Last Updated: 19th November 2025
Privacy at a Glance
We prioritize privacy by design. No registration is required, we do not sell data, and uploaded photos are processed instantly for validation and then deleted. Our Android app displays ads via Google AdMob. AdMob may collect and share device identifiers (such as the Android Advertising ID), user product interactions, and diagnostic information for advertising, analytics, and fraud prevention. Ads respect regional consent and your preferences; you can reset the Advertising ID and manage ad personalization in device settings.
This Privacy Policy describes how DV Lottery Photo Checker ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our photo cropper and validation service. We are committed to ensuring your privacy and protecting any information you provide while using our service.
1. Who we are
DV Photo Tool — Passport/Visa/ID and DV Lottery Photo Checker ("we", "us") are privacy‑first tools created by MSR. This policy covers our Android app and websites. Play Store:
com.dvlotteryphototool.dvphotochecker. Websites:
dvlotteryphototool.com and
dvlotteryphotochecker.com. Contact: dvphototool@gmail.com.
2. What this policy covers
This policy explains how we handle information when you use our website/web app, including photo validation, browsing pages, and contacting us.
3. The data we process
Uploaded photos
Photos are processed immediately for DV compliance and then deleted. We do not permanently store, share, or reuse your images.
- Real‑time photo cropping and validation only
- Deleted right after processing
- No access for staff or third parties
Contact data
If you email us, we process your message and address to reply, then retain only as necessary.
Cookies
We use essential cookies and limited analytics/ads cookies. You can control these via your browser and Google settings.
4. How we use your information
The limited information we collect is used solely for:
- Providing photo cropping and validation services
- Improving service performance and reliability
- Understanding usage patterns to enhance user experience
- Ensuring service security and preventing abuse
- Generating anonymous statistics for service improvement
5. Legal grounds (EEA/UK)
Where applicable, we rely on: (a) necessity to provide the service (photo cropper and validation), (b) legitimate interests to keep the site secure and improve it, and (c) consent for non‑essential cookies/ads personalization.
Important: We never use your photos for any purpose other than immediate validation. Photos are never stored, analyzed for other purposes, or shared with anyone.
6. App/device permissions (Android)
We do not require special permissions. If you choose to take or upload a photo, your browser may ask for:
- Camera access (optional, only if you capture a photo)
- Storage/file picker access to select a photo
7. Advertising (Google AdMob) & Analytics
Our Android app shows advertisements using Google AdMob. The Google Mobile Ads SDK may collect and share device or account identifiers (e.g., Android Advertising ID), user product interactions (such as app launches and taps), and diagnostic information (including crash logs) for advertising, analytics, and fraud prevention. All data transmitted by the SDK is encrypted in transit.
- Consent: In applicable regions we present Google's User Messaging Platform (UMP) consent form; ad requests honor your choices, including non‑personalized ads.
- Controls: Reset or limit the Android Advertising ID and manage personalization in device settings: Settings → Google → Ads.
- Policies: Review Google Ads & Cookies Policy and manage ads at Google Ads Settings.
- Children: The app is not directed to children; where required, ads are configured not to be personalized.
8. What we don’t do
We explicitly do not collect:
- Personal identification information (name, address, phone number)
- Email addresses (unless you contact us directly)
- Social security numbers or government ID numbers
- Financial information or payment details
- Biometric data from uploaded photos
- Any information that could personally identify you
9. Data storage and deletion
Photo Processing
Your uploaded photos are handled with the highest security standards:
- Photos are processed in real-time using secure servers
- All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS/SSL
- Photos are immediately deleted after validation is complete
- No backup copies or temporary files are retained
- Processing occurs in secure, isolated environments
10. Third‑party services
Our service may use third-party services for:
- Website hosting and content delivery
- Anonymous analytics and usage statistics
- Security and performance monitoring
These third parties do not have access to your uploaded photos and are bound by strict privacy agreements. We carefully select partners who maintain high privacy and security standards.
11. Cookies and tracking
We use minimal cookies and tracking technologies:
- Essential cookies for basic website functionality
- Analytics cookies to understand usage patterns
- Advertising cookies may be set by Google on our websites; manage preferences in your browser and at Google Ads Settings
- No cross-site tracking or profiling by us beyond standard analytics/ad platforms
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect some website functionality.
12. Children's privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information immediately.
13. Your choices and rights
You have the following rights regarding your privacy:
- Right to use our service without providing personal information
- Right to disable cookies in your browser
- Right to contact us with privacy-related questions
- Right to request information about data we may have collected
- Right to request deletion of any data we may have retained
14. Data retention
Our data retention practices are designed to minimize privacy impact:
- Uploaded photos: Deleted immediately after processing (within seconds)
- Technical logs: Retained for up to 30 days for security purposes
- Anonymous analytics: Retained for up to 12 months for service improvement
- Contact emails: Retained only as long as necessary to respond to inquiries
15. Data sharing
We share data only with service providers who help us operate the site (hosting, analytics, ads). They are contractually bound to use it solely to provide these services and must protect it.
- No sale of personal data
- No sharing of photos beyond real‑time processing
- Disclosures only if required by law or to protect our service
16. Security
We use HTTPS/TLS, access controls, and prompt deletion of photos. While no system is perfect, we regularly review safeguards and limit the data we keep.
17. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes:
- We will post the updated policy on this page
- We will update the "Last Updated" date
- Significant changes will be highlighted prominently
- Your continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of changes
Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: dvphototool@gmail.com
Subject Line: Privacy Policy Inquiry
We will respond to privacy-related inquiries within 48 hours and will work to address any concerns you may have about how we handle your information.
Thank you for trusting DV Lottery Photo Checker with your photo cropping and validation needs. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy protection while providing you with the best possible service for your Diversity Visa application.
Disclaimer: Not affiliated with any government or the U.S. Department of State.