Back-Swap™ Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 11, 2026

Your Privacy Matters: Back-Swap™ is designed with privacy at its core. All background removal and photo processing happens entirely on your device. We never upload, store, or share your photos on external servers.

1. Introduction

Innovative Graphics, Inc. ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use the Back-Swap™ mobile application ("the App").

Back-Swap™ lets you remove backgrounds from photos and replace them with new backgrounds — using your own photos, stock images, or AI-generated scenes. All core photo processing is performed locally on your device using Apple's Vision framework.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect the following information when you use the App:

Apple ID: Used for subscription management through Apple's App Store (handled entirely by Apple; not stored by us)
Support Communications: Information you provide when contacting our support team
App Preferences: Your settings and preferences within the App (stored locally on your device)

2.2 Photo Access

Your photos are never uploaded to our servers. The App requires access to your Photos library to provide its core functionality:

Selecting photos whose backgrounds you want to remove or replace
Saving edited photos back to your Photos library
Browsing your library to choose replacement backgrounds from your own photos

All background removal processing occurs locally on your device using Apple's Vision framework. Your photos are never sent to our servers or any third-party AI service.

2.3 Automatic Information Collection

The App relies on Apple's built-in platform diagnostics. We do not integrate any third-party analytics or advertising SDKs. Through Apple's standard iOS mechanisms (subject to your iOS privacy settings and consent):

Crash Reports: Anonymized crash logs may be shared with us via Apple's crash reporting infrastructure if you have opted in to sharing diagnostics with app developers in your iOS Settings
App Store Analytics: Aggregate, anonymized usage metrics (e.g., number of sessions, feature usage counts) may be provided by Apple through App Store Connect analytics — no individual user is identifiable from this data

You can control diagnostic sharing at any time in Settings → Privacy & Security → Analytics & Improvementson your device.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide the App: Enable core functionality including background removal, replacement, and saving
Process Subscriptions: Manage your subscription status through Apple's App Store
Improve the App: Analyze anonymized crash reports to fix bugs and improve stability
Customer Support: Respond to your questions and provide assistance
Communications: Send you important updates about the App via the in-app Developer Messages feature (only when necessary)
Comply with Legal Obligations: Respond to legal requests and prevent fraud

4. Stock Background Photos (Unsplash™)

Back-Swap™ offers curated stock background photos provided by Unsplash. When you search for or browse stock backgrounds:

Search queries are sent to Unsplash's API to retrieve matching photos
Your own photos are never sent to Unsplash — only your search terms are transmitted
Unsplash may log requests in accordance with their own privacy policy
Subject to Unsplash's Privacy Policy

You can use Back-Swap entirely with your own photos or camera without ever using the Unsplash stock photo feature.

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Local Storage

All of your data is stored locally on your device:

App preferences and settings
Edited and processed photos (saved to your Photos library)
All original photos remain in your Photos library under your control
In-app Developer Messages are cached locally after being fetched from Apple's CloudKit servers

5.2 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

All data transmissions (e.g., Unsplash stock photo requests, CloudKit Developer Messages) use encryption (HTTPS/TLS)
Local data is protected by iOS security features
No third-party service has access to your photo library

6. Third-Party Services

The App uses the following third-party services:

6.1 Apple App Store & StoreKit

Subscription management and in-app purchases
Subject to Apple's Privacy Policy

6.2 Unsplash

Provides stock background photos available within the App
Search queries are transmitted to Unsplash's API when you search for stock backgrounds
Your personal photos are never shared with Unsplash
Subject to Unsplash's Privacy Policy

6.3 Apple Intelligence / Image Playground (Optional)

Used to generate AI background images when you use the AI Background feature
Requires a compatible device with Apple Intelligence enabled (iPhone 15 Pro or later, or iPad with M1 chip or later, running iOS 18.2 or later)
All generation is performed on-device by Apple's frameworks
Subject to Apple's Privacy Policy

6.4 Apple CloudKit (Developer Messages)

The App fetches in-app announcements and update notices from Apple's CloudKit infrastructure using a read-only public database
No iCloud sign-in is required — the public database is world-readable
No personal data or photos are transmitted; only a standard HTTPS request to Apple's CloudKit servers is made
Apple's servers may log standard network metadata (e.g., IP address) per Apple's data practices
Subject to Apple's Privacy Policy

We do not use third-party analytics, advertising networks, or tracking services.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following limited circumstances:

With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information
Service Providers: Trusted partners who assist in operating the App (e.g., Apple for payments and CloudKit messaging, Unsplash for stock photos), under strict confidentiality agreements
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (users will be notified)

8. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your information:

Access: Your data is stored locally on your device. You can access it anytime through the App or your device settings
Deletion: You can delete your data by uninstalling the App or managing your photos in the iOS Photos app
Control: You have complete control over your data since it is stored on your device
Diagnostic Data: You can disable crash report sharing at any time in iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Analytics & Improvements

Note: Since we do not collect or store your photos on our servers, there is no photo data for us to access, correct, or delete. All photo data is under your direct control on your device.

For questions about your rights, contact us at App.support@Innovative-Graphics.com

9. Children's Privacy

Back-Swap is not intended for children under the age of 13.

Important: We do not collect or store any personal information on our servers from any users, including children. All data is stored locally on the user's device.

If you believe a child under 13 is using the App, please contact us at App.support@Innovative-Graphics.com

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to know if personal information is sold or shared
Right to opt-out of sale of personal information
Right to delete personal information
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

Note: We do not sell your personal information.

11. European Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Right to access your personal data
Right to rectification of inaccurate data
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Right to withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
Right to lodge a complaint with your local EU/EEA data protection supervisory authority

Our legal basis for processing your data is:

Contract Performance: To provide the App and its features as described
Legitimate Interest: To improve the App via anonymized crash diagnostics and provide in-app support communications
Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws

International Data Transfers: Some third-party services used by the App (Apple, Unsplash) are based in the United States. When data is transferred outside the EEA, it is protected by appropriate safeguards. Apple operates under Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and its own adequacy frameworks. Unsplash similarly maintains GDPR-compliant data transfer mechanisms. For details, see their respective privacy policies linked in Section 6.

To exercise any of these rights or to contact our privacy team, email App.support@Innovative-Graphics.com. We will respond within 30 days.

12. Canadian Users (PIPEDA)

If you are located in Canada, your personal information is handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation.

12.1 Accountability

Innovative Graphics, Inc. is accountable for the personal information under our control. Our Privacy Officer is responsible for our compliance with PIPEDA and can be reached at App.support@Innovative-Graphics.com.

12.2 Your Rights Under PIPEDA

You have the right to:

Know why your personal information is collected, used, or disclosed
Access your personal information held by us and challenge its accuracy
Withdraw consent to collection or use of your personal information, subject to legal and contractual restrictions, with reasonable notice
Request correction of inaccurate personal information

Because nearly all data in Back-Swap is processed and stored locally on your device, you have direct access and control over it at all times.

12.3 Complaints

If you have a privacy concern that we have not resolved to your satisfaction, you may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada:

Website: www.priv.gc.ca
Toll-free: 1-800-282-1376

13. Brazilian Users (LGPD)

If you are located in Brazil, your personal information is handled in accordance with the Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados Pessoais (LGPD — Law No. 13,709/2018).

13.1 Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data under the following LGPD legal bases:

Contract Performance: To provide the App and its features as described
Legitimate Interest: To improve the App via anonymized crash diagnostics and provide in-app support communications
Consent: Where processing is based on your voluntary, informed agreement (e.g., support communications you initiate)
Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable Brazilian law

13.2 Your Rights Under LGPD

You have the right to:

Confirm whether your personal data is being processed
Access your personal data
Correct incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated data
Request anonymization, blocking, or deletion of unnecessary or excessive data
Request portability of your personal data
Request deletion of data processed with your consent
Receive information about third parties with whom we share your data
Be informed of the consequences of refusing to provide consent
Revoke consent at any time

Because nearly all data in Back-Swap is processed and stored locally on your device, you have direct access and control over it at all times.

13.3 Data Protection Officer (Encarregado)

As required by LGPD, our Data Protection Officer (Encarregado) can be contacted at: App.support@Innovative-Graphics.com

13.4 Children's Data

Back-Swap is not directed at children. Under LGPD, processing personal data of children under 12 years of age requires specific parental or guardian consent. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 12. If you believe a child under 12 is using the App, please contact us immediately.

13.5 International Transfers

Some third-party services used by the App (Apple, Unsplash) are based in the United States. International transfers of personal data are carried out under appropriate safeguards, including contractual clauses consistent with LGPD requirements. For details, see their privacy policies linked in Section 6.

13.6 Complaints

If you have a privacy concern that we have not resolved to your satisfaction, you may contact Brazil's national data protection authority:

Autoridade Nacional de Proteção de Dados (ANPD)
Website: www.gov.br/anpd

14. Australian Users (Privacy Act 1988)

If you are located in Australia, your personal information is handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988(Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

14.1 Collection and Purpose

We collect only the personal information reasonably necessary to provide the App and its features, as described in Section 2. We collect information by lawful and fair means, and will not collect it in an unreasonably intrusive way.

14.2 Cross-Border Disclosure (APP 8)

Some personal information may be disclosed to overseas recipients when you use third-party services integrated into the App (Apple for payments, CloudKit messaging, and Image Playground; Unsplash for stock photos). These recipients are based in the United States. Before disclosing your information to these overseas recipients, we take reasonable steps to ensure they do not handle your information in a way that would breach the APPs. Their privacy practices are described in their respective policies linked in Section 6.

14.3 Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request access to personal information we hold about you
Request correction of personal information that is inaccurate, out of date, incomplete, irrelevant, or misleading
Know how we collect, hold, use, and disclose your personal information

Because nearly all data in Back-Swap is stored locally on your device, you have direct access and control over it at all times. To exercise these rights or ask about personal information we may hold (e.g., support communications), contact us at App.support@Innovative-Graphics.com.

14.4 Notifiable Data Breaches

We comply with Australia's Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme. If a data breach occurs that is likely to result in serious harm to any affected individuals, we will notify those individuals and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) as required by law.

14.5 Complaints

If you have a privacy concern that we have not resolved to your satisfaction, you may contact the Australian privacy regulator:

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
Website: www.oaic.gov.au
Phone: 1300 363 992

15. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:

App preferences and local settings: Retained on your device while the App is installed; deleted immediately when you uninstall the App
Photos and edited images: Stored in your iOS Photos library under your direct control; we do not retain copies on our servers
Cached Developer Messages: Retained locally until you uninstall the App or the cache is cleared; no copies are stored on our servers
Support communications (email): Retained for up to 2 years to enable follow-up support, then deleted
Anonymized crash reports (via Apple): Retained by Apple per their data retention practices; we review crash summaries in App Store Connect and do not store them independently
Legal compliance records: Where we are required by law to retain records, we will do so for the minimum period required (typically no more than 7 years) and then securely delete them

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Displaying a notice in the App

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes acknowledgment that you have had the opportunity to review the updated policy.

17. Do Not Track

The App does not track users across third-party websites or apps. We do not respond to "Do Not Track" signals because we do not engage in tracking.

18. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact our Privacy Officer:

Email: App.support@Innovative-Graphics.com
App: Settings → Email Support

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

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By using Back-Swap™, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms