Privacy Policy for How Hot Am I

Last Updated: January 20, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to How Hot Am I, an AI-powered facial attractiveness analysis platform. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, process, and protect your data when you use our AI photo analysis services.

Our Core Privacy Principles:

• Temporary Processing Only: We never permanently store your uploaded photos
• Automatic Deletion: All photos are automatically deleted within 30 minutes
• Minimal Data Collection: We only collect what's necessary to provide our service
• User Control: You can request immediate deletion of your photos at any time

Photo Upload and Processing

What Happens to Your Photos

When you upload a photo for AI analysis, here's exactly what occurs:

1. Temporary Storage: Your photo is temporarily stored on our secure servers with a 30-minute automatic expiration
2. AI Analysis: Our AI algorithms analyze facial features, symmetry, and proportions
3. Result Generation: We generate anonymized analysis results (scores, measurements, feedback)
4. Automatic Deletion: Your original photo is automatically deleted after 30 minutes
5. Result Retention: Only anonymized analysis results are retained for service improvement

Photo Processing Details

• File Formats Supported: PNG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP (maximum 10MB)
• Image Processing: Photos may be automatically compressed and resized for optimal analysis
• Face Detection: We use AI to detect and analyze facial features and landmarks
• Analysis Components: Facial symmetry, golden ratio measurements, skin quality assessment, and feature classification

Your Control Over Photo Deletion

• Immediate Deletion: You can request immediate deletion of your photo within 60 seconds of upload
• Automatic Cleanup: Our system automatically deletes all photos every 30 minutes
• No Recovery: Once deleted, photos cannot be recovered by us or anyone else

Data We Collect and Use

Information We Collect

1. Analysis Results (Anonymized)

   • What We Collect: Facial analysis scores, measurements, and statistical data
   • Purpose: To provide analysis results and improve our AI algorithms
   • Retention: Anonymized results may be retained for service improvement

2. Technical Information

   • What We Collect: Device type, browser information, IP address (hashed for privacy)
   • Purpose: To optimize service performance and ensure compatibility
   • Retention: 30 days for technical optimization

3. Usage Statistics

   • What We Collect: Service usage patterns, feature interactions, error logs
   • Purpose: To improve service quality and user experience
   • Retention: Aggregated data only, no personal identification

4. Account Information (Optional)

   • What We Collect: Email address if you choose to create an account
   • Purpose: To manage your account and provide customer support
   • Retention: Until account deletion

Information We DO NOT Collect

• Original Photos: Never stored permanently
• Personal Identity: No names, addresses, or personal identifiers linked to analysis
• Biometric Templates: No permanent biometric identifiers are created or stored
• Social Media Data: No integration with social media platforms

Third-Party AI Services

AI Service Providers

To provide our facial analysis service, we may use the following third-party AI providers:

• OpenAI: For advanced facial feature analysis
• DeepSeek: For facial recognition and processing
• Replicate: For specialized AI model inference
• MediaPipe: For facial landmark detection

Data Processing by Third Parties

• Temporary Processing: Third-party services only process your photos temporarily during analysis
• No Permanent Storage: Third-party providers do not permanently store your photos
• Contractual Protection: All third-party providers are bound by strict data protection agreements
• Privacy Policies: Please review the privacy policies of our AI service providers for additional information

Data Security and Protection

Security Measures

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption: All data transmission uses SSL/TLS encryption
• Secure Storage: Temporary files are stored in encrypted, access-controlled environments
• Access Controls: Strict employee access controls and authentication requirements
• Automatic Cleanup: Automated systems ensure timely deletion of temporary files
• Security Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for unauthorized access attempts

Data Breach Response

In the unlikely event of a security incident:

• We will investigate and contain the incident immediately
• Affected users will be notified within 72 hours
• We will cooperate with relevant authorities as required by law
• We will take steps to prevent similar incidents in the future

Your Rights and Choices

General Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: Request information about data we have collected about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request immediate deletion of your photos and analysis data
• Portability: Request a copy of your analysis results in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain types of data processing

GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

If you are a resident of the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR:

• Right to be Forgotten: Request complete deletion of all your data
• Data Protection Officer: Contact our DPO for privacy-related concerns
• Supervisory Authority: File complaints with your local data protection authority
• Lawful Basis: We process data based on legitimate interests and user consent

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights:

• Email: Contact us at [email protected]
• Response Time: We will respond within 30 days (72 hours for deletion requests)
• Verification: We may require identity verification for security purposes

Cookies and Tracking

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

   • Purpose: Website functionality, security, and session management
   • Duration: Session-based (deleted when you close your browser)
   • Control: Cannot be disabled as they are necessary for service operation

2. Analytics Cookies

   • Purpose: Understanding website usage and improving user experience
   • Duration: Up to 2 years
   • Control: Can be disabled through browser settings

3. Performance Cookies

   • Purpose: Monitoring service performance and error tracking
   • Duration: 30 days
   • Control: Can be disabled through browser settings

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through:

• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies
• Opt-Out Tools: Use browser extensions or privacy tools
• Our Settings: Adjust preferences in your account settings (if applicable)

Age Restrictions and Minors

Age Requirements

• Minimum Age: You must be at least 13 years old to use our service
• Parental Consent: Users under 18 require parental consent
• Age Verification: We may request age verification for compliance

Protection of Minors

• No Targeting: We do not specifically target or market to minors
• Enhanced Protection: Additional privacy protections apply to users under 18
• Parental Rights: Parents can request deletion of their minor child's data

International Data Transfers

Data Processing Locations

• Primary Servers: Located in secure data centers with appropriate safeguards
• Third-Party Services: May process data in various countries with adequate protection
• Transfer Safeguards: All international transfers use appropriate safeguards (Standard Contractual Clauses, adequacy decisions)

Data Retention

Retention Periods

• Photos: Automatically deleted within 30 minutes
• Analysis Results: Anonymized results retained for service improvement
• Technical Logs: 30 days for performance optimization
• Account Data: Until account deletion or 2 years of inactivity

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Policy Updates

• Notification: We will notify users of material changes via email or website notice
• Effective Date: Changes become effective 30 days after notification
• Continued Use: Continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of updated terms
• Version History: Previous versions available upon request

Contact Information

Privacy Inquiries

For any privacy-related questions or concerns:

• Email: [email protected]
• Response Time: Within 48 hours for general inquiries, 24 hours for urgent matters
• Data Protection Officer: [email protected]
• Mailing Address: Available upon request for legal proceedings

Regulatory Contacts

• EU Representative: Available for EU residents upon request
• UK Representative: Available for UK residents upon request

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Effective Date: January 20, 2025

By using How Hot Am I, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting us with your privacy!