Playful image apps vs privacy: where I draw the line

Delight and dignity in the same image app People will try playful editors if they feel in control. Put consent and reversibility inside the UI rather than a policy link. That single choice changes how safe the product feels. What I consider table stakes Clear retention (where and how long), one‑click delete with an audit trail, and default watermarks for generated pixels. Sensitive operations should require an explicit step, not a dark pattern. Language that respects users Short, plain sentences beat legalese. Show examples of stored data and why it's needed. The less surprise, the more people create. Technical choice that helps Where possible, process sensitive operations at the edge so raw media doesn't persist on servers. When cloud is required, limit retention by default and allow users to opt into longer storage only when they need collaboration.