Privacy Policy
Colorize Photos · Effective and last updated August 19, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains what information Colorize Photos (the “App,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, how it is collected and used, who receives it, and the choices available to you.
AI processing disclosure: Colorize Photos sends a resized copy of the photo you select, your selected color style, and — when you use Pro mode — your selected output resolution to a third-party AI processing provider to generate the image you request. In Flash mode the photo is processed by Alibaba Cloud Model Studio; in Pro mode the photo is processed by RapidAPI (the Palette photo colorization service). The App asks for your explicit permission before the first upload or AI request. For example, an old black-and-white family photo is sent so it can be colorized and returned to you.
1. Information We Collect
| Information | How we collect it | How we use it |
|---|---|---|
| Selected photos and generated images | You choose an individual photo using Apple’s system photo picker. The App does not require access to your entire photo library. | To upload, restore, colorize, edit, return, store, display in History, and delete your images at your request. |
| AI processing preferences | You select a color style or provide editing instructions. | To create the AI processing request and generate the result you requested. |
| Account information | We create an internal account identifier. If you choose Sign in with Apple, we receive the identifier and account information Apple makes available according to your choices. | To authenticate you, associate your images and history with your account, protect access, and support account recovery. |
| Purchase and entitlement information | Apple and our subscription-management provider supply product, transaction, subscription, credit, and entitlement status. We do not receive your full payment-card details. | To complete purchases, provide subscriptions and credits, restore purchases, prevent fraud, and provide support. |
| Technical and network information | Our servers automatically receive information needed to handle a request, such as IP address, request time, app version, response status, and security or error information. | To operate, secure, troubleshoot, prevent abuse of, and improve the reliability of the Service. |
| Support communications | You choose to email or otherwise contact us. | To respond to your request and maintain a record of the support interaction. |
Photos may contain faces or other personal information. Please upload a photo of another person only when you have the right and any permission required to do so.
2. AI Processing and Your Permission
Before the App uploads a photo for AI processing, it presents an in-app notice identifying:
- what will be sent: the selected photo, the selected color style, and — for Pro mode — the selected output resolution;
- who receives it: Alibaba Cloud Model Studio (Flash mode) or RapidAPI, the Palette photo colorization service (Pro mode); and
- why it is sent: to produce the restoration, colorization, or edit you requested.
Nothing is uploaded for this purpose unless you tap Agree & Continue. If you choose Not Now, the photo remains on your device and no AI request is made. Your permission is stored on your device.
You can withdraw permission at any time in Settings → Privacy → AI Data Sharing. Withdrawal prevents future uploads and AI sharing unless you agree again. It does not automatically delete images already in your cloud History; those can be deleted individually, or you can delete your account and all associated media from Settings.
3. Service Providers and Data Sharing
We share information only as needed to operate the App, provide a feature you request, process purchases, protect the Service, comply with law, or complete a business transfer subject to appropriate safeguards. Our principal service providers are:
| Provider | Data and purpose |
|---|---|
| Alibaba Cloud Model Studio (DashScope) | In Flash mode, receives a resized copy of the selected photo and color-style instructions to perform the third-party AI image processing you request. |
| RapidAPI (Palette photo colorization service) | In Pro mode, receives a resized copy of the selected photo, the auto-generated colorization prompt, your color style, and the output resolution to colorize the image you request. |
| Cloudflare R2 | Stores selected original photos and generated images so they can be processed, delivered, and shown in your History. |
| Supabase | Provides authentication and stores account, image, job, and related service metadata. |
| RevenueCat | Receives identifiers and purchase, subscription, credit, and entitlement information to manage in-app purchases and access. |
| Apple | Processes Sign in with Apple, App Store purchases, subscription management, and the system photo picker according to Apple’s terms and privacy policy. |
We require service providers that process personal information for us to use it only for the services they provide, apply appropriate security safeguards, and provide the same or equivalent protection described in this Policy and required by applicable law.
We do not sell your personal information. We do not use your photos or AI instructions for advertising, cross-app tracking, user profiling, or our own model training.
4. Storage, Retention, and Deletion
- Cloud History: selected original photos, generated results, and associated job records are retained while they remain in your History so you can access them again.
- Individual deletion: deleting an item from History deletes its job record and associated media when they are no longer referenced by another job.
- Account deletion: using Delete Account in Settings deletes your account, History, and stored media from our active systems.
- Transactions and security records: limited purchase, fraud-prevention, security, legal, and backup records may be retained for the period reasonably necessary to comply with law, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and maintain system integrity.
- Provider processing: service providers may keep limited request or security records according to their applicable retention rules and our service arrangements. We require them not to retain personal information longer than necessary to provide the service or meet legal obligations.
5. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect information, including encrypted network transmission, authenticated access, and access controls. No method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. International Data Transfers
Our providers may process information in countries or regions other than where you live, including locations where Alibaba Cloud Model Studio, RapidAPI (Palette), and our cloud providers operate. Where required, we use contractual or other lawful safeguards intended to protect transferred information.
7. Your Choices and Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict or object to processing, receive a portable copy, or withdraw consent. You may:
- withdraw future AI data-sharing permission in the App’s Settings;
- delete individual images and jobs from History;
- delete your account and stored media in Settings;
- manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID subscription settings; or
- contact us to make a privacy request.
We may need to verify your identity before completing a request. You may also have the right to complain to your local data-protection authority. We will not discriminate against you for exercising applicable privacy rights.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from a child under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information without appropriate authorization, contact us so we can investigate and delete it as required.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy as the App, providers, or legal requirements change. We will update the date above and provide additional notice or request renewed consent when a material change affects how photos or other personal information are shared.
10. Contact Us
For privacy questions or requests, email wingssoftservice@outlook.com.