Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 21, 2026

WUHE Technology Limited (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, share, retain, and protect information when you use OriginAI: Ancestry & Heritage (the “App”).

OriginAI provides AI-powered historical and heritage exploration experiences, including AI-generated historical portraits, possible ancestry stories, historical figures, ancient civilizations, royal dynasties, and other creative historical experiences.

The App does not provide DNA testing, genetic testing, genetic analysis, identity verification, facial recognition, or verified ancestry identification services.

All AI-generated results are creative interpretations inspired by historical information and are provided for entertainment and exploration purposes only.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

1. Information We Collect

We follow the principle of data minimization and only process information reasonably necessary to provide and maintain the App.

1.1 Photos and Images

When you use an AI feature that requires an image, you may select or take a photo using your device.

The photo you provide may contain visual facial information, such as an ordinary photograph of a person's face.

Photos may be processed to provide features such as:


We do not access or collect photos from your device unless you actively use a feature that requires a photo.

1.2 Device and Technical Information

To operate and maintain the App, we may process limited technical information, such as:


This information may be used to maintain App functionality, troubleshoot technical issues, improve reliability, and protect the security of the App.

2. AI Image Processing and Consent

Before your photo is transmitted to a third-party AI service for processing, the App may provide an appropriate notice explaining the data being processed, the purpose of processing, and the relevant service providers.

Data Being Processed

The photo you voluntarily select, which may contain visual facial information.

Processing Services

Depending on the feature you use, your image may be processed through:


Purpose of Processing

Your photo is processed only to provide the AI functionality you request, such as:


Where consent is required, your image will only be transmitted to the relevant third-party AI service after you actively choose to continue.

If you do not wish to provide a photo or consent to the relevant processing, you may stop using the applicable image-based feature.

3. How We Use Information

We may use processed information to:


We do not use uploaded photos for:


4. Third-Party AI Processing

To provide AI image generation and related functionality, we may use third-party processing services, including PapilioAI AI Gateway and Replicate.

When you actively use an image-based AI feature:


We require our third-party service providers to provide privacy and security protections that are the same as or equivalent to the protections described in this Privacy Policy.

Third-party service providers may process information in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable laws.

Replicate's Privacy Policy:

Replicate Privacy Policy

5. Facial and Visual Information

5.1 Facial Information We Process

The App may process photos that you voluntarily select and that may contain ordinary visual facial information.

We do not intentionally create or maintain independent biometric facial databases or facial templates for identity matching.

5.2 On-Device Face Detection

For certain features, the App may use Apple's Vision Framework to perform on-device face detection, such as determining whether a face is present in a selected photo or identifying the general location of a face.

This processing is used only to help determine whether an image is suitable for the requested feature.

It is not used to:


5.3 How Facial Information Is Used

Visual facial information contained in a photo is processed only when you actively use an applicable AI feature to generate the content you request.

This may include:


5.4 What We Do Not Do

We do not:


5.5 Sharing of Facial Information

When you actively request an AI image-processing feature, the relevant photo may be transmitted to:


Such processing is limited to fulfilling your requested AI function.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your photos or visual facial information, and we do not provide such information to advertisers for advertising profiling.

Any third-party processing involving visual facial information is subject to privacy and security protections that are the same as or equivalent to those described in this Privacy Policy.

5.6 Storage of Facial Information

On your device:

Photos or generated results may temporarily exist in device memory or an App session while a feature is being processed. If you choose to save generated results to the App's history or your device's photo library, those results may remain on your device until you delete them.

Within our processing infrastructure:

Uploaded source photos are handled as temporary processing data necessary to fulfill the requested AI operation. They are not maintained as permanent photo archives or used for unrelated purposes.

Our relevant processing infrastructure may be hosted in secure cloud environments in Singapore.

Within third-party AI services:

Relevant data may be processed by Replicate in accordance with its applicable privacy policy and data retention practices.

6. Data Retention

We follow data minimization and limited retention principles.

Photos are processed only when you actively use a feature that requires image processing.

We do not permanently retain uploaded source photos for advertising, profiling, secondary use, or AI model training.

Source photos and related temporary processing data handled by our infrastructure are retained only for the period reasonably necessary to complete the requested AI generation and related technical processing and are generally deleted or cleared within 24 hours after processing is completed, or sooner when they are no longer required.

Third-party AI providers may retain data according to their own applicable policies and retention practices.

AI-generated results saved to the App's history or your device may remain available until you delete them or uninstall the App.

7. AI-Generated Content Disclaimer

The App uses artificial intelligence together with historical information and creative storytelling to generate content.

Generated content may include:


These results are AI-generated creative interpretations intended for entertainment and exploration.

The App does not claim to identify your actual ancestors, family lineage, genetic background, or biological ancestry from your photo.

AI-generated results should not be considered verified genealogical, historical, genetic, or biological facts.

8. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share limited information with third-party service providers when reasonably necessary to provide the App, including:


We require relevant third-party providers to maintain privacy and security protections that are the same as or equivalent to those described in this Privacy Policy.

We may also disclose information when required by applicable law, court order, governmental authority, or other lawful legal process.

9. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect information during processing.

These measures may include:


However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:


To exercise applicable privacy rights, please contact us at:

[email protected]

We will process your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

11. Children's Privacy

The App is not directed to children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we become aware that we have unintentionally collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take reasonable steps to delete the information where required by applicable law.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact:

[email protected]

12. App Store Privacy Disclosure

The privacy information displayed on the App Store is based on our current data processing practices.

Depending on the features you use, the App may involve the following categories:

Photos or Videos

Purpose: App Functionality

Linked to User: No

Used for Tracking: No

Diagnostics and Technical Information

Purpose: App Functionality, Analytics, or Diagnostics, where applicable

Linked to User: No

Used for Tracking: No

If our data practices materially change, we will update the applicable privacy disclosures and this Privacy Policy as required.

13. International Data Processing

Because we provide services to users in different countries and may use service providers located in different jurisdictions, your information may be processed outside your country or region of residence.

Where required by applicable law, we will take reasonable measures to protect personal information during international transfers.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time due to changes in our services, technology, or applicable legal requirements.

When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

If we make material changes to how photos, visual facial information, or AI-related data are processed, we may provide additional notice through the App and obtain renewed consent where required by applicable law.

15. Contact Us

Developer: WUHE Technology Limited

App Name: OriginAI: Ancestry & Heritage

Email: [email protected]

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at the email address above.