This page describes the current product and proposed terms. It has not been published as an effective final version. Data retention periods, deletion procedures and the list of third-party services still need confirmation. We will update this page and specify an effective date once they are confirmed.
1. Scope
WherePhoto is operated by AstraPlay Games LLC. This policy explains data processing related to the WherePhoto app and this informational website. For privacy questions, contact [email protected].
2. Information involved
- Photos and clues: Photos you select, metadata they may contain, and the region, time and other clues you provide; locations, evidence, reports and task statuses generated by analysis.
- Account information: When you sign in with Apple or Google, the service processes the verified provider account identifier and any email address returned and verified by the provider. WherePhoto does not ask you to provide your Apple or Google password.
- Purchase information: In versions offering in-app purchases, the service processes transaction identifiers, purchase verification results, credit balances and related accounting records. Payments are handled by the respective store.
- Service and security logs: These may include request and sign-in times, IP addresses, client platform and version, sign-in outcomes and error information, used to operate the service and investigate issues.
- Device location: Versions that support a nearby map may request device location permission. Denying permission does not prevent photo selection. The nearby map location is not the photo’s shooting location.
3. Purposes of use
This information is used to verify sign-ins, receive photo tasks, analyze shooting locations, store and display results, process purchases and credits, restore service state and keep the service secure. Photo selection accesses only the content you choose and does not require access to your entire photo library.
4. Third-party processing and links
Location investigations combine AI image analysis, reverse image search and public web search. Selected photos, image-derived content or search clues may therefore be sent to relevant service providers. Sign-in providers, app stores, maps and external reference websites may also process information under their own policies.
Sharing provides a map location link, without automatically attaching the original photo or full report. When you open an external webpage, that website handles your visit.
To confirm before release: the actual third-party providers, scope of data processed, processing regions, relevant privacy policies, and whether and how model training is involved. We do not currently promise that photos are processed only on your device.
5. Storage and security
Photos, task attachments and reports are stored on the server. Account, session and accounting information is persisted server-side. The client may also store task indexes, caches or sign-in state so that you can continue accessing your history. Deleting local caches or uninstalling the app does not delete server-side data.
To confirm before release: specific retention periods for each data category, backup cleanup cycles, storage regions and exceptions to deletion. This draft does not promise an automatic deletion deadline or permanent retention.
6. Your choices and requests
You may choose not to submit photos or optional clues, and manage permissions such as location through system settings. For requests to access, correct or delete data, or close an account, email [email protected] and state the type of request and your account sign-in method. Do not send passwords, verification codes or full payment details.
Verification methods, response times, execution procedures and in-app entry points for deletion and account closure still need formal confirmation. Providing a contact address on this page does not mean automated deletion is available.
7. This website
This informational website currently offers no photo upload, registration or payment functionality. It includes no advertising or analytics scripts and sets no marketing cookies. The hosting service may still process basic access logs. Email, map and future store links take you to external services.
8. Minors, updates and contact
Do not upload photos that invade others’ privacy, reveal sensitive locations or that you have no right to use. Minors should use the service under a guardian’s guidance. Specific age requirements and regional rules will be defined before the official release.
This policy may change as features and processing practices evolve. Important changes and the effective date will be stated on this page. Operator: AstraPlay Games LLC. Contact email: [email protected].