Gallery Launcher - Privacy Policy
Thank you for using Gallery - Photo Album Launcher ("App", "we", "our", or "us").
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you use our application.
By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Photos and Videos
The App may request access to photos and videos stored on your device to provide gallery-related features, including:
- Viewing and organizing photos and videos
- Searching and sorting media files
- Detecting duplicate photos and videos
- Cleaning unwanted files
- Moving media into a private vault
- Restoring media from the private vault
Your photos and videos are processed locally on your device unless otherwise stated.
Device Storage Access
The App may require storage permissions to:
- Display media files
- Manage albums
- Delete selected files
- Free up storage space
App Usage Information
We may collect limited diagnostic and analytics information, such as:
- Device model
- Operating system version
- App version
- Crash logs
- Performance data
This information helps improve app functionality and stability.
Advertising Data
If the App displays advertisements, advertising partners may collect certain information, including:
- Advertising identifiers
- Device information
- Interaction with advertisements
Such collection is governed by the privacy policies of the respective advertising providers.
App Launcher
Displays installed apps for quick access
Uses app list and icons locally
Important:
Installed app list is never transmitted off-device
No profiling of app usage is performed
2. How We Use Information
We use information to:
- Provide gallery and media management features
- Organize photos and videos
- Detect duplicate or unwanted media files
- Enable private vault functionality
- Improve app performance
- Diagnose crashes and technical issues
- Maintain security and prevent misuse
- Display relevant advertisements, where applicable
3. Private Vault
The App may offer a Private Vault feature that allows users to hide and protect selected photos and videos.
- Files stored in the Private Vault remain on your device unless otherwise specified.
- We do not access, view, or upload private vault content to our servers.
- Users are responsible for maintaining access credentials such as passwords, or PINs authentication.
4. Data Storage and Processing
Most media processing performed by the App occurs locally on your device.
We do not upload, store, or share your personal photos and videos on our servers unless a specific feature explicitly requires cloud functionality and you choose to use it.
5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share limited information with trusted third-party service providers for purposes such as:
- Analytics
- Crash reporting
- Advertising
- App performance monitoring
These providers are required to protect information according to applicable laws and their own privacy policies.
Examples may include:
- Google Play Services
- Google AdMob
- Google Admanager
- Firebase Analytics
- Firebase Crashlytics
(Include only the services actually used by your app.)
6. Permissions Used by the App
Depending on your device and Android version, the App may request permissions such as:
Photos and Videos Access
Used to:
- Display media files
- Organize albums
- Detect duplicates
- Delete unwanted content
- Manage private vault content
Storage Management Permissions
Used to:
- Move files
- Rename files
- Delete files selected by the user
- Free up storage space
Notifications
Used to:
- Provide reminders
- Notify users about app features and maintenance
The App only requests permissions necessary for its functionality.
7. Children's Privacy
The App is not directed toward children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so appropriate action can be taken.
8. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. User Rights
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access to information
- Correction of information
- Deletion of information
- Withdrawal of consent where applicable
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
10. Data Retention
Information collected for analytics, diagnostics, and operational purposes is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
Photos and videos managed by the App remain under your control on your device.
11. International Users
If you access the App from outside the country where our services are operated, your information may be processed in jurisdictions with different data protection laws.
By using the App, you consent to such processing where permitted by law.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted within the App, on the Google Play Store listing, or through other appropriate channels. Continued use of the App after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Email: android-app@picsden.com