1. Introduction

Gallery – Photo Album (“App”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is a media management application designed to help users view, organize, manage, and customize photos and videos stored on their device.

We follow a privacy-first and transparency-driven approach, complying with:

• Google Play Developer Program Policies

• Android Media & Storage Policies

• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

• CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)

• India Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023

By using this App, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

2. Permissions We Use

The App requests permissions strictly required for gallery and media management functionality.

🖼️ Media & Storage Permissions

Permissions used:

• READ_MEDIA_IMAGES

• READ_MEDIA_VIDEO

• READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

• WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

Purpose

• Display photos and videos stored on the device

• Organize albums and media files

• Save edited or managed content

📌 All media files remain stored locally on the user’s device.
📌 The App does not upload photos or videos automatically.

🎨 Wallpaper Permission

Permission used:

SET_WALLPAPER

Purpose

• Allow users to set images as device wallpaper

📌 Wallpaper changes occur only after user action.

🌐 Internet & Network Permissions

Permissions used:

• INTERNET

• ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

• ACCESS_WIFI_STATE

Purpose

• Support optional online features

• Improve app performance

• Load updates or ads (if applicable)

📌 No personal media content is transmitted.

🔔 Notification Permission

Permission used:

POST_NOTIFICATIONS

Purpose

• Send optional alerts, updates, or reminders

Users can disable notifications anytime.

📳 Vibration Permission

Permission used:

VIBRATE

Purpose

• Provide haptic feedback during interactions

3. Information We Access

The App may access:

• Photos and videos stored on the device

• Media metadata (such as file names or dates)

📌 All data is processed locally on the device only.

4. Information We Do NOT Collect

The App does NOT collect or store:

❌ Personal identity information
❌ Email addresses
❌ Phone numbers
❌ Contacts or messages
❌ Location history
❌ Financial information

📌 No account or login is required.

5. How We Use Information

We use data only to:

• Display and organize media

• Manage photo albums

• Improve app performance

We do not track or profile users.

6. Data Sharing

We do not:

• Sell user data

• Share photos or videos with third parties

• Upload user media files

7. Third-Party Services

The App may use:

• Advertising services (e.g., AdMob)

• Crash analytics

These services may collect limited non-personal technical information.

8. Children’s Privacy

This App is not intended for children under 13 years of age.

9. Data Security

We apply reasonable security measures.

All media remains stored locally on the device.

10. Important Compliance Notice ⚠️

📌 This App uses media and storage permissions strictly for:

• Viewing photos/videos

• Organizing albums

• Managing local media content

No hidden access or background uploads are performed.

11.After Call Popup Feature 📞

Some of our apps may include an After Call Popup feature. This feature activates after phone calls to provide quick options such as notes, reminders, or other in-app actions.

• Data Collection & Usage:

  • The feature temporarily accesses call status and duration only to trigger the popup.

  • It does not access, collect, or store call logs, phone numbers, or contacts.

  • All data is processed locally on the device and is used only for enabling the feature.

• Permissions Required:

  • The feature requires the "Read Phone State" permission.

  • Users can manage or revoke this permission anytime from device settings, which will disable the popup.

• Data Retention:

  • All temporary call status data is deleted immediately after use.

  • No call-related data is stored or sent to our servers.

• Third-Party Sharing:

  • We do not share any personal call data with third parties.

  • If analytics or ads are integrated, they only process anonymized and non-personal data.

• User Control:

  • Users can also turn off the After Call Popup feature directly from the App Settings → After Call Settings section at any time.

  • Disabling this setting will completely stop the feature from running.

• Security & Updates:

  • We handle all temporary data securely.

  • Any significant changes to this policy will be communicated.

  • Continued use of our apps implies acceptance of the updated terms.

12.Launcher Feature

Users can set the app as their default launcher only with their consent and can change it anytime from device settings.

The launcher may display installed apps, app search, and news content for user convenience.

Access to Installed Apps

Access to installed apps is used only to display, search, and launch apps. The app does not monitor, track, or collect usage data of other apps.

Declaration

We declare that the launcher functionality, including optional news content, does not collect, store, process, or share any personal or sensitive user data and complies with Google Play policies.

13.Package Monitor & Junk Scan

We monitor app installs and removals to keep your device clean and optimized. All data is processed locally on your device, and we do not collect, store, or share any personal information.

14.Battery Charging Status Feature

Our app may display a screen or notification when the device is connected to or disconnected from charging (plug in / unplug events). This feature is used only to provide battery-related information and user convenience features within the app.

The app does not collect, store, share, or transmit any personal data related to battery charging events. Battery status information is processed locally on the device only and is not used for tracking purposes.

15.Push Notifications (iZooto)      

Our app uses a third-party push notification service provided by iZooto to send important updates, alerts, and app-related notifications to users.

 iZooto may collect non-personal and anonymized information such as device type, browser information, and notification interaction data, strictly for the purpose of delivering and improving push notification services.

   We do not use push notifications to collect sensitive personal information, nor do we use them for unauthorized tracking.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

17. Contact Us

App Name: Gallery – Photo Album
Developer Name: Pink Heart Sol
Contact Email: aksh.khurana.ak001@gmail.com 

Declaration

We declare that:

• Gallery – Photo Album does not collect, store, or sell personal user data

• Media access is used only for gallery functionality

• No hidden tracking or cloud uploads are performed

• All media remains local to the device

• The App complies with Google Play Developer Program Policies