Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Sktch handles your information when you use our lightweight photo stylization app. Sktch is designed to help you transform everyday photos into comic-style art or pencil sketches with ease, and we are committed to protecting your privacy through simple, transparent practices. You do not need an account to use Sktch, which means we do not collect any personal identification information related to user accounts.We do not collect any facial data, and all your information is processed locally on your device to ensure maximum privacy and security.

1. Introduction

Sktch is a lightweight app that turns everyday photos into comic-style art or pencil sketches. It allows you to select photos only from your device’s photo library, then apply one-tap style transfer to create unique, hand-drawn style works. Our core commitment is to protect your privacy:we do not collect any facial data, and all data processing is completed locally on your device.You can use Sktch without creating an account, so there is no need to provide any personal information such as your name, email address, or phone number to access the app’s basic functions.We do not collect any facial data, and we will never request or store any facial information from you or your photos.

2. Local Data Processing

2.1 Local Processing Principle

All operations and data processing in Sktch are completed locally on your device.This means that the photos you upload, the style-transformed works you generate, and any related settings you adjust are never sent to external servers or stored on any third-party platforms.We do not collect any facial data, and since all data is processed locally, there is no possibility of facial information being transmitted or stored outside your device. Your data remains entirely under your control, and we have no access to any of your photos, style works, or personal information at any time.

2.2 Data Retention

Information processed by Sktch is only retained on your local device. The original photos you select from your photo library remain in their original location on your device, and the style-transformed works you generate are saved directly to your device’s photo library (with your permission).We do not collect any facial data, and we do not retain any of your photos or style works on our side—all data is stored locally, and you can delete any of these files at any time through your device’s settings or photo management tools. When you actively delete the information (including original photos, generated works, or app-related settings), the information will be completely deleted from your device, and we will not be able to recover or access it in any way. We do not collect any facial data, and this data retention policy ensures that your privacy is fully protected.

2.3 No Data Collection

Sktch does not collect any user information, including but not limited to personal identification information, usage logs, location data, or device information.We do not collect any facial data, and we will never scan, extract, or store any facial features or facial information from your photos. The style transfer process is completed through a stable local AI, which only processes the image data on your device to retain the original composition and key details while adding comic-style colors or hand-drawn linework and shading.No data is collected during this process, and no information is sent to external servers. We do not collect any facial data, and this no-data-collection principle applies to all functions of the app, including photo selection, style generation, HD export, and sharing.

3. App Functions and Privacy Protection

3.1 Photo Selection

When you use Sktch, you can only select photos from your device’s photo library. This access is only granted with your explicit permission, and we do not collect any of these photos.We do not collect any facial data, and even when you upload a photo containing a face, we do not extract or store any facial information—all image processing is done locally, and the original and transformed images remain on your device.

3.2 Style Generation and Export

The one-tap style generation function in Sktch uses a local AI to process your photos and generate comic-style or pencil sketch works. This processing is done entirely on your device, and we do not collect any of the generated works or the original photos.We do not collect any facial data, and the style transfer process does not involve extracting or analyzing any facial features—our technology focuses on preserving the overall composition and key details of the photo while adding hand-drawn textures and colors.You can export the generated works in HD without watermarks, and these exported files are saved directly to your device’s photo library.We do not collect any of these exported works, and you have full control over whether to keep or delete them.

3.3 Sharing Function

Sktch supports system-level sharing, allowing you to share your generated style works directly to social media platforms, messaging apps, or other services through your device’s built-in sharing function. We do not collect any information related to your sharing activities, including the content you share, the platforms you share to, or the recipients of your shares. We do not collect any facial data, and even if the shared work contains a face, we do not collect or store any facial information associated with it. The sharing process is entirely managed by your device’s operating system, and we do not have access to any sharing-related data or activities.

3.4 Coin System and In-App Subscriptions

Sktch uses a coin system to limit the number of free style generation times. You can earn coins through in-app activities or purchase coins through in-app purchases, and you can also subscribe to the app’s premium service to unlock unlimited coins and other exclusive benefits. All transactions related to in-app purchases and subscriptions are processed through your device’s official app store (such as Apple App Store or Google Play Store). We do not collect any payment information, including credit card details, bank account information, or payment history—all payment processing is handled by the app store, which has its own privacy policies to protect your payment information. We do not collect any facial data, and the coin system and subscription services do not require or collect any personal information from you, other than the information required by the app store for payment processing.

4. User Control Over Data

You have full control over all data related to Sktch on your device. You can delete any original photos you have used in the app, any style-transformed works you generate, and any app-related settings at any time. When you delete this information, it is completely removed from your device, and we cannot recover or access it.We do not collect any facial data, and since all data is stored locally, your decision to delete data directly determines the retention of your information.You can also revoke the app’s access to your photo library at any time through your device’s settings, which will prevent Sktch from accessing any new photos.We do not collect any facial data, and we respect your right to control your own data at all times.

5. App Interface and User Experience

Sktch features a minimal hand-painted user interface designed to lower the operation threshold and make it easy for users of all ages to create and share style works quickly. The app does not collect any user interaction data, including how you use the app, which functions you access, or how long you use the app each time. We do not collect any facial data, and the app’s interface design does not involve any collection or analysis of user behavior or facial information. Our goal is to provide a simple, intuitive, and private user experience, and we do not collect any data that is not necessary for the app’s core functions.

6. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about this Privacy Policy or the privacy practices of Sktch, please feel free to contact us through the email address provided at the end of this document. We will respond to your inquiries as soon as possible and address any issues you may have.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our app functions or privacy practices. Any updates will be posted within the app, and your continued use of Sktch after the updates take effect will mean that you accept the revised Privacy Policy. We will never change our core privacy principles—we will always process your data locally, we will never collect any facial data, and we will always protect your privacy to the greatest extent possible.

Our contact email is: hv13054477974@163.com