Privacy Policy

Introduction

PhotoCleaner ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our PhotoCleaner application.

We believe in privacy by design. Our app is built to process your photos locally on your device, ensuring your personal memories never leave your iPhone unless you choose to share them.

Information We Collect

Photos and Media

PhotoCleaner accesses your photo library to identify duplicate and similar photos. All photo analysis happens entirely on your device. Your photos are never uploaded to our servers or transmitted to third parties.

Device Information

We may collect basic device information such as:

• Device model and iOS version
• App version and usage statistics
• Crash reports and performance data

This information is used solely to improve app performance and user experience. It is not linked to your personal identity or photo library.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve PhotoCleaner services
• Scan and identify duplicate or similar photos in your library
• Display photo groups and help you choose which photos to keep
• Move selected photos to Recently Deleted album
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• Develop new features and functionality

Data Storage and Security

On-Device Processing

All photo scanning and analysis occurs locally on your iPhone. Your photos never leave your device during the scanning process. We do not store, process, or transmit your photos to any external servers.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security audits and updates
• Minimal data collection practices
• No third-party photo access or sharing

Third-Party Services

PhotoCleaner may use third-party services for analytics and crash reporting. These services may collect:

• Anonymous usage statistics
• Crash logs and error reports
• Device performance metrics

These third-party services do not have access to your photos or personal content.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access the information we have about you
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt-out of analytics and crash reporting
• Control photo library access through iOS permissions

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@photocleaner.app

Children's Privacy

PhotoCleaner is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@photocleaner.app
• Address: PhotoCleaner Privacy Team