Photo Sweeper AI Pro
This Privacy Policy describes how Photo Sweeper AI Pro ("we", "our", or "the App") handles your information when you use our application for iPhone, iPad and Mac available on the App Store.
Quick Summary: Photo Sweeper AI Pro does not collect personal information, and your photos and their metadata never leave your device. All scanning and duplicate detection happens on-device. The app sends anonymous usage statistics (for example, that the upgrade screen was shown or a plan was purchased) through Google Firebase Analytics so we can improve the app. This data is not linked to your identity and is not used for tracking or advertising.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Anonymous Usage Analytics
The App uses Google Firebase Analytics to understand how the app is used and where it can be improved. The following data is collected:
- App usage events: for example, onboarding steps, opening the upgrade (Pro) screen, choosing a plan, starting a purchase, whether the purchase succeeded, was cancelled or failed, and use of key features such as starting a scan or removing duplicates
- A random app instance identifier generated by Firebase. It is not your Apple ID, name, email, serial number or advertising identifier (IDFA)
- Basic technical information: app version, iOS, iPadOS or macOS version, device model, language and approximate country (derived from the IP address, which we do not store)
- Diagnostic information such as the error code when an App Store purchase or product loading fails
Analytics events never contain your photos, file names, photo metadata or scan results. We use this data only for analytics: measuring how many people reach the upgrade screen, which plans they choose and where they drop off. The data is not linked to your identity, is not combined with data from other apps or websites, is not used for advertising, and is not sold. Advertising features of Firebase are disabled.
1.2 App Privacy Label (App Store)
Our App Privacy label on the App Store reflects this:
- Data Not Linked to You: Identifiers (Device ID), Usage Data (Product Interaction) and Diagnostics (Other Diagnostic Data), used for Analytics
- No Tracking: We do not track you across apps or websites owned by other companies
1.3 Information We Do NOT Collect
We do not collect, transmit, or store:
- Personal identification information (name, email, address, phone number)
- Your photos, videos, file names or photo metadata
- Precise location data
- Advertising identifiers (IDFA) or hardware serial numbers
- Browsing history
- Payment details (purchases are handled entirely by Apple)
2. Photo Library and Folder Access
2.1 Photo Library Access
With your permission, the App accesses your Photo Library to:
- Identify Duplicate Photos: Scan for identical or similar images using on-device comparison algorithms
- Find Similar Photos: Group photos that look alike for easier review and cleanup
- Display Metadata: Show photo details such as date, dimensions, file size, and camera information
- Remove Duplicates: Move selected duplicate photos to the Recently Deleted album upon your confirmation
2.2 Folder Access (macOS)
On macOS, you may optionally grant access to specific folders on your computer to scan for duplicate photos outside of the Photo Library. This access is limited to the folders you explicitly choose.
2.3 On-Device Processing
- Your photos never leave your device
- Photo analysis and comparison happens on-device only; we do not use cloud-based AI or machine learning services
- Images and photo metadata are never uploaded, and are never sent to analytics or any other service
- No internet connection is required for scanning and duplicate detection
- Scan results are stored only in the app's local memory during the session
3. How the App Works
- Scanning: Uses Apple's Photos framework and on-device image comparison
- Settings Storage: Preferences are stored locally on your device
- Network: The app connects to the internet only to send anonymous analytics events to Firebase and to communicate with the App Store for purchases
4. In-App Purchases and Subscriptions
- The App offers auto-renewable subscriptions and a one-time lifetime purchase 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, credit card numbers, or billing address
5. Data Retention
- Scan results: Kept only in memory during the session
- Preferences: Stored locally until you uninstall the app
- Analytics data: Kept by Google Analytics for up to 14 months, then deleted automatically
6. Data Sharing
Anonymous analytics data is processed by Google LLC as our service provider for Firebase Analytics. We do not:
- Sell data to third parties
- Share data with advertisers
- Use data for advertising or cross-app tracking
7. Third-Party Services
8. Data Security
- All app data is stored in the operating system's secure app sandbox
- iOS and macOS encrypt app data when a device passcode or FileVault is enabled
- Analytics data is sent over encrypted HTTPS connections
- Uninstalling the app removes all local data
9. Children's Privacy
The App is not directed at children under 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from children. The App contains no user accounts, social features, user-generated content or advertisements.
10. Your Rights and Choices
- Access and deletion: your preferences are stored locally on your device; uninstalling the app removes them
- Analytics data: because analytics data is not linked to your identity, we usually cannot find your records; you can still contact us and we will help with any request
- Permission control: grant or revoke Photo Library and folder access at any time in Settings (iOS) or System Settings > Privacy & Security (macOS); iOS also lets you grant access to selected photos only
- No account needed: the app works without registration or sign-in
11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
- We do not sell personal information
- We do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising
- You may contact us with any privacy request
12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
We process anonymous usage statistics on the basis of our legitimate interest in understanding and improving the App (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). Data may be processed by Google in the United States under appropriate safeguards. You have the right to object, to request access or deletion, and to lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority. Contact us at the address below.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
