Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 29, 2026
Wigwy (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our virtual wig try-on service.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Account Information
When you create an account, we collect your email address and display name. If you sign in with Google, we receive your name and email from your Google profile.
1.2 Photos
When you upload a selfie for virtual wig try-on, we temporarily store your photo on encrypted servers (Amazon S3). Your selfie is automatically deleted within 24 hours via an automated S3 Lifecycle Rule.
1.3 Biometric Data (BIPA)
Our service processes facial geometry from your uploaded selfie to generate the try-on result. Under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), this constitutes biometric data. We obtain your explicit written consent before any biometric processing. Consent records are retained for a minimum of 5 years as required by law.
1.4 Usage Data
We collect anonymized analytics data including page views, feature usage, and session information via Google Analytics. This data does not personally identify you.
1.5 Payment Information
Payment processing is handled entirely by Stripe. We never see, store, or have access to your credit card number. We store only the Stripe transaction ID for order fulfillment.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To provide the virtual wig try-on service
- To process credit purchases via Stripe
- To maintain your account and generation history
- To improve our service via anonymized analytics
- To communicate important service updates
3. What We Never Do
4. Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie uploads | Auto-deleted within 24 hours | S3 Lifecycle Rule — no manual action |
| Generated results | Until you delete them | You control your gallery |
| BIPA consent records | Minimum 5 years | Legal requirement under BIPA |
| Account information | Until you delete your account | Required for service operation |
| Payment records | 7 years | Tax and legal requirements |
5. Your Rights
6. Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
Encrypted storage
Amazon S3 server-side encryption (AES-256)
Encrypted transit
HTTPS for all data transmission
Short-lived access
Presigned URLs with short expiration for file access
Rate limiting
Automated rate limiting to prevent abuse
7. Children's Privacy
Wigwy is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email or a notice on our website. The “Last updated” date at the top indicates when this policy was last revised. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.