Effective Date: January 2026
Last Updated: January 8, 2026
1. Introduction
ZenAnimator (“App”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our animation creation application on web, iOS, and Android platforms.
2. What We Collect
2.1 Data Stored Locally on Your Device
- Animation Projects: All drawings, frames, layers, and project files
- User Preferences: Language selection, theme choice, brush settings
- Settings: Display mode, auto-save interval, effect preferences
- Recent Projects: Metadata and thumbnails of recently accessed projects
2.2 What We DON’T Collect
- Personal information (name, email, phone, address)
- Location data
- Device identifiers or serial numbers
- Usage analytics or tracking data
- Biometric data
- Financial information
- Search history
- Browsing activity
3. How We Store Your Data
Your data NEVER leaves your device:
- ✅ Web: Stored in browser’s IndexedDB and localStorage
- ✅ iOS: Stored in app’s Documents folder with device encryption
- ✅ Android: Stored in app’s private storage with Android security
- ❌ NO cloud storage
- ❌ NO server uploads
- ❌ NO third-party hosting
All data is protected by your device’s built-in security features.
4. Permissions Explained
iOS Permissions
- Photo Library: Only when YOU tap “Import Media” – lets you select images to animate
- Camera: Optional – only if you want to capture photos directly in the app
- Files: For exporting animations to device storage
Android Permissions
- Storage: To save projects and export animations to your device
- Camera: Optional – for direct photo capture
- Gallery: To import images for your animations
We ONLY access these when you explicitly initiate an action.
5. Third-Party Services
Libraries Used (Run Locally)
- gif.js – Creates GIF animations (100% local processing)
- jszip – Creates ZIP archives (local only)
- idb-keyval – Manages local database (local only)
- Capacitor – Accesses native device features (iOS/Android only)
No Tracking
- No Google Analytics
- No Firebase tracking
- No third-party cookies
- No advertising networks
- No data brokers
6. Data Security
Security Measures
- All data stored locally on your device’s encrypted storage
- No transmission over networks (eliminates interception risk)
- No centralized database to breach
- Open-source code (auditable security)
Your Control
- You can view all projects in the app
- You can delete projects anytime
- You can export projects in multiple formats
- You can clear all app data via device settings
7. How We Use Your Data
Your data is used ONLY for:
- Creating and storing your animation projects
- Displaying your preferences (language, theme)
- Providing animation creation and export features
- Auto-saving your work to prevent data loss
Your data is NEVER used for:
- Profiling or targeting
- Marketing or advertising
- Machine learning or AI training
- Research or analytics
- Selling or sharing with third parties
8. Children’s Privacy
ZenAnimator is suitable for all ages, including children under 13. We do not knowingly collect any information that would identify a child. Since:
- We collect NO personal information
- We do NOT require registration or login
- We do NOT have user accounts
- We do NOT track users
- We provide a safe, creative space for all ages
The app complies fully with COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act).
9. Data Retention
Your data is retained as long as:
- You keep the app installed
- You want to keep your projects
You can delete:
- Individual projects anytime
- All app data through device settings
- The app completely to remove all data
We retain NO data after uninstallation.
10. Your Rights
You Have the Right To:
- Access: View all your stored projects anytime
- Delete: Remove any or all projects
- Export: Download projects as GIF, WebM video, or PNG sequences
- Control: Full control over all your data on your device
No Hidden Data
- No background data collection
- No hidden analytics
- No phantom files or tracking pixels
11. Third-Party Links
The app may reference external resources:
- Attribution links (open-source libraries)
- Documentation and help resources
- External websites linked in app
We are NOT responsible for third-party privacy practices. Review their policies separately.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted with an updated date. Continued use of the app means you accept changes.
Current changes from previous version:
- Added offline functionality details
- Added PWA (Progressive Web App) information
- Clarified local-only storage architecture
- Added Capacitor framework details
13. Compliance
This Privacy Policy complies with:
- ✅ GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation – EU)
- ✅ CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
- ✅ COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act)
- ✅ LGPD (Brazilian Data Protection Law)
- ✅ Apple App Store Privacy Requirements
- ✅ Google Play Store Privacy Requirements
14. Contact & Questions
For privacy concerns:
- Leave a review on App Store or Google Play Store
- Create an issue on GitHub (if open-source)
- Contact us through app listing pages
Summary
🔒 Privacy-First Design: We believe privacy is a fundamental right. ZenAnimator respects this by:
- Storing EVERYTHING locally on your device
- Collecting NO personal data
- Requiring NO registration or login
- Making NO tracking or analytics calls
- Sharing data with NO third parties
Your creative work is yours alone. Your privacy is guaranteed.