Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Your privacy is very important to us, and we take it seriously. This tab informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service(s) and the choices you have associated with that data.  If you choose to use our Service(s), then you agree to the collection and use of data in accordance with the terms of this policy. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy, nor will we sell your personal data.


Personal Data

Colour Varia collects only the email address, username and user ID associated with each user's primary account, exclusively for authentication purposes only. Your email address, username and user ID are stored securely on Google Firestore. We respect user privacy; thus, you have the right to delete your email data at any time. Our aim is to ensure data security and maintain user control over personal information.

The collection of this data (email address, username and user ID) is transmitted off the user's device to the Colour Varia Google Firestore Database. This collected data (email address, username and user ID) is not processed ephemerally.


E-commerce Integration

Our app integrates with various e-commerce platforms to enhance your shopping experience. When you interact with product links within our app, you will be redirected to the respective brand's website. Please be aware that these third-party websites have their own privacy policies and practices, which we do not control. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit through our app to understand how your personal data will be handled.


Deletion of Personal Data

Upon your decision to delete your account, all associated data is automatically and irreversibly erased. This process guarantees the complete security of your data, safeguarding it against any potential tampering.

To delete your personal data from Colour Varia, please follow these steps:

1 - Go to the account page in he Colour Varia app by tapping the icon shaped like a person at the far right of the app’s navigation bar.
2 - Tap the button 'Delete Account'.
3 - Confirm by tapping 'Yes'. This action will permanently delete your account and all associated personal data, including your email, username, and user ID associated with your primary account.

Deletion of personal data is automated and occurs immediately after the action has been submitted, your personal details are not withheld for any amount of time before being deleted. The deletion process is irreversible, and all deleted data cannot be recovered. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us at colourvaria@gmail.com.



Children's Privacy and In-App Purchase Policy


Our services are available to all age groups, including children under the age of 13. We take care in handling the data of children and do so in compliance with legal requirements, including obtaining parental consent where necessary.

While our app does collect personal information (email, username and the user Id associated with the user's primary account) from users under 13, we do not have a built-in parental notification system for in-app purchases.

Therefore, we strongly encourage parents and guardians to actively oversee their children's use of the app, especially regarding in-app purchases. If a child under 13 has made a purchase without your consent, or if you have any concerns about your child’s data and usage of our app, please contact us immediately.

We adhere to strict data protection and privacy laws. Please be aware that certain features in our app are behind a paywall. We advise that parents or guardians monitor these transactions and manage the payment methods associated with their child's App Store account to prevent unintended purchases. For any inquiries or assistance regarding children's privacy and data management, please reach out to us at colourvaria@gmail.com.


Image Processing

The Colour Varia App (“the App”) requires you to take an image of yourself for the purposes of assessing your skin’s colour and luminosity and also your eye colour. This process is conducted locally on your device and the resulting image is stored only for the purposes of processing the image after which it is deleted permanently. We do not otherwise retain or use these images. The hex codes related to your skin colour and eye colour are retained  on firebase servers as this is data is needed to create your colour palettes. The hex codes directly linked to your skin colour and eye colour can be irreversibly deleted by the user by selecting "Delete Account" within the Colour Varia app. The hex codes directly linked to your skin colour and eye colour will not be transferred to third party's. Please further down in our policy the protective measures we have in place to safely store your data.


Meta Pixel and AppsFlyer Integration

We use Meta Pixel and AppsFlyer within our app to track events and measure marketing success rates. These tools help us understand user interactions and improve our service offerings. The data collected through MetaPixel and AppsFlyer is used to optimise our marketing efforts and is subject to the privacy policies of Meta and AppsFlyer.


Information / Data Collection and Use


While our Service(s) is in use, we collect and share with third party service providers certain data relating to our users, including but not limited to personal information that can be used to identify you (“Personal Data”) and information provided by your browser regarding how a user interacts with our Service(s) (“Usage Data”). Personal and Usage Data is collected for the following purposes:

Privacy Policy
Your privacy is very important to us, and we take it seriously. This tab informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service(s) and the choices you have associated with that data.  If you choose to use our Service(s), then you agree to the collection and use of data in accordance with the terms of this policy. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy, nor will we sell your personal data.


Personal Data

Colour Varia collects only the email address, username and user ID associated with each user's primary account, exclusively for authentication purposes only. Your email address, username and user ID are stored securely on Google Firestore. We respect user privacy; thus, you have the right to delete your email data at any time. Our aim is to ensure data security and maintain user control over personal information.

The collection of this data (email address, username and user ID) is transmitted off the user's device to the Colour Varia Google Firestore Database. This collected data (email address, username and user ID) is not processed ephemerally.


Deletion of Personal Data
Upon your decision to delete your account, all associated data is automatically and irreversibly erased. This process guarantees the complete security of your data, safeguarding it against any potential tampering.

To delete your personal data from Colour Varia, please follow these steps:

1 - Go to the account page in he Colour Varia app by tapping the icon shaped like a person at the far right of the app’s navigation bar.
2 - Tap the button 'Delete Account'.
3 - Confirm by tapping 'Yes'. This action will permanently delete your account and all associated personal data, including your email, username, and user ID associated with your primary account.

Deletion of personal data is automated and occurs immediately after the action has been submitted, your personal details are not withheld for any amount of time before being deleted. The deletion process is irreversible, and all deleted data cannot be recovered. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us at colourvaria@gmail.com.



Children's Privacy and In-App Purchase Policy


Our services are available to all age groups, including children under the age of 13. We take care in handling the data of children and do so in compliance with legal requirements, including obtaining parental consent where necessary.

While our app does collect personal information (email, username and the user Id associated with the user's primary account) from users under 13, we do not have a built-in parental notification system for in-app purchases.

Therefore, we strongly encourage parents and guardians to actively oversee their children's use of the app, especially regarding in-app purchases. If a child under 13 has made a purchase without your consent, or if you have any concerns about your child’s data and usage of our app, please contact us immediately.

We adhere to strict data protection and privacy laws. Please be aware that certain features in our app are behind a paywall. We advise that parents or guardians monitor these transactions and manage the payment methods associated with their child's App Store account to prevent unintended purchases. For any inquiries or assistance regarding children's privacy and data management, please reach out to us at colourvaria@gmail.com.



Image Processing

The Colour Varia App (“the App”) requires you to take an image of yourself for the purposes of assessing your skin’s colour and luminosity and also your eye colour. This process is conducted locally on your device and the resulting image is stored only for the purposes of processing the image after which it is deleted permanently. We do not otherwise retain or use these images. The hex codes related to your skin colour and eye colour are retained  on firebase servers as this is data is needed to create your colour palettes. The hex codes directly linked to your skin colour and eye colour can be irreversibly deleted by the user by selecting "Delete Account" within the Colour Varia app. The hex codes directly linked to your skin colour and eye colour will not be transferred to third party's. Please further down in our policy the protective measures we have in place to safely store your data.


Information / Data Collection and Use


While our Service(s) is in use, we collect and share with third party service providers certain data relating to our users, including but not limited to personal information that can be used to identify you (“Personal Data”) and information provided by your browser regarding how a user interacts with our Service(s) (“Usage Data”). Personal and Usage Data is collected for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain the Service(s)
  • To notify you about changes to the Service(s) and otherwise communicate with you. Please note that you cannot unsubscribe from these types of communications as they contain important information about the Service(s)
  • To provide customer care and support
  • To enable us to improve the Service(s)
  • To monitor usage of the Service(s)
  • To detect, prevent and address technical issues
  • To provide marketing communications and to optimise marketing initiatives.


Subscription Purchase and Cancellation

Purchasing a Subscription: When you purchase a subscription to our app through the iOS App Store, you gain immediate access to all premium features. The details of your subscription, including duration, cost, and the benefits included, are clearly outlined in the App Store during the purchase process.

Cancellation Policy and Process:

Freedom to Cancel Anytime:


You can cancel your subscription at any point during its duration without incurring any penalties or hidden fees.Easy

Cancellation Steps:
To cancel, simply navigate to the same page where you purchased the subscription within our app. Tap on ‘Cancel Subscription’ and you will be brought to you native phones setting to cancel the subscription. Follow the on-screen instructions to confirm your cancellation.

Automatic Cancellation Confirmation: The app Store handles the cancellation and you will receive a confirmation from the App Store once your subscription is successfully cancelled.

Continued Access Post-Cancellation: Even after cancelling, you will retain full access to all premium features of the app until the end of your current subscription period. This means you can continue to enjoy the app’s benefits for the duration that you have already paid for.

Privacy and Security: We respect your privacy and the security of your information. All subscription details are handled with utmost confidentiality and in accordance with our Privacy Policy, as well as the privacy standards of the iOS App Store. By subscribing to our app through the app store, you agree to these terms. We are dedicated to ensuring a transparent and hassle-free experience for our users. Should you have any queries or need assistance, our customer support team is readily available to help.]



Transfer Of Data


Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to, and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those within your jurisdiction.

If you are located outside the United Kingdom (‘UK’) or United States of America (‘USA’) and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data, including Personal Data, to the UK and USA and process it in those locations.

Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.

Colour Varia will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and no transfer of your Personal Data will take place to an organisation or a country unless there are adequate controls in place relating to the security of your data and other personal information.


Disclosure of Data


Colour Varia may disclose your PersonalData where necessary to:

  • To comply with a legal requirement
  • To protect the rights of and property belonging to Colour Varia
  • To prevent and investigate wrong doing inconnection with the Service(s)
  • To protect the personal safety of users of the Service(s) and/or the public
  • To protect against legal liability
  • To meet a request for disclosure made by you


Your Rights Regarding Personal Data


The Data Protection legislation applicable in the UK (where the Data Controller has a registered company, see below) gives you the following rights in relation to your Personal Data:

  • The right to be informed about the collection and use of your data
  • The right to access Personal Data and supplementary information
  • The right to have inaccurate Personal Data rectified, or completed if it is incomplete
  • The right to erasure in certain circumstances
  • The right to restrict processing in certain circumstances
  • The right to data portability, which allows the data subject to obtain and re-use their Personal Data for their own purposes across different services
  • The right to object to processing in certain circumstances
  • Rights relating to automated decision making and profiling
  • The right to withdraw consent at any time (where relevant)
  • The right to be complain to the Information Commissioner (see below)

Please note that if your local laws provide for additional rights and protections otherwise not specified in this Privacy Policy, we undertake to comply with such additional requirements if Colour Varia is obligated to do so in accordance with the applicable laws.  


Security of Data


The security of your data is important to us but please note that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

We use the following security measures to protect your Personal Data:
  • Use secure facilities for the storage of Personal Data
  • Use passwords to protect your Colour Varia account
  • Restrict access to your Personal Data to those of our employees and Service Providers who need access to such data to perform their duties and ensure that confidentiality clauses are operational where appropriate
  • Regularly review and update our privacy controls and policies


Service Providers


We may employ third party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service(s)("Service Providers"), to provide the Service(s) on our behalf, to perform Service-related services or to assist us in analysing how our Service(s) is used.

These third parties have access to your Personal Data only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated (either contractually or under the terms of theService Providers’ own privacy policy) not to disclose or use it for unauthorised purposes.

Colour Varia uses Firebase (backed by Google) for its data storage.  For more information on the privacy practices of Firebase, please visit the webpage at https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy


Analytics


We may use third-party Service Providers to monitor and analyse the use of our Service(s).

Google Analytics is a web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic. Google uses the data collected to track and monitor the use of our Service(s). This data is shared with other Google services. Google may use the collected data to contextualise and personalise the ads of its own advertising network. For more information on the privacy practices of Google, please visit the webpage at https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/analytics/terms/us/

Payment / Financial Information


Colour Varia does not process or retain any financial information relating to a user’s account. All financial information is processed via the payment platform, Revenue Cat. For more information on the privacy practices of Revenue Cat please visit the webpage at https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy/


Owner and Data Controller Details

Moro Limited
1-3 Thackeray Street London W8 5ET
colourvaria@gmail.com


Changes to Privacy Policy 

We reserve the right to modify our Privacy Policy at any time simply by posting such modification on this tab and without any other notification. Any such modification will be effective immediately upon posting. It is your responsibility to review our Privacy Policy from time to time to ensure that you continue to agree with all its terms.

If you have any questions above this Privacy Policy, please email colourvaria@gmail.com.


Complaints

If you have a complaint about how we use your Personal Data, please do not hesitate to contact us at colourvaria@gmail.com. If you are unhappy with the way that we have dealt with your complaint, you can refer your complaint to the UK’s Independent Authority, the Information Commissioner’s Office. For more information you can visit their website at ico.org.uk.  


Last Updated

The Privacy Policy was last updated on 30 November 2023.

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