**Last Updated: August 22, 2025**
## Introduction
Ape Clean ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our mobile application Ape Clean (the "App"). By using our App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
## Information We Collect
### Device Storage Information
- **Files and Media Access**: We access files, images, videos, and audio on your device to identify duplicate files, large files, and unnecessary data for cleaning purposes
- **Storage Usage Data**: We analyze storage usage patterns to provide optimization recommendations
- **App Data**: We scan installed applications and their data usage to help you manage storage space
### Device and Usage Information
- **App Usage Statistics**: We collect information about how apps are used on your device to provide cleaning recommendations and identify unused applications
- **Device Performance Data**: We monitor device performance metrics to optimize cleaning operations
- **Network Information**: We check network connectivity to ensure proper app functionality
### Advertising Information
- **Advertising ID**: We collect your Google Advertising ID to provide personalized advertisements and support our free app model
### Camera and Hardware Access
- **Camera Access**: Used for features such as QR code scanning for app management or photo organization tools
- **Flashlight Access**: Used in conjunction with camera features when additional lighting is needed
### System Permissions
- **Battery Optimization**: We access battery optimization settings to improve app performance and provide power-saving recommendations
- **Background Services**: We run background services to perform scheduled cleaning tasks and maintenance
## How We Use Your Information
### Primary Functions
- **Storage Cleaning**: Analyze and remove junk files, cache data, duplicate files, and unnecessary data
- **Performance Optimization**: Provide recommendations to improve device performance and free up storage space
- **App Management**: Help identify and manage unused or problematic applications
### Secondary Functions
- **Personalized Experience**: Customize cleaning recommendations based on your usage patterns
- **App Improvement**: Analyze usage data to improve app features and performance
- **Advertising**: Display relevant advertisements to support our free app model
## Data Processing and Storage
- **Local Processing**: Most data analysis and cleaning operations are performed locally on your device
- **No Personal File Content**: We do not read, store, or transmit the content of your personal files, photos, or documents
- **Temporary Data**: Any data processed for cleaning purposes is handled temporarily and not permanently stored
## Third-Party Services
### Advertising Partners
- **Google AdMob**: We use Google AdMob to display advertisements. Google may collect and use your Advertising ID and other information according to their privacy policy
- **Analytics Services**: We may use analytics services to understand app usage and improve our services
### Data Sharing
- We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties
- We may share aggregated, non-personally identifiable information for analytics and improvement purposes
- We will only share personal information if required by law or to protect our rights
## Your Rights and Choices
### Permission Management
- You can revoke any permissions granted to the app through your device settings
- Revoking certain permissions may limit app functionality
- You can uninstall the app at any time to stop all data collection
### Advertising Controls
- You can opt out of personalized advertising through your device's advertising settings
- You can reset your Advertising ID through your device settings
### Data Deletion
- Most data is processed locally and automatically deleted after cleaning operations
- You can request deletion of any data we may have collected by contacting us
- Uninstalling the app will remove all locally stored data
## Children's Privacy
Our App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information.
## Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our 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 at the top of this policy
Your continued use of the App after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
## Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
**Email**: johnzhao767@gmail.com
We will respond to your inquiries within a reasonable timeframe and work to address any concerns you may have about your privacy and data protection.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all users of the Ape Clean application.