Privacy Policy for Pest Identifier Bug Scanner / Bug Scanner - Insect ID
Last Updated: November 27, 2025
CRITICAL WARNING - ABSOLUTE ZERO LIABILITY: This Privacy Policy contains comprehensive limitations and disclaimers designed to eliminate ALL liability. By using our app, you acknowledge and agree to these limitations. We have ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY for anything whatsoever. We strongly recommend reading this policy carefully before using our services. If you do not agree to these limitations, you must not use our app.
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Pest Identifier Bug Scanner / Bug Scanner - Insect ID ("we," "our," or "us"), developed and operated by Viksva, MB, a company registered in Vilnius, Lithuania, collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our mobile application and services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
ABSOLUTE DISCLAIMER: This app is provided STRICTLY for educational, entertainment, and informational purposes only and is NOT a substitute for professional entomological identification, pest control services, or medical advice. This is an EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT TOOL ONLY. AI can and will make mistakes. ALL IDENTIFICATIONS ARE APPROXIMATE SUGGESTIONS. You MUST consult professional entomologists, pest control experts, or medical professionals for any decisions that matter. We have ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY for any consequences resulting from identification errors. You use this app at your own risk and discretion. We are not responsible for anything whatsoever.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Insect Images: Images of insects, bugs, spiders, and other arthropods you submit for identification analysis
- Identification History: Records of identifications you perform
- User Preferences: App settings and preferences
- Account Information: If you create an account or purchase premium features
- Support Communications: Messages you send to our support team
2.2 Information We Collect Automatically
- Usage Data: App usage patterns, features used, time spent in app, insects identified
- Device Information: Device model, operating system version, app version
- Performance Data: Crash reports, error logs, and performance metrics
- Analytics Data: Anonymous usage statistics to improve our services
- Feature Usage: Number of identifications performed, identification frequency, feature usage patterns
2.3 Camera and Storage Permissions
Camera Permission: We request camera access to allow you to take photos of insects for identification analysis. When you use the camera feature:
- Photos are captured directly within the app for insect identification through AI image analysis
- Images are stored locally on your device for access in your identification history
- Images are transmitted to AI services for processing and identification analysis
- Images sent to AI providers are processed temporarily and are NOT stored for long-term storage according to their data retention policies
- We do not store your photos on our own servers
- Because images are processed by third-party AI services and not stored by us, we CANNOT delete images that have been sent to these services - their retention is governed by their privacy policies
- You can delete images stored locally on your device at any time through the app's history screen
Storage Permission: We request storage access to save insect images and identification results locally on your device so you can view them from the history screen. These locally stored images can be deleted by you at any time.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- Insect Identification: Processing your insect images through AI services to analyze and provide identification suggestions
- Identification History: Storing identification records and images locally on your device for reference (EDUCATIONAL/ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY)
- Service Provision: Delivering core app functionality and premium features
- Usage Tracking: Managing daily usage limits for free users
- App Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience
- Customer Support: Responding to your inquiries and providing assistance
- Legal Compliance: Meeting legal obligations and protecting our rights
IMPORTANT REMINDER: All identifications are APPROXIMATE SUGGESTIONS for EDUCATIONAL/ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. AI can and will make mistakes. You MUST consult professional entomologists, pest control experts, or medical professionals for any decisions that matter. DO NOT use this app to determine if an insect is dangerous, venomous, or harmful.
4. Third-Party Services
We integrate with the following third-party services. These services have their own privacy policies and terms of service, and we are not responsible for their data practices:
4.1 AI Services
Insect images are processed using AI services for identification analysis. Data is sent to AI services for temporary processing. IMPORTANT: AI can and will make mistakes - identifications may contain significant errors or be completely incorrect. Key points about AI processing:
- Image Transmission: When you take a photo for identification, the image is transmitted to AI services for analysis
- Temporary Processing: Images are processed temporarily by AI services and are NOT stored for long-term storage according to their data retention policies
- No Deletion Control: Because images are processed by third-party AI services and not stored on our servers, we CANNOT delete images that have been sent to these services. Image retention and deletion are governed solely by their privacy policies
- Third-Party Responsibility: Processing of your data by AI services is governed by their respective Privacy Policies, and we have no control over or responsibility for their data practices
- No Liability: We have ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY for how third-party AI services handle, process, store, or retain your images
4.2 RevenueCat and Subscription Management
We use RevenueCat to manage premium subscriptions and in-app purchases. When you subscribe to premium features:
- Payment Processing: All payments are processed through your device's app store (Apple App Store or Google Play Store)
- Subscription Data: RevenueCat collects and processes subscription status, purchase history, and payment information
- User Identification: RevenueCat may assign unique user IDs to track subscription status across devices
- Data Sharing: We receive anonymized subscription status information from RevenueCat to enable premium features
- Third-Party Processing: RevenueCat processes subscription information according to their privacy policy, and we are not responsible for their data handling practices
Subscription Plan Details:
- Weekly Subscription: Includes a 3-day free trial period. Billing begins automatically after the trial expires unless cancelled
- Yearly Subscription: No trial period. Billing begins immediately upon subscription
- Automatic Renewal: All subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled through your app store account before the current period expires
- Trial Cancellation: You can cancel during the trial period to avoid charges
4.3 Analytics Services
We may use third-party analytics services to understand app usage and improve our services. These services collect anonymized data according to their own privacy policies, for which we bear no responsibility.
4.4 Third-Party Disclaimer
ABSOLUTE THIRD-PARTY DISCLAIMER: We provide links to third-party privacy policies for your convenience, but we do not control these external services and have ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY for their privacy practices, security measures, or data handling procedures. You use third-party services at your own risk. We are not responsible for anything whatsoever related to third-party services.
5. Data Storage and Security
- Local Storage Only: All personal information and insect images are kept on your mobile phone only and are NOT stored on our servers
- Temporary Third-Party Transfer: Insect images are transferred to AI services ONLY for temporary processing and identification analysis
- Device Storage: Images are saved on your device and transmitted to AI services for temporary processing
- No Permanent Cloud Storage by Us: We do not permanently store insect images in the cloud or on our own servers
- AI Processing: Images sent to AI services are processed temporarily and are NOT stored for long-term storage according to their data retention policies
- No Deletion Control: Because images are handled by third-party AI services and not stored on our servers, we CANNOT delete images that have been sent to these services
- Third-Party Retention: Image retention and deletion by AI services are governed by their privacy policies, over which we have no control
ABSOLUTE SECURITY DISCLAIMER: We cannot guarantee the security of your data during transmission or processing by third-party AI services. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We have ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY for any unauthorized access, data breaches, or security incidents. Images sent to AI services are processed temporarily and we CANNOT delete them from third-party systems. You acknowledge that you provide images at your own risk. We are not responsible for anything whatsoever related to data security, third-party data handling, or image retention.
6. Data Retention
- Insect Images: Insect images are not stored on our servers at any time - they are only stored locally on your device and temporarily processed by AI services
- AI Processing: Insect images sent to AI services for processing are processed temporarily and are NOT stored for long-term storage according to their data retention policies, over which we have no control
- No Deletion Control: We CANNOT delete images that have been sent to AI services - their retention and deletion are governed by their privacy policies
- Usage Data: Usage statistics and app analytics are retained for app improvement purposes
- Subscription Data: Subscription and payment information is managed by RevenueCat and app store providers (Apple and Google)
- Local Data: All identification history and images are stored locally on your device and can be deleted through the app settings at any time
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request information about data we have collected
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Opt-out: Opt-out of certain data collection practices
8. Children's Privacy
Our app is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during such transfers.
10. 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 new policy in the app and updating the "Last Updated" date above.
11. Contact Information
12. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are in the European Union, our legal basis for processing your personal information includes:
- Consent: For optional features like analytics
- Contract: For providing our services to you
- Legitimate Interest: For improving our app and preventing fraud
- Legal Obligation: For compliance with applicable laws
13. Limitation of Liability
ABSOLUTE ZERO LIABILITY - TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:
- WE SHALL HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR ANY DAMAGES, LOSSES, OR CLAIMS OF ANY KIND
- OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU IS ZERO (0) - WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
- THE APP AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND
- THIS IS AN EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT TOOL ONLY - AI CAN AND WILL MAKE MISTAKES
- ALL IDENTIFICATIONS ARE APPROXIMATE SUGGESTIONS AND MAY BE SIGNIFICANTLY INACCURATE OR COMPLETELY WRONG
- WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT
- WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES
- WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE APP, DATA LOSS, SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS, OR THIRD-PARTY ACTIONS
- WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENCES RESULTING FROM RELIANCE ON IDENTIFICATIONS PROVIDED BY THIS APP
- WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY ERRORS, INACCURACIES, OR INCORRECT IDENTIFICATIONS PROVIDED BY AI SERVICES
- WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DECISIONS MADE BASED ON THE APP'S IDENTIFICATIONS
- WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY FINANCIAL, MEDICAL, LEGAL, OR PERSONAL LOSSES
- WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY HARM, INJURY, ILLNESS, OR DEATH ARISING FROM MISIDENTIFICATION OF INSECTS
- WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY MEDICAL CONSEQUENCES FROM INSECT BITES, STINGS, OR ALLERGIC REACTIONS WHERE THE APP WAS CONSULTED
- WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY PEST CONTROL FAILURES OR INFESTATIONS RESULTING FROM RELIANCE ON APP IDENTIFICATIONS
- WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE FROM INCORRECT PEST IDENTIFICATION
- WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY HARM ARISING FROM FAILURE TO IDENTIFY DANGEROUS, VENOMOUS, OR HARMFUL INSECTS
- WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SECURITY BREACHES, DATA BREACHES, OR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS
- WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR HOW THIRD-PARTY AI SERVICES HANDLE, PROCESS, STORE, OR RETAIN YOUR IMAGES
- WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY TECHNICAL ISSUES, BUGS, OR MALFUNCTIONS
- WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY THIRD-PARTY ACTIONS, OMISSIONS, OR CONDUCT
- WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF DATA, PROFITS, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
- WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
- WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY VIOLATION OF PRIVACY OR DATA PROTECTION LAWS
- WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT
- WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONTRACTUAL BREACHES OR FAILURES TO PERFORM
- WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY NEGLIGENCE, GROSS NEGLIGENCE, OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT
- WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY FORCE MAJEURE EVENTS OR CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL
- WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY REGULATORY VIOLATIONS OR LEGAL ISSUES ARISING FROM USE OF THIS APP
- YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOUR USE OF THE APP IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK AND WE SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY THEREFOR
- THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SHALL APPLY REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE
- THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SHALL SURVIVE TERMINATION OF THESE TERMS AND YOUR USE OF THE APP
14. Indemnification
ABSOLUTE INDEMNIFICATION: You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Viksva, MB, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to: (a) your use of the App; (b) your violation of these terms; (c) your violation of any rights of another; (d) any content or images you submit through the App; (e) any consequences resulting from reliance on identifications provided by the App; (f) any decisions made based on the App's identifications; (g) any errors, inaccuracies, or incorrect identifications provided by AI services; (h) any medical, safety, or pest control issues arising from use of identifications; (i) any harm, injury, illness, or death resulting from misidentification of insects; (j) any medical consequences from insect bites, stings, or allergic reactions; (k) any property damage or pest infestations; (l) any violations of laws or regulations arising from use of this App; (m) any third-party actions or omissions; (n) any data breaches or security incidents; (o) any technical issues or malfunctions; (p) any loss of data or profits; (q) any personal injury or property damage; (r) any violation of privacy or data protection laws; (s) any intellectual property infringement; (t) any contractual breaches; (u) any negligence or misconduct; (v) any force majeure events; (w) any other matter whatsoever related to your use of the App.
15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Privacy Policy and any disputes arising out of or related to it shall be governed by the laws of Lithuania, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding shall be brought exclusively in the courts of Lithuania, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.
16. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information we collect and how it's used, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. However, these rights are subject to the limitations and disclaimers set forth in this Privacy Policy.
FINAL ABSOLUTE WARNING: By using this app, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. ALL IDENTIFICATIONS ARE APPROXIMATE SUGGESTIONS FOR EDUCATIONAL/ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. DO NOT use this app to determine if an insect is dangerous, venomous, or harmful. DO NOT rely on this app for medical decisions regarding bites or stings. ALWAYS seek immediate medical attention for insect bites or stings. Images are processed by third-party AI services and we CANNOT delete them from their systems. We have ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY for anything whatsoever including how AI services handle your images. If you do not agree to any part of this policy, you must not use our app. This policy is designed to eliminate ALL liability and protect our interests to the maximum extent permitted by law. Your continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of these terms and any modifications we may make to them.