Privacy Policy
Introduction and Consent
Welcome to DROBE ("we," "our," "us"). Your privacy is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application ("App"). Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.
1. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services to you.
A. Personal Information
Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password.
Profile Information: Information you provide to personalize your experience, such as style preferences, occasion selections, and profile pictures.
B. User-Generated Content
Photos of Clothing: Images of your clothing items uploaded during onboarding and wardrobe management.
Metadata: Details related to your clothing items, including last worn date, wear frequency, cleanliness status, and other relevant attributes.
C. Usage Data
Interaction Data: Information about how you interact with the App, including selected outfits, browsing history, feature usage, and time spent on different sections.
Preferences: Your selected styles, occasions, and any custom settings within the App.
D. Device and Technical Information
Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, mobile network information, and device settings.
Log Data: IP address, browser type, device settings, date and time of your use, crash reports, and other diagnostic data.
E. Location Data
Weather Data: We use your device's location to fetch current and forecasted weather information from OpenWeather to provide personalized outfit recommendations.
F. Third-Party Information
Authentication Providers: Information from third-party services you use to log in, such as Google or Apple ID.
Third-Party Services: Data shared with services like Firebase, Gemini, and OpenWeather as part of providing our services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for various purposes to provide and enhance our services:
A. Provide and Improve Our Services
Personalized Recommendations: Analyze your wardrobe and provide tailored outfit suggestions based on your style preferences, occasions, and weather data.
Service Delivery: Operate, maintain, and enhance the App’s functionality and performance.
Outfit Creation: Use AI and machine learning algorithms to generate outfit recommendations based on your wardrobe data and external factors like weather.
B. Communication
Notifications: Send you updates, reminders, and promotional messages related to the App.
Customer Support: Respond to your inquiries and provide assistance.
C. Data Analysis and Research
Usage Analytics: Analyze how users interact with the App to improve features and user experience.
Research and Development: Conduct research to enhance our services and develop new features.
D. Security and Safety
Protecting Users: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and other harmful activities.
Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
E. Marketing and Advertising
Personalized Advertising: With your consent, show you targeted advertisements based on your preferences and usage patterns.
Promotional Offers: Inform you about special offers, promotions, and other marketing communications.
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
A. Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers that perform services on our behalf.
B. Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or if we believe it is necessary to:
Respond to lawful requests by public authorities.
Protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our users or others.
C. Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to this Privacy Policy.
D. With Your Consent
We may share your information with your consent or at your direction.
E. Aggregated and Anonymized Data
We may share aggregated or anonymized information that does not directly identify you for various purposes, including research and analysis.
4. Data Security
We implement robust security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include:
Encryption: Using SSL/TLS protocols to encrypt data in transit and encryption standards to protect data at rest.
Access Controls: Restricting access to personal data to authorized personnel only, based on their role and necessity.
Regular Audits: Conducting regular security assessments and audits to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Secure Development Practices: Following industry best practices for secure software development to minimize security risks.
Despite these measures, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
5. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
A. Access and Portability
Right to Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
B. Correction
Right to Rectify: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
C. Deletion
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
D. Restriction of Processing
Right to Restrict: Request restriction of processing your personal data under specific circumstances.
E. Object to Processing
Right to Object: Object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes, including direct marketing.
F. Withdraw Consent
Right to Withdraw: Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your data.
G. Non-Discrimination
We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section below. We may require additional information to verify your identity and ensure the security of your data.
6. Children's Privacy
DROBE is intended for users who are 13 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a child under 13, we will delete such information from our records.
If you believe that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so that we can take the necessary actions.
7. Third-Party Links and Services
Our App may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will:
Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
In some cases, provide additional notice (such as a notification within the App).
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your country of residence. By using our App, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside of your jurisdiction, which may have different data protection laws.
We take appropriate measures to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy, including implementing standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities.
10. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When your personal data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
Specific retention periods may vary based on the type of data and the purposes for which it was collected. For example:
Account Information: Retained for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services.
User-Generated Content: Retained until you choose to delete it.
Usage Data: Retained for analytics and improvement purposes for a limited period.
11. California Privacy Rights
California Residents: If you are a resident of California, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to:
Request Information: About our collection, use, and sharing of your personal data.
Request Deletion: Of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
Opt-Out of Sale: Request that we do not sell your personal data.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: contact.drobe.ai@gmail.com
Mailing Address: 307 Washington Ave, Baltimore Md. 21204
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 days.
13. Do Not Track
Our App does not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals. If you enable a DNT setting in your browser or device, it will not affect our collection or use of your personal information.
14. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Your State], without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from or related to this policy shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located within Maryland.
15. Effective Date
This Privacy Policy is effective as of April 27, 2024.
Disclaimer: This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. We recommend consulting with a qualified attorney to ensure that your Privacy Policy complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
16. Additional Provisions
To further enhance the robustness and legal soundness of this Privacy Policy tailored to DROBE, the following additional sections are included:
A. Information Security Practices
We employ industry-standard security practices to protect your information, including:
Regular Security Audits: Conducting periodic assessments to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
Secure Data Storage: Utilizing encrypted databases and secure servers to store your information.
Incident Response Plan: Having a plan in place to respond promptly to any data breaches or security incidents.
B. Data Minimization
We collect only the information necessary to provide our services. We do not collect or retain data that is not directly relevant to our operations or your user experience.
C. User Control and Transparency
Account Management: You can access, update, and manage your account information through the App settings.
Data Export: You have the ability to export your personal data from the App.
Outfit History: Access to your past outfit selections and recommendations is available within the App.
D. Automated Decision-Making and Profiling
Our App uses automated processes and machine learning algorithms to generate outfit recommendations based on your data. While these processes are designed to enhance your user experience, you have the right to:
Understand the Logic: Request information about how your data is used in automated decision-making.
Human Intervention: Request manual review of automated decisions if applicable.
E. Third-Party Integrations
Our App integrates with third-party services to provide enhanced functionality. These integrations include:
Firebase: For authentication, database management, and analytics.
OpenWeather: For accessing weather data relevant to outfit recommendations.
Gemini: For AI-driven outfit analysis and generation.
Cloud Functions: For executing backend processes that support the App’s operations.
Each third-party service has its own privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.
F. User-Generated Content Licensing
By uploading photos and other content to DROBE, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display your content solely for the purposes of providing and improving our services. This license is revocable when you delete your content from the App.
17. International Users
If you are accessing our App from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States and other countries. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from those in your jurisdiction. By using our App, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.
We take steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy, including implementing standard contractual clauses and other safeguards approved by relevant authorities.
18. User Consent
By using our App, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our App. Your continued use of the App following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
19. Feedback and Suggestions
We welcome and encourage you to provide feedback, suggestions, and ideas to help us improve our services. When you provide feedback, we may use it to enhance the App and develop new features, but we will not associate your feedback with any personal information unless you explicitly provide it.