Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 7, 2026
Important Notice: Cleanow is a photo and video management application designed to help you clean up storage space. We highly value your privacy protection. All photo analysis and processing is performed locally on your device. We do not upload, store, or share your photos or videos with any third party.
1. Information We Collect
The types of information we collect include:
- Required Information:
- Account Information: Apple ID (for subscription management only)
- Device Information: device model, operating system version (for app functionality)
- App Usage Data: feature usage frequency, performance data (for service improvement)
- Crash Reports: technical data related to app crashes (for issue resolution)
- Photo Library Access:
- Photo and Video Metadata: file size, creation date, resolution (for analysis and organization)
- Photo Feature Analysis: local image similarity analysis (for duplicate detection)
- All photo analysis is performed locally on your device
- We do not access the actual content of your photos for any purpose other than providing the service
2. How We Use Information
We use the collected information to:
- Identify duplicate and similar photos in your library
- Analyze photo and video sizes for storage optimization
- Compress images and videos to save storage space
- Transfer resources to app storage or other locations
- Package photos and videos for easy sharing
- Process your subscription payments (through Apple's payment system)
- Improve app performance and user experience
- Respond to your inquiries and requests
3. Data Storage and Processing
Regarding data processing, please note:
- All photo analysis is performed locally on your device
- Transferred resources are stored locally in the app's sandbox
- We do not upload your photos or videos to any server
- Scan results and cache data are stored locally on your device
- All local data is deleted upon app uninstallation
- Analytics data uses Apple's privacy-preserving analytics service
4. Photo Library Access
Our app requires access to your photo library to:
- Scan and analyze photos for duplicates and similar images
- Identify screenshots, large images, and videos
- Compress photos and videos
- Transfer resources to app storage
- Delete photos with your explicit confirmation
- You can revoke photo library access at any time in device Settings
5. Resource Transfer Feature
When you use the resource transfer feature:
- Transferred photos and videos are stored in the app's local storage
- Original photos remain in your photo library unless you choose to delete them
- Transferred resources can be exported or deleted at any time
- We do not have access to your transferred resources
6. Subscription Services
Regarding subscriptions:
- Payment will be charged to your iTunes account
- Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
- You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your device's Settings → iTunes & App Store → Apple ID → Subscriptions
- Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription
7. Data Security
We implement the following measures to protect your data:
- Local data processing without cloud uploads
- Secure file handling mechanisms
- App sandbox isolation for transferred resources
- Regular security reviews
- Strict internal access controls
8. Children's Privacy
Our application is suitable for users aged 4 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us for deletion.
9. Your Rights
You have the following rights:
- Access your data stored in the app
- Delete your transferred resources at any time
- Revoke photo library access permissions
- Clear scan cache and analysis data
- Opt-out of analytics data collection
10. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will notify you in the app and update the "Last Updated" date on this page. Your continued use of our services after such changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
11. App Store Data Usage and Privacy
Our application complies with Apple's App Store privacy label requirements. You can view detailed data collection and usage information on our App Store page.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
- Email: styarter@icloud.com
This Privacy Policy was last updated on: January 7, 2026