Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 26, 2025 · Last Updated: August 9, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Milena Pavlova ("we," "us," or "our") handles information in connection with the Brusha mobile application ("Application"), available on Apple App Store (iOS) and Google Play Store (Android).

By using the Application, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Data We Do NOT Collect

Brusha is designed with privacy in mind. We do NOT collect, transmit, or store on our servers:

Your name, email address, or other personal identifiers
Your IP address
Location data
Device identifiers (IDFA, GAID, or similar)
Analytics or usage statistics
Browsing history or pages visited
Cookies, pixels, or tracking technologies

The Application does not contain any analytics SDKs, advertising SDKs, crash reporting tools, or user tracking mechanisms.

1.2 Data Stored Locally on Your Device

The Application stores the following data exclusively on your device. This data is never transmitted to us or any third party:

Your artwork and canvas state (particle data, brush strokes)
Application settings and preferences (brush size, colors, toggles)
Background images you select from your photo library
Video recordings of your canvas (saved to your device's Photos library)
Onboarding completion status
Subscription entitlement status (premium/free)

This data is stored using the operating system's standard local storage mechanisms (UserDefaults on iOS, SharedPreferences on Android, and the app's private document directory). It remains on your device and is deleted when you uninstall the Application.

2. Third-Party Services (Platform Providers)

While we do not collect or process your personal data, the platform providers through which you download and use the Application do process certain data as part of their services.

2.1 Apple (iOS)

When you use Brusha on iOS, the following Apple services may process your data:

Apple App Store: Manages app distribution. Apple collects data as described in their privacy policy.
StoreKit (In-App Purchases): Processes subscription transactions for Brusha Premium. Apple handles all payment data (credit card, Apple Pay, billing address). We do not have access to your payment information. We only receive a cryptographic confirmation of your subscription status.
Apple Photos Framework: When you save artwork or video recordings, the Application writes files to your device's Photos library. The Application requests write-only access and does not read or analyze your existing photos.

Apple's Privacy Policy: apple.com/legal/privacy

2.2 Google (Android)

When you use Brusha on Android, the following Google services may process your data:

Google Play Store: Manages app distribution. Google collects data as described in their privacy policy.
Google Play Billing: Processes subscription transactions for Brusha Premium. Google handles all payment data. We do not have access to your payment information. The Google Play Billing Library itself transmits its own operational/diagnostic data (e.g. purchase-flow telemetry) directly to Google as part of processing a purchase; this is generated and sent by Google's library code, not by us, and is separate from any data described in Section 1.
Google Play Services: May collect device diagnostics, crash reports, and other technical data as part of the Android platform, independent of our Application.
Note on location: the Google Play Billing Library includes Google Play services' location component (com.google.android.gms:play-services-location) as an internal, third-party dependency. Brusha does not request the Location permission, does not call any location API, and does not access, collect, or use your device's location.

Google's Privacy Policy: google.com/policies/privacy

3. In-App Subscriptions

Brusha offers optional premium subscriptions:

Brusha Monthly (auto-renewing)
Brusha Yearly (auto-renewing)

Pricing is set by Apple's/Google's own regional pricing tiers and varies by country/region and currency — there is no single fixed price. The exact price for your account is always shown in the Application before purchase.

All subscription transactions are processed exclusively by Apple (via App Store) or Google (via Google Play). We do not collect, store, or have access to your payment information, credit card numbers, or billing details.

Subscription management (cancellation, renewal, refunds) is handled through your Apple ID or Google Account settings, in accordance with the respective platform's policies.

4. Permissions

The Application requests the following device permissions:

4.1 Photo Library Access (iOS and Android)

Purpose: To save your artwork (screenshots) and canvas recordings (videos) to your device's photo library.
Scope: Write-only access. The Application saves files to your library but does not read, scan, or analyze your existing photos.
On iOS: Uses PHPhotoLibrary with .addOnly authorization level.

4.2 Storage Access (Android)

Purpose: To save artwork and recordings to device storage.
Scope: Limited to writing files created by the Application.

4.3 Internet Access (iOS and Android)

Purpose: Solely to communicate with Apple's StoreKit / Google Play Billing to load subscription pricing and verify your Premium entitlement. No analytics, advertising, or tracking traffic is sent by the Application.
Scope: Drawing, saving screenshots/videos, and all creative tools work fully offline. Only the paywall (subscription pricing) and Premium status verification require a live connection.

The Application does NOT request access to:

Camera
Microphone
Location
Contacts
Notifications (push)

5. Children's Privacy

The Application is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Since we do not collect any personal data from any users, no special provisions for children's data are necessary.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has somehow provided personal information through the Application, please contact us at the email address below so we can address your concern.

6. Data Retention

Since we do not collect or transmit any user data to our servers, there is no data retention period on our side.

Data stored locally on your device persists until you:

Clear the Application's data
Uninstall the Application
Manually delete saved artwork from your Photos library

7. Data Security

All user data remains on your device and is stored using the operating system's built-in secure storage mechanisms. The Application itself does not transmit your artwork, settings, or any personal data over the internet — its only network use is loading subscription pricing and verifying Premium status via Apple StoreKit / Google Play Billing (see Section 4.3).

Subscription transactions are secured by Apple's and Google's respective payment infrastructure, which use industry-standard encryption and security measures.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

Right to Know: You have the right to know what data is collected about you. As stated in this policy, we collect no personal data.
Right to Delete: All Application data is stored locally on your device. You can delete it at any time by clearing the app's data or uninstalling the Application.
Right to Opt Out: Since we do not collect, sell, or share personal data, there is no data processing to opt out of.

For residents of California (CCPA/CPRA): We do not sell or share your personal information. We do not use or disclose sensitive personal information for purposes other than those permitted by the CCPA.

For residents of the European Union (GDPR): Since we do not collect or process personal data, the data processing provisions of the GDPR do not apply to our Application. However, the platform providers (Apple and Google) are independent data controllers for the data they collect, and their GDPR compliance is governed by their own privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

If we make material changes that affect your rights, we will provide notice through the Application or other appropriate means.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: millenexplorer@gmail.com

This Privacy Policy applies to both the iOS and Android versions of Brusha.