DermaGlow Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 18, 2026

Important: DermaGlow is a lifestyle and cosmetic skincare app for organization, routine tracking, and education only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

DermaGlow ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information:

• Name and email address (when you create an account)
• Profile information (skin type, concerns, age, gender)
• Photos (only when you use the photo log feature)

Usage Information:

• Skincare routine completion data
• Product inventory and usage tracking
• Visit history and personal notes
• App interaction data

Device Information:

• Device type and operating system
• Location (city/country, for weather-based recommendations)

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide personalized skincare routine suggestions
• To track your skincare routine progress
• To power AI-based skincare education features
• To send routine reminders (with your permission)
• To improve our app and services

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase services with encryption in transit and at rest. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information.

Photos used for the photo log feature are processed temporarily and are not stored permanently on our servers unless you explicitly save them to your profile.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Firebase: Authentication, database, and hosting
• Google Gemini AI: Powering AI chat and analysis features
• Google AdMob: Displaying advertisements to free users

These services have their own privacy policies governing data use.

5. Advertising

Our free version displays advertisements through Google AdMob. AdMob may collect device identifiers and usage data to show relevant ads. You can opt out of personalized advertising in your device settings.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your data
• Opt out of marketing communications

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, your data will be permanently removed within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

DermaGlow is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. 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 in the app and updating the "Last Updated" date.

10. Third-Party Product Images & Trademarks

DermaGlow displays product images to help users identify and manage their skincare products. All product images, brand names, logos, and trademarks shown in the app are the property of their respective owners.

• Product images are displayed for identification purposes only
• We do not claim ownership or endorsement by any brand
• Brand owners may request removal of their images by contacting us
• CeraVe®, Dot & Key®, and other brand names are registered trademarks of their respective companies

If you are a brand owner and wish to have your product images removed, please contact us at dermaglowapp@gmail.com.