Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 27, 2026
Introduction
Welcome to Fovea (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how Nathan Darma, operating as Fovea (“Company”), collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you use our photo culling application for macOS (“App”) and our website at https://get-fovea.app (“Website”), collectively referred to as the “Service.”
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), including the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), as well as Apple’s App Store requirements.
By using Fovea, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Our Privacy-First Approach
Fovea is designed with privacy as a core principle:
- Local Processing: All photo analysis, including AI-powered features, occurs entirely on your device. Your photos are never uploaded to our servers.
- No Cloud Storage of Photos: We do not store, access, or transmit your photos or their contents.
- Minimal Data Collection: We only collect data that is strictly necessary to provide and improve the Service.
Information We Collect
1. Information You Provide Directly
| Data Type | Purpose | Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Name and Email | Account creation, support, communications | If you contact us or create an account |
| Payment Information | Processing purchases (handled by Apple) | Via App Store only |
| Feedback and Support Requests | Customer support, product improvement | When you submit them |
2. Automatically Collected Information
| Data Type | Purpose | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Device Information | App functionality, compatibility | macOS version, device model, hardware identifiers |
| App Usage Data | Understanding feature usage, improving UX | Features used, session duration, crash reports |
| Diagnostic Data | Debugging, performance improvement | Error logs, performance metrics (anonymised) |
3. Information We Do NOT Collect
- ❌ Photo content or metadata
- ❌ Location data
- ❌ Contacts or address book
- ❌ Browsing history
- ❌ Precise device identifiers for tracking
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Providing and maintaining the Service | Contract performance |
| Processing transactions (via Apple) | Contract performance |
| Responding to support requests | Legitimate interest |
| Sending service-related communications | Contract performance |
| Improving and optimising the App | Legitimate interest |
| Detecting and preventing fraud or abuse | Legitimate interest |
| Complying with legal obligations | Legal obligation |
We will only use your personal information for the purposes for which it was collected, or for directly related secondary purposes that you would reasonably expect.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
Third-Party Service Providers
We may share limited information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating the Service:
| Provider | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Apple (App Store) | Payment processing, app distribution | Transaction data (managed by Apple) |
| Supabase | Database and authentication (for website features) | Email, feature votes (website only) |
| Resend | Transactional emails | Email address (when you contact us) |
| Analytics (if enabled) | Usage analytics | Anonymised usage data |
All third-party providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.
Other Disclosures
We may disclose your information:
- When required by law or in response to valid legal requests
- To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with prior notice)
Overseas Disclosure
Some of our service providers may be located outside Australia. Before disclosing your personal information overseas, we take reasonable steps to ensure the recipient handles your information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles. Current overseas locations include:
- United States (Supabase, Resend infrastructure)
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy:
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Account information | Until account deletion or 3 years of inactivity |
| Support correspondence | 2 years from last contact |
| Anonymised analytics | Aggregated indefinitely |
| Transaction records | As required by law (typically 7 years) |
After the retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymised.
Your Rights Under Australian Privacy Law
Under the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information held by us
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Withdraw consent for data collection (where applicable)
- Complain about how we handle your personal information
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Right to Complain
If you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles, you may lodge a complaint with:
- Us first: [email protected]
- Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC): www.oaic.gov.au
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL)
- Secure storage with industry-standard encryption
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security assessments
- Incident response procedures
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in serious harm, we will notify affected individuals and the OAIC as required by the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme.
Children’s Privacy
Fovea is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.
Third-Party Links
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the privacy practices of third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Apple App Store Privacy Information
In accordance with Apple’s App Store requirements, we provide the following App Privacy details:
Data Linked to You
- Email address (if you contact support or create an account)
- Purchase history (processed by Apple, not us)
Data Not Linked to You
- Crash data
- Performance data
- Usage data (anonymised)
Data Used to Track You
- None
Data Collection Practices
All data processing for photo analysis occurs locally on your device. No photo data is collected or transmitted.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page
- Updating the “Last updated” date
- Sending an email notification (for significant changes)
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://get-fovea.app/contact
Nathan Darma
Operating as Fovea
Australia
Summary of Key Points
| Aspect | Our Approach |
|---|---|
| Photo Processing | 100% local, on-device |
| Photo Upload | Never |
| Data Collection | Minimal, necessary only |
| Third-Party Sharing | Limited, disclosed partners |
| Your Rights | Full access, correction, deletion |
| Jurisdiction | Australian Privacy Act 1988 |