Welcome to PhotoProof ("App", "we", "our", or "us").

PhotoProof is designed to capture verifiable photos with real-time metadata including GPS location, date, time, timezone, and a unique verification ID. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your information is collected, used, and safeguarded.

By using PhotoProof, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

To provide secure and verifiable photo capture services, PhotoProof collects the following types of information:

Automatically Collected Information

When you use PhotoProof to capture a photo, we collect:

• GPS location data 
• Date and time of capture
• Timezone information
• Device information (model, OS version)
• Unique verification ID assigned to the image
• IP address (for verification and security purposes)

Photo Data

Photos captured within the app may be:

• Stored locally on your device
• Stored on secure servers (if cloud storage or verification service is enabled)

We do not access your device gallery unless explicitly permitted by you.

Location & Internet Requirements

PhotoProof requires:

• Active internet connection
• GPS/location services enabled

This ensures that metadata is captured in real time and cannot be manipulated. The app will not allow secure photo capture if GPS or internet access is disabled.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Generate and assign verification IDs
• Authenticate and validate captured images
• Prevent fraud and misuse
• Improve app performance and security
• Provide customer support
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

Image Verification

Each image is assigned a unique verification ID. When this ID is used for verification:

• The system may check stored metadata
• The system may confirm timestamp and GPS data
• No additional personal data is shared publicly

Verification confirms authenticity but does not disclose private user account information.

Data Storage & Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/SSL)
• Secure server infrastructure
• Restricted internal access controls
• Authentication and authorization protections

However, no digital platform can guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain data:

• As long as necessary to provide verification services
• As required by contractual or legal obligations
• Until the user requests deletion (where applicable)

Users may request account or data deletion by contacting us at the email below:

support@cogniter.com 

Sharing of Information

We may share information:

• With service providers who support our infrastructure (hosting, security, analytics)
• If required by law, regulation, or court order
• To prevent fraud or protect legal rights

We do not sell or rent user data.

User Controls

Users can:

• Control what metadata appears on the final image (via Settings)
• Enable or disable certain app permissions (note: disabling GPS or internet will prevent secure capture)
• Request deletion of their account and associated data

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be reflected on this page. Continued use of the App constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

Company Name: Cogniter Technologies
Email: support@cogniter.com