Effective Date: 10th July 2026
FaceFlect is designed to process and store your data securely. We offer two modes of operation: Offline and Online.
Offline Mode (Private Sanctuary): We prioritize your privacy through completely offline, on-device processing. We do not collect, transmit, or store any of your data on external servers.
Online Mode (Global Legacy): If you opt into this mode, your profile data, trees, and connections are securely synchronized with Firebase Cloud Services to enable cross-device access and collaboration with your network.
1.1 Facial Data and Biometrics: FaceFlect uses your device's camera to detect and recognize faces. All facial recognition data and biometric representations (mathematical embeddings) are encrypted and stored exclusively on your local device regardless of the mode you choose.
1.2 User-Provided Content: Profile names, life journey details, relationship connections, and tags are stored locally in Offline Mode, and synchronized securely in Online Mode.
1.3 Images and Photos: Photos you capture or select are stored locally on your device.
1.4 Diagnostic Data (Crash Logs): Technical crash logs are stored locally for troubleshooting and do not include personal or facial data.
Camera: Required to capture photos for enrolling profiles and using the Aura Scanner.
Storage / Photos / Media: Required to select profile pictures and for imports/exports of encrypted backups.
Biometric Authentication: Used optionally to secure your account natively.
Notifications: Used on Android 13+ to send optional birthday reminders and (in Online Mode) to alert you about family connection requests and tree updates.
The data processed is used strictly to provide the features of FaceFlect:
To map and visualize your family tree.
To enable face recognition and the Aura Scanner.
To generate Relationship Insights.
To facilitate secure biometric login.
We do not sell or rent your personal data to any third parties.
Offline Mode: All data remains entirely on your device. You have the sole option to initiate data exports (encrypted backups) which you control completely.
Online Mode: Your data is shared only with your approved connections within the FaceFlect network. You retain control over your privacy settings and who can view your profile and family tree.
FaceFlect utilizes locally-operating tools that do not transmit biometric data off your device. However, foundational frameworks may interact with system telemetry:
Google Play Services: May automatically collect standard, anonymized diagnostic crash logs based on your Android OS data sharing settings. These logs never contain facial embeddings or personal data.
Google ML Kit: Local face detection.
LiteRT: Local biometric embedding generation.
Firebase Authentication & Firestore: Used exclusively in Online Mode for secure cloud synchronization.
Android Biometric Prompt: Secure owner authentication.
Android Room & SQLCipher: Locally encrypted database storage.
Encryption at Rest: All sensitive data is stored in a locally encrypted database (AES-256).
Network Access: In Offline Mode, your data cannot be leaked remotely. In Online Mode, FaceFlect uses secure, encrypted connections (HTTPS) to sync your data with Google Firebase services.
Your data is retained only as long as you keep it on your device. You can delete individual profiles or your entire account at any time. In accordance with BIPA, FaceFlect will destroy your biometric data upon the deletion of your account.
FaceFlect requires your explicit, informed consent before any biometric processing occurs. You can withdraw this consent at any time by deleting your account or revoking system permissions.
FaceFlect is not directed at children under 13. The device owner is responsible for managing any family profiles added to the app. All data remains under the direct control of the user.
FaceFlect complies with global data protection laws:
CCPA: We do not sell personal information.
Australia (Privacy Act 1988): All sensitive information is handled per the Australian Privacy Principles.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.
AuraKin Solutions Email: faceflect@gmail.com