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Privacy Policy - CleanUp AI: Storage Cleaner

Last Updated: December 12, 2025

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how "CleanUp AI: Storage Cleaner" ("the App," "we," "us," or "our") handles your information when you use our iOS mobile application. We are committed to protecting your privacy. All data processing occurs locally on your device - we do not collect, transmit, or store any of your personal data on external servers.

Information We Access

Photo Library Access

With your permission, the App accesses your Photo Library to:

  • Identify Duplicate Photos: Scan for identical or similar images
  • Find Similar Photos: Group photos that look alike for easier cleanup
  • Detect Screenshots: Identify screenshot images for bulk management
  • Analyze Videos: Find large video files and compress them to save space

Contacts Access

With your permission, the App accesses your Contacts to:

  • Find Duplicate Contacts: Identify contacts with the same name, phone number, or email
  • Detect Incomplete Contacts: Find contacts missing essential information (name, phone, email)
  • Merge Contacts: Combine duplicate entries into a single, complete contact
  • Backup Contacts: Create local backup files of your contacts

Device Storage Information

  • Storage Statistics: Read available and used storage space on your device
  • No File System Access: We do not access files outside of Photos and Contacts

How Your Data Is Processed

100% Local Processing

All data processing occurs entirely on your device. This means:

  • Your photos never leave your device
  • Your contacts never leave your device
  • No data is transmitted to our servers or any third-party servers
  • No internet connection is required for core functionality
  • Analysis results are stored only in the app's local storage

No Cloud Processing

  • We do not use cloud-based AI services to process your photos
  • We do not upload any images or contact data to external servers
  • We do not share your data with any third parties

Data We Do NOT Collect

We want to be absolutely clear about what we do NOT collect:

  • No Personal Information: We do not collect names, email addresses, or account information
  • No Photos: Your photos are never uploaded or transmitted anywhere
  • No Contacts: Your contact information is never uploaded or transmitted anywhere
  • No Usage Analytics: We do not track how you use the app
  • No Location Data: We do not access or collect location information
  • No Device Identifiers: We do not collect unique device identifiers for tracking
  • No Advertising Data: We do not collect data for advertising purposes

Local Data Storage

Contact Backups

  • When you create a contact backup, it is saved locally in the app's Documents folder
  • Backup files are stored in standard VCF (vCard) format
  • Backups remain on your device and are not uploaded anywhere
  • You can delete backups at any time through the app
  • Backups may be included in your iCloud device backup if you have iCloud Backup enabled

App Preferences

  • User preferences and settings are stored locally on your device
  • These settings are deleted when you uninstall the app

Permissions Explained

Photo Library Permission

Why we need it: To scan your photos for duplicates, similar images, and screenshots.

What we do: Analyze photos locally to identify cleanup opportunities.

What we don't do: Upload, share, or transmit your photos anywhere.

Contacts Permission

Why we need it: To find duplicate and incomplete contacts for cleanup.

What we do: Read contacts to identify duplicates and merge them upon your request.

What we don't do: Upload, share, or transmit your contacts anywhere.

Apple App Store Integration

Subscription Management

  • If the app offers subscriptions, they are managed through Apple's App Store
  • Apple processes all payment information according to their privacy policy
  • We receive only subscription status information from Apple (active/expired)
  • We do not have access to your payment details

Data Security

On-Device Security

  • iOS Sandbox: All app data is stored in iOS's secure app sandbox
  • Encryption: iOS automatically encrypts app data when device passcode is enabled
  • No Network Transmission: Since data never leaves your device, there's no risk of interception

Your Rights and Control

Permission Control

  • Grant or Revoke: You can grant or revoke photo/contact permissions anytime in iOS Settings
  • Limited Access: iOS allows you to grant access to selected photos only
  • Full Control: You decide what the app can access

Data Deletion

  • Uninstall: Deleting the app removes all locally stored data
  • Backup Deletion: You can delete contact backups within the app
  • No Server Data: Since we don't store data on servers, there's nothing to request deletion of

Children's Privacy

  • The App is not intended for users under 13 years of age
  • We do not knowingly collect any personal information from anyone, including children
  • Since all processing is local, no data is collected from any user

International Users

  • Since all data remains on your device, there are no international data transfers
  • The app functions the same way regardless of your location
  • No data crosses borders because no data leaves your device

Changes to Privacy Policy

  • We may update this Privacy Policy periodically
  • Material changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date
  • Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
  • We encourage you to review this policy periodically

Contact Information

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

Summary

In simple terms:

  • Your photos stay on your phone
  • Your contacts stay on your phone
  • We don't collect anything
  • We don't upload anything
  • We don't share anything
  • Everything happens locally on your device

Apple App Store Compliance Statement: This privacy policy has been crafted to meet Apple App Store requirements for iOS applications. CleanUp AI: Storage Cleaner processes all data locally on your device and does not collect, transmit, or store personal data on external servers.