Face Recognition Settings

Face Recognition Settings

Velora can automatically identify you in event photos using face recognition technology. This guide explains how to manage this feature, including enabling, disabling, and viewing your stored face data.

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How to Get There

Home > Profile tab > Settings > Face Recognition

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What You Will See

The Face Recognition settings screen has two main controls:

1. Enable Face Recognition Toggle

A switch that controls whether Velora’s face recognition is active for your account.

State	What it means
On (enabled)	Velora will identify your face in photos taken at events you attend
Off (disabled)	Velora will not attempt to identify you in any photos

2. View Face Data Card

A navigation card that takes you to view the face data Velora has stored for you. This card is:

• Active (tappable) — if you have previously provided face data
• Greyed out — if you have never set up face recognition

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Enabling Face Recognition

There are two scenarios when you turn on the toggle:

First-Time Setup

If you have never set up face recognition before:

1. Tap the toggle to turn it on.
2. Velora navigates you to the Face Data Setup screen where you provide your face data.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to capture your face.
4. Once complete, face recognition is enabled and active.

Re-Enabling After Disabling

If you have previously set up face data and are turning it back on:

1. Tap the toggle to turn it on.
2. A brief loading indicator appears while the setting is updated.
3. Face recognition is re-enabled using your existing face data — no need to set up again.

When to enable face recognition

If you attend events with photographers — weddings, corporate conferences, college festivals — enabling face recognition means Velora automatically finds and collects all photos featuring you. After a Shaadi in Udaipur with 500 guests, you will not have to scroll through thousands of photos to find yourself. Velora does it for you.

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Disabling Face Recognition

If you want to stop Velora from identifying you in photos:

1. Tap the toggle to turn it off.
2. A brief loading indicator appears.
3. Face recognition is disabled immediately.

Disabling does not delete your face data

Turning off face recognition stops Velora from actively scanning for your face in new photos. However, your stored face data is preserved so you can re-enable the feature later without going through setup again. To delete your face data, use the View Face Data screen.

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Viewing Your Face Data

To see what face data Velora has stored:

1. Tap “View Face Data” on the settings screen.
2. The face data viewer opens, showing the reference image(s) used for recognition.
3. From here, you can review or manage your stored data.

This option is only available if you have previously provided face data (the consent has been accepted). If you have never set up face recognition, this card appears greyed out and is not tappable.

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Privacy and Consent

Face recognition on Velora is entirely opt-in:

Privacy aspect	How Velora handles it
Consent required	Face recognition only works after you explicitly enable it
Data storage	Face data is stored securely and used only for photo matching
Disable any time	You can turn off face recognition at any moment
Event-specific	Recognition only runs on photos from events you attend
No third-party sharing	Your face data is never shared with external services

Your privacy, your choice

Velora follows a consent-first approach. No photos will be automatically tagged with your identity unless you have opted in. If you change your mind, simply toggle the setting off.

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What to Do Next

Your goal	Recommended action
Find photos of yourself from events	Enable face recognition, then visit Photo Gallery > Photos of Me
Stop being identified in photos	Disable the toggle on this screen
Review what face data is stored	Tap View Face Data
Update your face data	Disable and re-enable to go through setup again
Explore your photo gallery	Head to Photo Gallery

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Tips

Set up face recognition before attending events

For the best experience, enable face recognition and complete the setup before your next event. This way, Velora starts identifying you in photos from the moment the event photographer starts shooting. Imagine attending a 3-day tech conference in Bengaluru — all your panel photos, networking shots, and group pictures automatically appear in your gallery.

Lighting matters during setup

When providing your face data for the first time, make sure you are in a well-lit environment. Face the camera directly and avoid wearing sunglasses or hats. Good initial data leads to better recognition accuracy at events.

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Troubleshooting

The toggle does not respond when I tap it. Check if a loading indicator is visible — the feature might be processing a previous request. Wait a few seconds and try again. If the issue persists, go back to the settings screen and return to face recognition settings.

Face recognition is enabled but I do not see any “Photos of Me.” Face recognition only works on photos from events where you are registered as an attendee and where the event photographer has uploaded photos to Velora. Check that you have attended events with active photo uploads.

The “View Face Data” card is greyed out. You have not set up face recognition yet. Tap the toggle to enable it and go through the first-time setup process. After completing the setup, the View Face Data card becomes active.

I want to completely delete my face data. Disable the toggle first, then use the View Face Data screen to manage your stored data. If you need complete deletion, contact Velora support with your request.

Error message appears when toggling the switch. This is usually a network issue. Check your internet connection and try again. The setting update requires a server call, so a stable connection is needed.

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