1. Overview
BugClip is published by Curvachip LLC, a single-person software company. We are committed to limiting the data we collect as much as possible, processing data on-device wherever feasible, and being completely transparent about anything we do collect.
2. What we collect
The table below is a complete record of every category of data that BugClipcollects or processes. If a category is not listed here, we do not collect it.
| Data category | Purpose | Stored | Retained | Shared with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submitted images and text | Identifying bugs and insects, answering questions, and generating AI responses | external | Temporarily by OpenAI for abuse monitoring (typically up to 30 days). Not used to train OpenAI models. | Cloudflare and OpenAI |
| AI responses | Displaying bug identifications and AI-generated explanations | external | OpenAI may temporarily retain generated responses for abuse monitoring and security purposes. | OpenAI |
| Network information | Routing requests, security, and abuse prevention | external | Processed by Cloudflare to provide routing and security services. Retention is subject to Cloudflare's policies. | Cloudflare |
| AI chat history | Storing previous interactions to provide context for ongoing conversations | on-device | Until you clear the chat history or uninstall the app. | nobody |
We never collect: your name, email address, phone number, location, contacts, photos (beyond what you explicitly submit to a feature), or any device identifier that could be used to track you across apps.
3. How we handle your data
Any data processed by BugClip is used only to provide the features you choose to use. We do not use your data for unrelated purposes.
Specifically, we never:
- Sell your data to any party
- Use your data for advertising
- Build a profile of you across apps or sessions
- Share your data with anyone not listed in the table above
- Retain data beyond the period necessary for the feature it supports
4. AI processing
BugClip uses OpenAI to process identification requests. The data sent consists only of the image or text you explicitly submit by pressing the identification button. This data is:
- Transmitted over an encrypted HTTPS connection
- Processed by OpenAI under their own privacy policy: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Not stored by Curvachip after the response is returned
- Not used to train Curvachip's own models (we don't have any)
We recommend reviewing OpenAI's privacy policy if you have concerns about how they handle submitted data on their end.
5. Third-party services
BugClip uses the following third-party services. Each link goes to that service's own privacy policy:
- See the data table in section 2 for the complete list of services.
Curvachip selects third-party services carefully and only includes those that are necessary for a specific feature. We do not use advertising SDKs.
6. Data retention
On-device data is retained until you delete the app or manually clear it within the app's settings. Curvachip holds no copies of on-device data and cannot recover it if you uninstall the app.
Data submitted to the AI identification feature is processed in real time and is not retained by Curvachip after the response is received. Retention by OpenAI is governed by their own privacy policy.
7. Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights under applicable privacy law (including GDPR, CCPA, or equivalent legislation). Because BugClip collects minimal data, most of these rights are satisfied automatically:
- Access: On-device data is stored only on your device — you have direct access to it at all times.
- Deletion: Delete the app to remove all on-device data. For any data held by a third party, contact that party directly.
- Portability: On-device data is not locked in a proprietary format inaccessible to you.
- Objection / opt-out: You can stop using any feature that processes data externally. AI features can be ignored without losing core functionality.
To exercise any right or ask a question about your data, email us at developer@curvachip.com. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Children
BugClip is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from users under 13. If you believe a child has submitted data through this app, please contact us immediately at developer@curvachip.com and we will address it promptly.
9. Changes to this policy
If this policy changes in a material way — for example, if a new feature requires collecting data that was not collected before — the revised policy will be published on this page with an updated date at the top. Continued use of BugClip after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
We will not silently expand data collection. Any material change will be communicated via an App Store update note.
10. Contact
Questions, concerns, or requests regarding this policy should be sent to:
We take every privacy question seriously and respond to all emails personally.
