Privacy Policy for Storage Buddy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Storage Buddy ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices.

2. Information We Access

Storage Buddy requires access to specific data on your device to provide its core functionality:

2.1 Photo Library Access

• We access your photos and videos to analyze and categorize them
• This includes identifying blurry photos, duplicates, screenshots, large videos, and similar content
• We analyze file metadata such as creation dates, file sizes, and image properties
• We generate thumbnails for display purposes within the app

2.2 Contacts Access

• We access your contacts to identify and help you manage duplicate contacts
• This includes analyzing contact names, phone numbers, and email addresses
• We do not access or store sensitive contact information beyond what's necessary for duplicate detection

2.3 Music Library Access

• We access your music and podcast library to identify duplicates and large audio files
• We analyze audio file metadata such as file size, duration, and format
• This helps optimize your device's storage by identifying redundant audio content

3. How We Use Your Information

All data processing occurs locally on your device. We use the accessed information solely to:

• Analyze and categorize your photos, videos, contacts, and music files
• Provide storage optimization recommendations
• Display analysis results and storage statistics within the app
• Enable you to delete or organize identified content
• Cache analysis results locally to improve app performance

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

• All analysis is performed locally on your device
• Analysis results are cached on your device for improved performance
• Cache data is automatically cleared when you refresh the analysis or when the app detects changes to your photo library

4.2 Security Measures

• We use iOS's built-in security frameworks to protect your data
• All data access complies with iOS permission systems
• We follow Apple's security best practices for app development

5. Data We Do NOT Collect

Storage Buddy does not collect, store, or transmit:

• Your actual photos, videos, or personal files
• Personal contact information beyond what's needed for local duplicate detection
• Location data or GPS information
• Device identifiers or advertising IDs
• Usage analytics or tracking data
• Any personal information to external servers

6. Third-Party Services

Storage Buddy includes:

• In-App Purchases: We use Apple's StoreKit framework for Premium subscriptions (Weekly, Yearly, and Lifetime). Apple handles all payment processing according to their privacy policy
• App Store Reviews: We use Apple's built-in review system. No data is shared beyond what Apple's system requires

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have complete control over your data:

• Access Control: You can revoke app permissions at any time through iOS Settings
• Data Deletion: You can clear cached analysis data by using the "Refresh" feature in the app
• App Removal: Deleting the app removes all cached data and analysis results

8. Children's Privacy

Storage Buddy does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. Data Retention

• Analysis results are cached locally for up to 24 hours to improve performance
• Cache is automatically cleared when the app detects changes to your media library
• You can manually clear all cached data using the refresh function
• Uninstalling the app removes all data immediately

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
• Updating the "Last Updated" date below
• Providing notice through app updates when significant changes are made

11. Contact Us