Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters. We built PassportPhoto with privacy as a core principle.
Last updated: January 2026
30-Minute Auto-Delete
All photos are automatically and permanently deleted 30 minutes after download.
HTTPS Encrypted
All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard TLS/SSL.
No Biometric Storage
Face detection is processed in real-time. No biometric data is retained.
Minimal Data Collection
We only collect your email for authentication. No tracking, no profiling.
1. Information We Collect
Photos
When you upload or capture a photo, it is temporarily processed on our servers for face detection, background removal, and resizing. Photos are stored only for the duration of processing and download, then automatically deleted after 30 minutes.
Email Address
We collect your email address when you sign in to download photos. This is used solely for authentication via magic link. We do not send marketing emails or share your email with third parties.
Usage Data
We collect anonymous usage statistics (pages visited, features used) to improve our service. This data cannot be used to identify you personally.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Process your photos according to government specifications
- Authenticate you for photo downloads
- Improve our service based on anonymous usage patterns
3. Photo Processing & Deletion
Processing: Photos are processed using AI models for face detection (MediaPipe) and background removal (rembg). Processing happens in real-time and takes under 5 seconds.
Storage: Photos are temporarily stored in encrypted cloud storage during processing and remain available for download.
Deletion: All photos are automatically and permanently deleted 30 minutes after download. If a photo is not downloaded, it is deleted after 24 hours.
4. Data Security
- All connections use HTTPS with TLS 1.3 encryption
- Photos are stored in encrypted cloud storage
- No biometric templates or face encodings are stored
- Access to systems is restricted and logged
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Cloud hosting: For secure, encrypted storage
- Email service: For sending magic link authentication emails
- Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics only
We do not sell, share, or provide your photos to any third party.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Know what data we have about you
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of analytics tracking
Since photos auto-delete and we only store your email, there is minimal data to manage. Contact us if you want your email removed from our system.
7. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
8. 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 on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our practices, please contact us through our website.
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