Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 25, 2026

BananaAid provides tools to remove image metadata, manage location information, remove backgrounds, and edit images. This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when you visit Bananaaid.com, use our tools, or contact us.

1. Who we are

BananaAid is operated by Liconte LLC, located in California, USA.

Website: https://bananaaid.com
Email: licontellc@gmail.com

Where applicable data protection law uses the term “controller,” Liconte LLC is responsible for the personal information processed in connection with BananaAid.

2. Privacy at a glance

• No feature currently uses AI.
• AI Tag Remover, Photo Metadata, and GPS removal process images locally on your device.
• Background Remover runs entirely on your device. Your image and processed result are not uploaded.
• Displaying a location map shares coordinates with OpenStreetMap.
• We use Google Analytics to understand website usage.
• Cookies under BananaAid’s control are subject to a maximum 90-day lifetime.
• We do not maintain a permanent image gallery or archive.
• Future AI processing will be disclosed before it is introduced.

Local image processing is separate from website analytics, map requests, and the technical information needed to deliver the website.

3. Information processed when you use BananaAid

Images and associated information

Depending on the tool you choose, processing may involve:

• Your selected image and its visible contents.
• File name, format, size, and dimensions.
• Embedded metadata, including camera details, dates, author information, editing history, and Content Credentials.
• GPS coordinates and other saved location information.
• Selected areas, brush strokes, editing settings, and processed results.

For tools that run locally, this processing happens on your device rather than on our servers.

Choosing a file does not give BananaAid unrestricted access to your device or photo library.

Website usage information

Google Analytics may collect information about how visitors interact with BananaAid, including:

• Pages viewed and tools accessed.
• Interactions with website controls.
• Visit times, session duration, and navigation patterns.
• Browser, device, operating system, and language.
• Referring websites or campaigns.
• Approximate geographic information.
• Cookie identifiers and similar online identifiers.

Website usage information is different from the contents of an image you edit.

Technical and security information

Our website infrastructure may process IP addresses, request timestamps, requested URLs, browser information, response codes, and diagnostic or security records.

This information supports website delivery, troubleshooting, and protection against malicious activity. Local image processing does not prevent your browser from sending ordinary connection information to website providers.

Information you send us

If you contact us, we process your email address, message, and any information or attachments you provide. Please avoid sending passwords, identity documents, or sensitive images unless necessary to resolve your request.

4. How our tools handle images

AI Tag Remover and Photo Metadata

These tools inspect and process supported metadata in your browser. Your image is not uploaded to our servers for metadata inspection, removal, or editing.

“AI Tag Remover” describes the metadata the tool removes. It does not mean that the tool itself uses AI.

GPS Remover

Inspection and removal of supported location metadata take place on your device.

If a location map is displayed, the image’s coordinates are sent to OpenStreetMap to show that location. OpenStreetMap also receives connection information, such as your IP address.

The location shown comes from the image’s stored information and is not necessarily your current location.

Read the OpenStreetMap Foundation Privacy Policy.

Background Remover

Background Remover runs entirely in your browser on your device and does not use AI.

Your image, its metadata, and the processed result remain on your device. None of this image information is uploaded to BananaAid’s servers or sent to an external service for background removal.

Magic Brush and Light Effects

Neither feature currently uses AI.

We plan to introduce AI processing for Magic Brush and Light Effects to improve results. Before introducing it, we will update this policy and provide appropriate notice explaining the provider, information transmitted, processing purpose, retention, and applicable training practices.

Where consent is required, we will obtain it before that processing begins.

5. How we use information

We use information to:

• Provide the tool or operation you request.
• Display previews, metadata, maps, and downloadable results.
• Deliver and maintain the website.
• Understand which pages and tools visitors use.
• Improve usability and website performance.
• Diagnose errors and respond to support requests.
• Detect and prevent abuse, fraud, and security threats.
• Meet applicable legal obligations.

6. AI processing and model training

BananaAid does not currently use AI to process images through any feature. Images are not sent to an AI provider for these operations.

Any future use of AI will be disclosed separately before it begins. That disclosure will explain whether an external provider retains submitted information or uses it for model training.

The introduction of an AI feature will not automatically change the processing method of our local tools.

7. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to measure website traffic and understand how visitors interact with BananaAid.

Google Analytics uses cookies and related technologies to produce usage reports. Google receives information through these interactions and processes it according to the applicable service arrangements and its privacy policies.

We use these reports to improve the website, such as identifying popular tools, navigation difficulties, and performance issues.

Where required by law, optional analytics will be enabled only with your consent. You may use available consent controls to change your choice. You can also manage cookies through your browser or use Google’s Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

Further information:

• Google Privacy Policy
• How Google uses information from partner sites
• Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on

8. Cookies and similar technologies

Cookies are small records stored by your browser. They can help operate a website, remember choices, or measure usage.

BananaAid uses cookies in connection with website functionality and Google Analytics.

Our 90-day cookie rule

Cookies under BananaAid’s control have a maximum lifetime of 90 days before expiry or deletion. Some cookies may expire sooner or when your browsing session ends.

New cookies may be created during later visits, subject to your choices and any applicable consent requirements.

This rule does not give BananaAid control over cookies set on other providers’ domains. It also does not mean that information previously collected by an analytics provider is automatically deleted after 90 days.

Your choices

You can delete or block cookies through your browser settings. Where consent controls are presented, you can accept or reject optional cookies and later change your choice.

Blocking certain cookies or embedded services may affect website functionality. We will respect legally required opt-out preference signals where they apply.

9. Retention and deletion

Locally processed images

Local tools hold working copies on your device while you use them. These are separate from your original image.

Because those images are not uploaded for local processing, we do not hold a server copy to retrieve or delete.

Downloaded files remain on your device until you delete them.

Temporary images on BananaAid systems

Where an operation involves temporary image processing on systems we control, temporary inputs and results are subject to our one-hour deletion policy. We do not maintain a permanent image archive.

This policy does not delete your originals, downloaded copies, or copies you independently provide to another service.

Cookies

Cookies under our control expire or are deleted within a maximum of 90 days, as explained above.

Analytics information

Google Analytics data retention is separate from cookie expiration. User-level and event-level information is governed by the retention settings applied to our Analytics property and Google’s applicable service terms. Aggregated reports may be retained separately.

We retain analytics information for website measurement and improvement and review whether continued retention remains necessary.

Support and security records

Support correspondence is retained as needed to resolve requests, maintain relevant support history, and handle related disputes.

Technical and security records are retained as needed for troubleshooting, abuse prevention, and investigation. Retention depends on the type of record, the issue involved, and applicable legal requirements.

Information needed for a legal obligation or dispute may be retained for that purpose, with access limited accordingly.

10. Who may receive information

Information may be processed by providers supporting:

• Website hosting, delivery, and security.
• Google Analytics.
• OpenStreetMap map display.
• Email and support communications.

Local processing does not require us to share your image with these providers merely because you visit the website. However, analytics and map requests involve their own information flows, as described above.

We may disclose information where required by law or where necessary and legally permitted to investigate abuse, address security incidents, or protect rights.

If Liconte LLC undergoes a merger, acquisition, or transfer of business assets, relevant information may be transferred subject to applicable privacy requirements and notice.

11. International processing

Liconte LLC is located in the United States. Our service providers may process information in the United States and other countries where they operate.

Privacy laws in those countries may differ from those in your location.

Where applicable law requires safeguards for international transfers, those transfers must be covered by an appropriate mechanism, such as a recognized adequacy decision or approved contractual safeguards. Contact us for information about safeguards relevant to your data.

12. Legal bases for processing

Where EU or UK data protection law applies, our processing relies on the appropriate legal basis for the activity:

• Providing a requested service: processing necessary to deliver the service you request under our agreement with you.
• Legitimate interests: proportionate website administration, security, troubleshooting, and support, taking your rights into account.
• Consent: optional analytics and other processing for which consent is required.
• Legal obligations: processing necessary to meet applicable requirements.

If we rely on consent, you may withdraw it. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing that occurred before withdrawal.

13. Your privacy rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to:

• Access personal information held about you.
• Correct inaccurate information.
• Request deletion.
• Restrict or object to certain processing.
• Receive a portable copy of eligible information.
• Withdraw consent.
• Opt out of sales, advertising-related sharing, or targeted advertising where applicable.
• Appeal a decision about a privacy request.
• Complain to the relevant privacy regulator.

Send requests to licontellc@gmail.com. Include enough information to explain your request without providing unnecessary sensitive information.

We may need to verify your identity or confirm an authorized agent’s permission. We respond within applicable legal deadlines and explain any relevant exceptions.

If you wish to appeal our response, reply to the same address and identify your message as a privacy appeal.

We cannot retrieve an image that remained solely on your device or has already been deleted. You do not need to upload it again to submit a privacy request.

California and other U.S. residents

Where applicable state privacy laws cover our processing, you may request information about the categories of personal information collected, their sources, purposes, and recipients.

The categories described in this policy include online identifiers, website activity, device and technical information, and information you voluntarily send us.

You may exercise applicable rights directly or through an authorized agent. We will not unlawfully discriminate against you for exercising those rights.

14. Security

We take reasonable measures appropriate to the information and processing involved to protect against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

No website, device, or transmission method can guarantee absolute security. You are also responsible for protecting your device and any files you download.

Where required by law, we will notify affected individuals or authorities of a qualifying personal data breach.

15. Children’s privacy

BananaAid is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, contact licontellc@gmail.com so we can investigate and take appropriate action.

Additional age or parental-consent requirements may apply in some locations.

16. Other people’s information

Images may contain personal information about other people, including faces, addresses, documents, or location details.

Only process and share images when you have the necessary rights or permission. Removing metadata does not remove personal information that remains visible in the image.

17. Third-party websites

Our website may contain links or embedded services operated by third parties. Their handling of information is governed by their applicable privacy policies.

This includes Google Analytics and OpenStreetMap. Review their policies and available controls when using those services.

18. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy when our tools, providers, or practices change. The “Last updated” date identifies the latest revision.

For significant changes, including the introduction of external AI image processing, we will provide appropriate notice and obtain consent where required.

Continued website use does not replace consent where the law requires consent.

19. Contact us

For privacy questions, requests, or complaints:

BananaAid — Liconte LLC
Website: https://bananaaid.com
Email: licontellc@gmail.com
Location: California, USA