Marcus Apps

Phone Storage Cleaner Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 27, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Phone Storage Cleaner ("the app", "we", "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our iOS application designed to help you manage and optimize storage space on your iPhone and iPad, primarily by managing your photo and video library.

Data Collected and Purpose

Our core principle is to minimize data collection and perform processing directly on your device whenever feasible.

Photo and Video Library Access

To perform its functions, the app requires access to your photo and video library. This access is used solely for:

  • Analysis: Scanning your library to identify duplicate/similar photos, screenshots, and assess media compressibility.
  • Compression: Reading photo and video data to perform compression.
  • Deletion: Deleting photos and videos only after you explicitly confirm the action within the app (e.g., deleting selected duplicates, screenshots, or original files after successful compression).
  • Saving: Saving newly compressed photos and videos back into your photo library.

Emphasis on Local Processing: Key processing tasks, such as duplicate detection, screenshot identification, and media compression, are performed directly on your device. Your photos and videos are not uploaded to our servers for these core features.

Purchase Information (Premium Features)

If you choose to purchase the Premium version of the app (unlocking features like unlimited compression), the transaction is processed securely by Apple through the App Store. We utilize Apple's standard StoreKit API to:

  • Receive anonymous transaction confirmation from Apple to verify your purchase.
  • Unlock the premium features within the app on your device(s).
  • Allow you to restore your previous purchase on other devices linked to your Apple ID.

We do not collect, receive, or store any personal payment information, such as credit card details or billing addresses. Apple manages the entire payment process.

Analytics

We do not include third-party analytics or tracking tools in the app. We may utilize Apple's opt-in App Analytics service, which provides anonymized and aggregated data about app usage (like crash reports and feature usage frequency) directly from Apple. This data cannot be used to identify individual users and helps us improve the app's stability and performance. You can control whether you share this data with developers via your iOS device settings.

Data Usage

Any data accessed or processed by the app (primarily your photos/videos during on-device processing and anonymous purchase validation tokens) is used strictly to provide the app's functionality, maintain its features, and improve its performance and stability. We do not sell or rent your data.

Data Sharing

  • Photos and Videos: Your photos and videos remain on your device and are not shared with us or any third parties.
  • Purchase Validation: Transaction data required for purchase validation and restoration is shared with Apple as part of the standard App Store process.
  • Analytics: Anonymized, aggregated analytics data (if collected via Apple's service) may be provided by Apple, but contains no personally identifiable information.

We do not share personal data with third parties.

Data Security

We rely on the robust security features built into iOS and the App Store ecosystem. By performing critical processing on your device, we minimize the transmission and external storage of sensitive data. Standard security practices are employed to protect the integrity of the app.

User Rights

  • Photo Library Access: You can grant or revoke the app's access to your photo library at any time through your device's iOS Settings (Settings > Privacy & Security > Photos > Phone Storage Cleaner).
  • Deletion: Deletion of photos and videos requires your explicit confirmation within the app. Deleted items are typically moved to the "Recently Deleted" album in the iOS Photos app, allowing you to recover them for a period defined by Apple.
  • Purchase Restoration: Premium users can restore their purchase on new or multiple devices using the app's restore function, which communicates with Apple's App Store.

Children's Privacy

The app is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or the relevant age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, we will take steps to remove such information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the date at the top of this policy and potentially through an in-app notification or by posting the updated policy on our website.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the app's practices, please contact us at: m_gunny31@outlook.com