Effective date: November 6, 2026

Bright Clean (package: com.brightclean.utility) is provided by Idolestown. This policy explains how the app handles information and the permissions used by its features. Contact: hendrikberingerous@gmail.com.

1. Local processing and collection

Bright Clean processes files, photos, installed-app information and device readings on your device. This version does not request Android's INTERNET permission, operate a Bright Clean data-upload service, or include advertising, payment, login or analytics SDKs. File names, file contents, comparison hashes, thumbnails and device statistics are not transmitted to us by the app. No account is required.

If you contact us by email, we receive the email address, message and attachments that you choose to send. We use that information to respond to your request. Do not send files or personal information that are unnecessary for your question.

2. Files and All files access

If you enable All files access (MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE), Bright Clean can scan accessible mounted shared storage for temporary files, logs, installers, large files and duplicates. This can include hidden shared folders and Android/media. It reads file attributes and, when needed, file contents to classify files and compare duplicates locally. Protected Android/data, Android/obb, Android/sandbox, other apps' private storage and symbolic links are excluded.

Scanning does not delete files. You review the results and choose whether to clean. Deleting selected shared-storage files through the Files tool is permanent. All files access does not let Bright Clean silently clear other apps' private caches. The Clear app cache option clears only Bright Clean's own temporary data.

3. Photos, videos and Trash

Photo and video access is used to find identical photo copies, suggest visually similar photos, and review screenshots and large videos. Comparisons, file hashes and small thumbnails are processed on your device. Similar photos can differ in meaningful details and are not automatically selected for deletion. Android may let you grant access to selected items or a broader media library; results cover only the items the app can access. Older Android versions may use the applicable storage-read permission.

With All files access enabled, media items you choose to remove can be moved to Bright Clean Trash without an additional Android confirmation dialog. Trash holds recoverable copies in a hidden folder named .brightclean-recovery on the same storage volume. These copies continue to use storage. Recovery information is stored beside them and in app-private records. You can restore items to their original folder, using a different name if necessary, or permanently delete selected Trash items. Restoration depends on the recoverable copy and its information remaining accessible; this feature does not reconstruct erased storage data.

4. Photo compression

When you choose to compress a photo, Bright Clean reads that image locally and creates a JPEG copy in Pictures/Bright Clean. The original remains unchanged, and location metadata is omitted from the new copy. Keeping both files can increase total storage use. A new copy is not saved if it would be larger than the source. Saved copies remain in shared storage until you remove them.

5. Device, battery, network and app information

Bright Clean reads Android-reported storage capacity, battery level, temperature, health and other available device readings. A short battery history is stored locally for up to seven days. Some readings may be unavailable or delayed.

Network Monitor reads live interface traffic counters. If you grant optional Usage Access (PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS), it can also read device Wi-Fi and mobile data totals from Android. ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE is used to inspect connection status. These functions do not run an internet speed test or send network statistics to us. Android totals may differ from your carrier's billing records.

App Management displays launcher-visible installed apps and their icons, names, versions and installation times locally. You may open Android app details or ask Android to uninstall a downloaded app. REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES supports that request; Android asks for confirmation. Installed-app information is not transmitted to us.

6. Optional reminders

If enabled, cleanup, charge-target, temperature and mobile-data reminders use local preferences and relevant device readings. Notification permission (POST_NOTIFICATIONS) is needed to display reminders. RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED allows the app to restore scheduled reminder checks after a restart. Android controls background scheduling and may delay checks. Bright Clean does not delete files in the background, stop charging, repair a battery or force-close other apps.

7. Storage, retention and your controls

App-private storage holds preferences, permission-request state, reminder state, short battery history, recent recovery receipts and review-session information such as selected item identifiers, list positions and the selected compression image reference. This helps restore your place when Android recreates a screen. App data is excluded from Android backup. Clearing the app's cache keeps preferences and recovery receipts.

You can revoke file, media, usage and notification access in Android Settings and turn off reminders. Revoking access limits the related tools. Clearing app data or uninstalling removes app-private records. Shared-storage Trash contents, their recovery information and saved JPEG copies may remain after uninstalling. To remove those contents, review and permanently delete the relevant items or copies yourself. Do not manually remove the Trash folder or its recovery information if you still need to restore an item. Existing local Trash information may be rediscovered after reinstalling.

We retain support emails only as needed to address the request and keep necessary support records, subject to applicable legal requirements. You may request deletion of correspondence by contacting us.

8. Sharing, external services and security

We do not sell the information handled by Bright Clean or share locally processed files and device statistics with advertising or analytics providers. Store, sharing and feedback actions open Android or another app after you choose the action. Feedback may include your message, app version and Android version. The email, store or sharing service you use processes information you submit under its own privacy policy. Email correspondence may also be retained or disclosed when required by law or to protect legal rights.

Bright Clean relies on Android's application sandbox and permission controls for app-private data. Shared-storage files and recovery copies can be accessible to other apps or people with suitable device access. No storage or communication method can be guaranteed completely secure.

9. Children

Bright Clean is a general-purpose utility and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly seek personal information from children. If you believe a child has sent personal information to our support address, contact us so we can address it and delete it where appropriate.

10. Changes and contact

We may update this policy when the app or its data practices change. The effective date above identifies the current policy. For privacy questions or requests, contact Idolestown at hendrikberingerous@gmail.com.