Privacy Policy

1. Overview

HowOldDoILook.app is designed around temporary image processing. When you upload a photo, the image is used to generate an AI-based apparent age estimate and related face analysis output for that request.

You do not need to create an account to use the website. We aim to minimize retained personal data and provide a simple browser-based tool for entertainment and curiosity.

2. Information We Process

Depending on how you use the website, we may process the following information:

• photos you choose to upload for age estimation;
• AI analysis results such as detected face regions, estimated apparent age, and confidence-related output;
• technical data such as IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring pages, pages viewed, timestamps, and approximate location derived from IP address;
• cookie identifiers or similar technologies used for analytics, security, advertising, and site functionality;
• messages or email information if you contact us directly.

3. Uploaded Photos

Uploaded images are used to process your requested age estimate. We do not store uploaded photos as permanent user account content, and we do not use uploaded photos to create a long-term personal profile.

The image may be processed temporarily by our server-side application and by third-party image analysis infrastructure that helps provide the AI result. These third-party providers may keep limited technical logs or transient processing data according to their own policies and operational requirements. If you do not want a photo analyzed, do not upload it.

For best privacy practice, avoid uploading photos that include other people without permission, sensitive backgrounds, personal documents, private locations, or confidential information.

4. How We Use Information

We use information to:

• provide the AI age estimate and display results to you;
• operate, secure, debug, and improve the website;
• understand site traffic and feature usage through analytics;
• prevent misuse, fraud, abuse, and technical attacks;
• show ads, measure ad performance, and support the free availability of the service;
• respond to questions, requests, or legal obligations.

5. Cookies, Analytics, and Advertising

HowOldDoILook.app may use cookies, local storage, pixels, tags, and similar technologies for basic site functionality, analytics, performance measurement, security, and advertising.

Where required by law, including for visitors in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we may ask for consent before using cookies or similar technologies for analytics, advertising, measurement, or personalization. You can manage or withdraw consent through the cookie or privacy controls shown on the site when available, or through your browser settings.

We use analytics tools such as Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity to understand how visitors use the site. These tools may collect technical information such as page views, device details, interaction events, and approximate location.

We may use Google AdSense or other advertising partners to display ads. Google and its partners may use cookies or similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites, measure ad performance, and help prevent fraud.

Third-party advertising vendors and ad networks may also use cookies, identifiers, or similar technologies for personalized advertising, contextual advertising, frequency capping, ad measurement, reporting, and fraud prevention. Their use of information is governed by their own privacy policies.

You can learn more about how Google uses information from sites and apps that use its services at Google's partner sites policy page. You can also manage Google ad personalization at Google Ads Settings, review broader privacy controls at Google Privacy Policy, and learn about additional opt-out choices from industry tools such as aboutads.info where available.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party providers for hosting, AI image analysis, analytics, advertising, share buttons, content delivery, security, and infrastructure. These providers may process data on our behalf or according to their own policies when you interact with their services.

The website may include links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites.

7. Data Retention

Uploaded photos are processed for the requested result and are not retained by us as permanent user account content. Temporary processing copies, cached data, or third-party technical logs may exist for limited periods as needed to operate, secure, debug, and deliver the service. Technical logs, analytics records, security records, and advertising data may be retained for operational, security, legal, and measurement purposes for periods determined by us or by the relevant third-party service provider.

8. Your Choices

You can choose not to upload a photo. You can also use browser settings to block or delete cookies, though some site features may not work as expected.

For advertising choices, you can visit Google Ads Settings or other industry opt-out tools available in your region. If a cookie consent banner or privacy settings link is available on the site, you can use it to update or withdraw your consent choices for non-essential cookies and similar technologies.

If you contact us about privacy, we may need enough information to understand and respond to your request.

9. Children's Privacy

The website is not intended for children to use without appropriate parental or guardian involvement. Do not upload photos of minors unless you are the parent, legal guardian, or otherwise have appropriate permission and authority.

10. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect the website. However, no online service can guarantee absolute security, and you should avoid uploading sensitive or confidential images.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When changes are made, the "Last updated" date on this page will be revised. Continued use of the website after an update means you acknowledge the revised policy.

12. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@howolddoilook.app.