Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 12, 2024

WishMe ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information that you provide directly to us:

• Name and email address
• Birthday
• Profile photo (optional)
• Interests and preferences

Contact Information

With your permission, we may access your device contacts to help you:

• Import friends' birthdays
• Add friends to your WishMe account
• Send invitations

Photos

With your permission, we may access your photo library to:

• Upload profile pictures
• Analyze Instagram screenshots for gift recommendations (Premium feature)

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our app:

• Device information (model, operating system)
• App usage statistics
• Error logs and crash reports

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our services
• Generate personalized gift recommendations using AI
• Send birthday reminders and notifications
• Improve and personalize your experience
• Communicate with you about updates and features
• Process payments for Premium subscriptions
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

3. AI-Powered Gift Recommendations

WishMe uses OpenAI's GPT-4.1 to generate personalized gift recommendations. When you request gift ideas:

• We send your friend's interests, age, and gender to OpenAI's API
• For Premium Instagram Analysis, we send uploaded images to OpenAI for analysis
• OpenAI processes this data according to their Privacy Policy
• Data sent to OpenAI is not used to train their models
• We do not store the AI-generated recommendations permanently

4. Data Storage

Currently, all your data is stored locally on your device using AsyncStorage:

• Your profile information
• Friends and groups
• Saved gift ideas
• App preferences

Important: If you uninstall the app, all local data will be deleted. We recommend regular backups if you use the export feature.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
• Service Providers: With OpenAI for gift recommendations, payment processors for Premium subscriptions
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition

6. Third-Party Services

Our app integrates with the following third-party services:

• OpenAI: For AI-powered gift recommendations (Privacy Policy)
• Expo: For app development and notifications (Privacy Policy)
• Payment Processor: For Premium subscriptions (Stripe or RevenueCat)

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: View all data we store about you (via export feature)
• Correction: Update your profile information at any time
• Deletion: Delete your account and all associated data
• Opt-Out: Disable notifications in app settings
• Withdraw Consent: Revoke permissions for contacts or photos in device settings

8. Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

• HTTPS encryption for all API communications
• Secure storage on your device
• No permanent storage of sensitive data on our servers
• Regular security assessments

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. When using OpenAI services, data may be processed in the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

11. Data Retention

All data is stored locally on your device only. We do not retain any of your personal data on our servers. Your data persists on your device until you:

• Uninstall the app (permanent deletion)
• Use the "Delete All Data" option in app settings
• Clear the app's data through device settings

The only data that leaves your device is gift recommendation requests sent to OpenAI, which are not stored by us.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending you a notification for material changes

13. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under GDPR:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to deletion
• Right to non-discrimination

Note: We do not sell your personal information.

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