published by Mayur Dabhi.
This Privacy Policy explains how we access, collect, use, store, and protect information when you use the Smile Capture mobile application.
By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Access or Collect
Depending on the features you use and the version of the App, Smile Capture may access or collect the following information.
A. Camera
The App requires access to your device's camera to:
Display the camera preview.
Detect faces and smiles.
Automatically capture photos when a smile is detected.
Camera access is used only to provide the core functionality of the App.
B. Photos and Videos
The App may access photos or media on your device when necessary to:
Save photos captured using the App.
Allow you to view or manage captured photos.
Enable sharing of photos when you choose to use the sharing feature.
Photos captured by the App are stored on your device or in the location selected by you. Smile Capture does not upload your photos to our own servers.
C. Smile and Face Detection
Smile Capture uses on-device technology to detect faces and smiles for the purpose of automatically capturing photos.
Smile and face detection is performed locally on your device. We do not intentionally collect or store facial recognition profiles or biometric identity information for identifying you.
D. Device Information and Identifiers
The App or third-party services used within the App may collect limited device information or identifiers, such as:
Device or other identifiers.
Device model and operating system information.
App version.
Technical information necessary for analytics, diagnostics, or app functionality.
E. App Information and Performance Data
We may collect information related to the performance and operation of the App, including:
Crash logs.
Diagnostic information.
App performance information.
This information may be used to identify technical problems, improve app stability, and improve the user experience.
2. How We Use Information
Information accessed or collected through the App may be used to:
Provide the camera and smile detection functionality.
Automatically capture photos when a smile is detected.
Save and manage photos on your device.
Improve app functionality and performance.
Diagnose and fix crashes or technical issues.
Maintain the security and reliability of the App.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We do not intentionally share your photos or captured images with third parties.
If you choose to share a photo using the sharing feature of the App, the photo will be shared directly with the application, service, or recipient selected by you. Such sharing is initiated by you, and the privacy practices of the receiving service will apply.
4. Third-Party Services
The App may use third-party services or software development kits ("SDKs") to support app functionality, diagnostics, analytics, or other technical purposes.
These third-party services may process limited device information, identifiers, app performance information, or crash diagnostics according to their own privacy policies.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any relevant third-party services used by the App.
5. Data Storage and Retention
Photos captured using Smile Capture are intended to remain on your device or in the storage location selected by you.
We do not operate a user account system for Smile Capture, and we do not provide cloud storage for your photos through our own servers.
Diagnostic, analytics, or technical information, where collected by third-party services, may be retained according to the retention policies of those service providers.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information handled by the App.
Where information is transmitted over the internet by third-party services used by the App, appropriate security measures, such as encryption in transit, may be used.
However, no method of electronic storage or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
7. Your Choices and Permissions
You can control the permissions granted to Smile Capture through your device settings.
You may:
Grant or revoke camera permission.
Control access to photos and media through Android permission settings.
Delete photos captured by the App directly from your device.
Stop using the App at any time by uninstalling it.
Please note that some features of the App may not work properly if required permissions are denied.
8. Children's Privacy
Smile Capture is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information through the App in a manner that violates applicable law, please contact us, and we will take appropriate steps to address the matter.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the App, our data practices, or applicable legal requirements.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Developer: Mayur Dabhi
Email: mayurdabhi041@gmail.com
11. Consent
By using Smile Capture – Selfie Capture, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.