Haloa

Effective Date: January 22, 2025

1. Overview

Haloa: Tanning App & UV Index ("Haloa," "we," "us," "our") is an iOS app that uses artificial intelligence to analyze skin tone and deliver personalized tanning routines and UV-safety guidance. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, when we share it, and your choices.

By using Haloa: Tanning App & UV Index, you agree to the practices described below.

2. Information We Collect

Category	Details	Retention
Skin Analysis Photos - Face Photos for Skin Tone Analysis	Photos containing faces that you take using the device camera for skin tone analysis. We use Apple's Vision framework to detect faces and only process photos where a face is clearly detected. Photos without detected faces are not processed. Why Faces Are Required: Facial skin provides the most accurate skin tone analysis for personalized tanning routines and UV safety guidance. Photos are temporarily transmitted to Anthropic's Claude Vision API for skin tone classification only. Local Device Storage: Photos are stored locally on your device as profile pictures and progress tracking images until you delete the app or use 'Delete Account'. Company Servers: We do not store actual photos on our servers - only skin tone analysis results.	Photos are deleted immediately after processing by our systems and Anthropic. Local device photos remain until app deletion or account deletion.
Anonymous App Identifier	A random, non-personal ID created via Firebase Anonymous Auth so the app can save your settings and recommendations.	Kept while you use the app and deleted (or de-identified) within a reasonable time after account deletion or prolonged inactivity.
Usage Analytics (Non-Personal Data)	Aggregated or de-identified metrics such as feature use, screen views, and performance data.	Stored in aggregated or de-identified form for product improvement.

We do not request or store your name, email address, or other directly identifying information.

2.1 Face Data Collection and Processing

Face Detection Technology: We use Apple's Vision framework (VNDetectFaceRectanglesRequest) to detect the presence of faces in photos before processing. This is face detection, not facial recognition or biometric identification. Only photos with detected faces are analyzed.

Face Data Uses:

Ensure photos contain faces for accurate skin tone analysis
Improve analysis accuracy by focusing on facial skin tone
Provide user feedback about photo quality
Progress tracking through timestamped photos during your tanning journey

No Facial Recognition: We do not perform facial recognition, identity verification, biometric identification, face mapping, or extract facial features. We only verify that a face exists in the photo for skin tone analysis purposes.

Face Data Processing: Photos containing faces are temporarily transmitted to Anthropic via their Claude Vision API for Fitzpatrick skin type classification (Types I-VI). We analyze skin tone characteristics only.

Face Data Retention: Face detection results are not stored on our servers. Photos are processed and immediately discarded. Only skin tone analysis results and image filenames are retained for app functionality.

Local Storage: Photos containing faces are stored locally on your device for app functionality (profile pictures as profileImage.jpg and progress tracking as progress_[timestamp].jpg files) until you delete the app or use our 'Delete Account' feature, which removes all local photos including those containing faces.

3. How We Use Your Information

Generate personalized tanning routines and UV-safety guidance.
Improve accuracy, performance, and usability of Haloa.
Maintain security, debug issues, and prevent misuse.

4. Data Sharing & Processing

Anthropic API – Photos containing faces are securely transmitted to Anthropic solely for skin tone analysis via their Claude Vision API. Anthropic does not retain photos per their data retention policy. No facial recognition or biometric data is processed.
Firebase – Provides anonymous authentication and cloud storage for your app settings and recommendations.
Analytics Providers – Collect non-personal usage metrics to help us improve Haloa.
Legal & Safety – We may disclose data if required by law or to protect rights, property, or safety.
Business Events – In a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, data may transfer subject to this Policy.

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

5. Data Security

We use technical and organizational measures to safeguard data in transit and at rest. No system is completely secure, but we strive to protect your information.

6. Your Choices & Rights

Because Haloa operates anonymously, we cannot identify you by name or email. If you wish to:

Delete your data – Use the in-app "Delete Account" option (if available) or contact us with your Anonymous ID (found in Settings).
Opt out of analytics – Disable analytics in Settings (where provided).

We may require your Anonymous ID to locate and fulfill data requests.

7. Children's Privacy

Haloa: Tanning App & UV Index is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from them. If you believe a child has provided information, please contact us and we will delete it.

8. International Data Transfers

Our service providers (Firebase, Anthropic) may process data in countries other than yours. By using Haloa, you consent to these transfers. We protect your data consistent with this Policy.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy periodically. When we do, we will post the new version in the app and update the Effective Date above. Material changes will be highlighted. Continued use of Haloa after an update means you accept the revised Policy.

10. Contact Us

Questions or requests? Email support@haloa-app.com

Thank you for trusting Haloa: Tanning App & UV Index.