1. Introduction

Heritage Vault is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us:

• Account information (email address, password)
• Photos you upload for enhancement
• Family tree information you create
• Payment information (processed securely by Stripe)
• Usage data and preferences

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our AI photo enhancement services
• Process your transactions and manage your account
• Send you service-related communications
• Improve and optimize our services
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests

4. Photo Privacy

Your photos are private by default. We do not share, sell, or use your photos for any purpose other than providing our enhancement services. Photos are only made public if you explicitly enable the Public Showcase feature. You can remove photos from public display at any time.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. All data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS. Payment processing is handled securely by Stripe, a PCI-compliant payment processor.

6. Data Retention

We retain your photos and account information for as long as your account is active. You can delete your photos at any time. Upon account deletion, all your data will be permanently removed from our servers within 30 days.

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Supabase for authentication and database
• Stripe for payment processing
• Replicate for AI photo processing

These services have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and all associated data
• Export your data
• Opt out of marketing communications

9. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes.

10. Children Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. 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 Privacy Policy on this page and updating the Last updated date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@heritagevault.online