Privacy Policy

Introduction

Masterlapse ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Masterlapse mobile application (the "App").

Information We Collect

Camera Access

Our App requires access to your device's camera to capture timelapse photos. The photos you capture are:

• Stored locally on your device
• Uploaded to your personal cloud storage (Firebase) only when you choose to sync
• Never shared with third parties without your explicit consent

Device Information

We collect limited device information to ensure app functionality:

• Device model and operating system version (for compatibility)
• App crash reports (via Firebase Crashlytics) to improve stability
• Anonymous usage analytics to understand how the app is used

Authentication Token

We use a token-based authentication system. Your authentication token is stored securely on your device and is used only to authenticate your app instance with our servers.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the timelapse capture service
• Sync your photos to cloud storage when enabled
• Send you push notifications for capture schedules (if enabled)
• Improve app performance and fix bugs
• Respond to your support requests

Data Storage and Security

Your photos and data are stored using Google Firebase services, which employ industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit and at rest. We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties.

Third-Party Services

Our App uses the following third-party services:

• Google Firebase - For cloud storage, authentication, analytics, and crash reporting
• Google Cloud Platform - For backend services and video processing

These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your data.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request deletion of your data from our servers
• Opt out of analytics collection
• Disable cloud sync and keep photos only locally

Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@masterlapse.com