Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters. Learn how Kirkify protects your data and respects your privacy.
2025/11/30
Introduction
At Kirkify, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your data when you use our AI face swap service.
Last Updated: November 30, 2025
Our Privacy Approach
Kirkify is built with privacy and security in mind. Here's what makes us different:
- Real-Time Processing: Images are processed in real-time and not permanently stored
- Secure Authentication: We use Google OAuth for secure sign-in
- No Watermarks: We don't add tracking pixels to your transformed images
- Minimal Data Collection: We only collect what's necessary to provide the service
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you sign in with Google, we collect:
- Name: From your Google account
- Email Address: From your Google account
- Profile Picture: From your Google account (optional)
When you use our service, we collect:
- Uploaded Images: Temporarily to process face swaps
- Generated Results: Stored temporarily for download
- Credit Usage: To track your available swaps
When you purchase credits, Stripe (our payment processor) collects:
- Payment Information: Credit card details (we never see full card numbers)
- Billing Address: Required for payment processing
When you contact us, we collect:
- Name and Email: To respond to your inquiry
- Message Content: To understand and address your question
Automatically Collected Information
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website:
- Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on site
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution
- Geographic Data: Approximate location based on IP address (city/country)
- Face Swap Statistics: Number of swaps created, success rates (anonymous)
This data is anonymized and used solely to improve our service.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for:
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Service Delivery:
- Process your face swap requests
- Track and manage your credit balance
- Store your transformation history (in your account)
- Deliver generated images
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Account Management:
- Keep you signed in
- Remember your preferences (theme, language)
- Send service notifications (credit balance, completed swaps)
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Payment Processing:
- Process credit purchases via Stripe
- Generate invoices/receipts
- Prevent fraud
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Service Improvement:
- Understand usage patterns
- Fix bugs and technical issues
- Develop new features
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Customer Support:
- Respond to your questions and feedback
- Troubleshoot issues
How Long We Store Your Data
| Data Type | Retention Period | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Uploaded Images | Deleted immediately after processing | Not needed after swap is created |
| Generated Results | 30 days | To allow you to re-download |
| Account Information | Until you delete your account | Required for service |
| Credit Purchase History | 7 years | Legal/tax requirements |
| Analytics Data | 26 months | Google Analytics retention |
| Contact Form Submissions | 1 year | Support purposes |
You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us or deleting your account.
What We DON'T Do
- ❌ We don't sell your data to third parties
- ❌ We don't send marketing emails (unless you subscribe to our newsletter)
- ❌ We don't permanently store your uploaded images
- ❌ We don't share your generated images publicly
- ❌ We don't track you across other websites
- ❌ We don't use your images to train AI models
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures:
- Encryption: HTTPS for all data transmission
- Secure Authentication: OAuth 2.0 with Google
- Payment Security: PCI-compliant through Stripe
- Database Security: Encrypted at rest
- Regular Backups: Daily backups with encryption
- Access Controls: Limited employee access to user data
Third-Party Services
We use the following trusted third-party services:
Google OAuth
- Purpose: Secure user authentication
- Data Shared: Name, email, profile picture
- Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
Google Analytics
- Purpose: Website analytics
- Data Collected: Anonymized usage statistics
- Privacy Policy: Google Analytics Privacy
Stripe
- Purpose: Payment processing
- Data Collected: Payment information, billing address
- Privacy Policy: Stripe Privacy Policy
Replicate (AI Processing)
- Purpose: AI face swap processing
- Data Shared: Uploaded images (processed and deleted immediately)
- Privacy Policy: Replicate Privacy Policy
Vercel (Hosting)
- Purpose: Website hosting and delivery
- Data Collected: Server logs (IP addresses, request times)
- Privacy Policy: Vercel Privacy Policy
Cookies
We use cookies to provide and improve our service. See our Cookie Policy for details.
Essential cookies we use:
- Authentication tokens (to keep you signed in)
- Session management (to track your credits)
- User preferences (to remember your settings)
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but blocking essential cookies will prevent you from using Kirkify.
Your Rights
Under GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy laws, you have the right to:
Access
Request a copy of your personal data we hold.
Correction
Request correction of inaccurate data.
Deletion
Request deletion of your data (right to be forgotten).
Portability
Request your data in a machine-readable format.
Opt-Out
- Disable analytics tracking using browser extensions
- Unsubscribe from newsletter emails
- Delete your account to stop all data collection
Object
Object to processing of your data for certain purposes.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@kirkify.io or use the contact form.
Children's Privacy
Kirkify is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.
International Users
Kirkify is hosted on servers located in various regions worldwide (via Vercel's CDN). By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your data to these locations.
For EU users, we comply with GDPR:
- Legal basis for processing: Consent and contract performance
- Data transfers: Standard contractual clauses
- Data protection officer: Available upon request
For California users, we comply with CCPA:
- We don't sell personal information
- You can request data deletion
- You can opt-out of data sharing
Data Breach Notification
In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will:
- Investigate and contain the breach immediately
- Notify affected users within 72 hours
- Report to relevant authorities as required by law
- Take steps to prevent future breaches
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
Significant changes will be notified via:
- Email notification (if you have an account)
- Prominent notice on our website
- Update banner in the app
Continued use of Kirkify after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
- Email: support@kirkify.io
- Contact Form: Contact Us
- Website: kirkify.io
For privacy-related requests (data access, deletion, etc.), please include:
- Your registered email address
- Specific request (access, deletion, correction, etc.)
- Any relevant account details
We will respond to all requests within 30 days.
Remember: We process your images in real-time and delete them immediately after generating results. Your privacy and security are our top priorities.