Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 21, 2026  ·  Version 1.3

Quick summary: Visa Photo processes your photos 100% on-device. We do not upload your photos, do not store face data, and do not sell your personal information.

1. Who We Are (Data Controller)

This Privacy Policy describes how Bamboo Grove AI LLP ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use the Visa Photo iOS application (the "App"). We act as the data controller for personal data processed through the App.

Contact: support@bamboogrove.ai

2. Special Notice: Face Data & Camera

The App uses your device's camera and image processing capabilities to help you prepare identification photos. Here is exactly how it works:

3. Information We Collect

We do not collect your name, email address, physical address, or government ID information. We collect only the following:

Data Type Purpose Retention
Device model, OS version, language Crash reporting, compatibility 90 days
Unique device identifiers (IDFV) Analytics, crash correlation 90 days
Advertising identifier (IDFA) — with consent only Analytics, app performance Until consent withdrawn
App usage events (features used, session length) Improve App functionality 90 days (aggregated)
Crash logs and error reports Bug fixing and stability 90 days
Subscription status (anonymized) Provide premium access Duration of subscription + 5 years (legal)

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and United Kingdom, we process your data on the following legal bases under GDPR Article 6:

5. Tracking & Advertising Identifiers

Where the App requests permission to access your advertising identifier (IDFA), this is used solely for analytics and app performance measurement — not for targeted advertising. You may deny or revoke this permission at any time in iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking. We do not track you across apps or websites owned by other companies for advertising purposes.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following trusted third-party providers. Each processes data under its own privacy policy:

We do not sell your personal data to any third party.

7. International Data Transfers

Our third-party analytics providers (including Firebase) may transfer and process data in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States. These transfers are conducted under appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, to ensure an equivalent level of data protection.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@bamboogrove.ai. We will respond within 30 days.

EU/EEA/UK residents: You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority (e.g., the ICO in the UK at ico.org.uk, or your country's equivalent).

9. California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you the following additional rights:

To exercise these rights, contact: support@bamboogrove.ai

10. Children's Privacy

The App is rated 17+ and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@bamboogrove.ai.

11. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy or as required by law:

12. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures appropriate to the data we process. However, no method of data transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted through third-party services.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and, where required, by in-app notification or other appropriate means. Continued use of the App after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

14. Contact

Bamboo Grove AI LLP
Email: support@bamboogrove.ai
Website: bamboogrove.ai