Privacy Policy - CleanUp AI: Storage Cleaner

Last Updated: July 24, 2026

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how "CleanUp AI: Storage Cleaner" ("the App," "we," "us," or "our") handles information when you use our iOS mobile application. We are committed to protecting your privacy. Your photos, videos, contacts, and cleanup analysis remain on your device and are never uploaded to us or our analytics provider. If anonymous analytics are enabled, the App sends limited product-interaction events as described below.

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

Local Content Processing

All photo, video, and contact processing occurs entirely on your device. This means:

Your photos never leave your device
Your contacts never leave your device
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 photos, videos, contacts, or cleanup results with 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 Location Data: We do not access or collect location information
No Persistent Device Identifier: We do not collect IDFA or another identifier that follows you between app sessions
No Advertising Data: We do not collect data for advertising purposes

Anonymous Product Analytics

When the "Share Anonymous Analytics" setting is enabled, the App sends limited product-interaction events to PostHog, our analytics processor. These events help us understand where the app works well and where users encounter problems.

Events: App opens, onboarding and permission outcomes, scan completion and duration, counts and byte totals without filenames or media, paywall interactions, purchase status, and cleanup success or failure
Session ID: A random identifier is created for the current app session and is not stored for reuse in a later session
Technical context: App version, build number, and iOS platform
Not collected: Photos, videos, contacts, filenames, advertising identifiers, email addresses, precise location, or payment information
No tracking: Analytics are not used for advertising or to track you across apps or websites
Privacy controls: IP-based geolocation and PostHog person profiles are disabled

You can stop future analytics events at any time by turning off Share Anonymous Analytics in the App's Settings.

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

Analytics Retention

Anonymous analytics events are processed by PostHog in the United States under its security and privacy controls. Because the App does not attach an account, email address, or persistent identifier to these events, we generally cannot connect an analytics event back to a particular person.

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
Limited Network Transmission: Only the anonymous analytics events described above are transmitted when analytics are enabled

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
Analytics: Turn off analytics to stop future events. Anonymous events are not associated with an account or persistent identifier.

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
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children

International Users

Your photos, videos, contacts, and cleanup analysis remain on your device regardless of location
If analytics are enabled, anonymous product-interaction events may be processed in the United States

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:

Email: yaroslav91@gmail.com
Subject Line: CleanUp AI: Storage Cleaner - Privacy Inquiry

Summary

In simple terms:

Your photos stay on your phone
Your contacts stay on your phone
Media and contacts are processed locally and never uploaded
Optional anonymous product analytics contain no media or contact content
There is no advertising or cross-app tracking
You can disable analytics in Settings

Apple App Store Compliance Statement: CleanUp AI processes photos, videos, contacts, and cleanup analysis locally. The only off-device data is the limited, anonymous product-interaction analytics described in this policy when that setting is enabled.