Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 16, 2026

You Were There ("we", "our", or "us") operates the You Were There mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address — for account identification and communication
• Display name — shown within the App
• Social login data — if you sign in with Google or Apple, we receive your name, email, and unique identifier from those services

Photos You Upload

When you use the App to generate AI time-travel photos, we collect the photos you upload. These photos are used solely for the purpose of generating your requested images.

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information about how you use the App, including:

• Credit balance and transaction history
• Generation history (templates used, timestamps)
• Device information (device type, operating system)
• App interaction data (features used, session duration)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Generate AI-powered historical photos based on your uploads
• Create and manage your account
• Process credit purchases and transactions
• Send important notifications (generation complete, account alerts)
• Improve and optimize the App's performance and features
• Enforce our Terms of Service and prevent abuse

3. AI Photo Processing

Your uploaded photos are processed by AI models to generate historical composites. Important details:

• Photos are processed by our AI generation pipeline and are not shared with third parties for their own purposes
• Uploaded photos are used solely for generating your requested images
• We do not use your photos to train AI models
• Generated images are stored in your account and can be deleted at any time

4. Data Retention

• Generated photos with low engagement are automatically deleted after 30 days to manage storage. You can mark photos as favorites to prevent automatic deletion.
• Account data is retained as long as your account is active.
• Uploaded original photos are retained only as long as necessary for generation processing.
• If you delete your account, all associated data (photos, account information, transaction history) will be permanently deleted within 30 days.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Sign-In / Apple Sign-In — for authentication
• Apple App Store / Google Play Store — for processing in-app purchases
• Cloud hosting providers — for secure data storage and processing

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy governing the use of your information.

6. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under 13 years of age (or under 16 in the European Union). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under these age limits, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected].

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area, you have the following rights:

• Right of access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure — request deletion of your personal data
• Right to data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to object — object to the processing of your personal data
• Right to restrict processing — request that we limit the use of your data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL)
• Secure storage of passwords (hashed, never stored in plain text)
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication for internal systems

While we strive to protect your data, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting a notice in the App or sending you an email. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.

Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.