Instant Context Privacy Policy

Instant Context ("the App") is provided by Instant Context. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. The App uses device capabilities (e.g., Camera, Microphone) and third‑party services such as Google AdMob, RevenueCat, and Supabase.

Account & Usage Information

Account Information

Email address (when you sign up)
Authentication credentials (managed securely via Supabase Auth)

Usage Data

Scan history (images you process)
OCR text extracted from your scans
Daily scan quota usage
Subscription/purchase information (via RevenueCat)
App usage analytics (via PostHog)

Device Information

Device type and model
Operating system version
App version
Unique device identifiers (for analytics)

Advertising Data (Free Users)

Ad interaction data (via Google AdMob)
Ad watch history for bonus scan tracking

Summary

Purpose: Provide core features (camera/microphone capture), display ads, manage subscriptions, and sync data you explicitly submit.
Key partners: Google AdMob (ads), RevenueCat (in‑app purchases/subscriptions), Supabase (backend data storage/processing).
Sensitive permissions: Camera and Microphone are requested to enable features you choose to use.

Data We Collect

1. Data you provide

Content you capture or submit (e.g., images, audio, text queries). This remains on‑device unless you choose to upload/sync or use features that call remote APIs.

2. Device and usage data

App crash logs, basic diagnostics, and performance metrics.

3. Advertising data (Google AdMob)

AdMob may collect the Android Advertising ID (AAID), IP address, coarse location (derived from IP), device information, and ad interaction data for ad delivery and measurement. See Google’s policies: policies.google.com/technologies/ads.

4. Purchase data (RevenueCat)

RevenueCat processes purchase receipts and related metadata to validate, manage, and restore subscriptions. See RevenueCat’s privacy: revenuecat.com/privacy.

5. Backend data (Supabase)

When features are used that sync or store data, Supabase processes the data you submit (e.g., account info, app content). Supabase privacy: supabase.com/privacy.

AI Processing Services

Your images may be processed by:

OpenAI/Anthropic: Images processed securely for AI analysis (no data stored by third parties)

Additional Analytics

PostHog: App usage analytics and performance monitoring

How We Use Data

Provide and improve App functionality.
Deliver and measure advertisements.
Process purchases/subscriptions and maintain entitlements.
Diagnose and fix issues.

Sharing

We share data with service providers listed above only to operate the App. We do not sell personal data.

Data Retention

User‑generated content is retained only as long as needed for the feature you use or as required by law. Ad/purchase telemetry is retained per partner policies (AdMob/RevenueCat).

Security

We use industry‑standard measures to protect data. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

Children’s Privacy

The App is not directed to children under the applicable age limits and should not be used by them.

Your Choices and Controls

Ad personalization: Limit ad personalization via device settings for Ads (Android: Settings → Google → Ads).
Camera/Microphone: Disable permissions in system settings; features depending on them will not work.
Account/data requests: Contact us to access, correct, or delete data stored with our services where applicable.

International Transfers

Our partners may process data globally. Safeguards are applied per partner policies and applicable laws.

Contact

Email: support@instantcontext.app

Legal Basis (GDPR)

We process your data based on:

Consent: You agree to our terms when signing up
Contract: Necessary to provide our service
Legitimate Interest: Service improvement and security
Legal Obligation: Compliance with applicable laws

Children's Privacy

InstantContext is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will be available at this URL.