App: Photos & Files Recovery Expert
Package: com.photosfiles.recoveryexpert
Effective date: 2026-05-13
This Privacy Policy outlines how Photos & Files Recovery Expert (referred to as "the App", "we", or "us") handles information when you utilize the App. Your use of the App signifies your acceptance of this policy.
Scope
This policy applies to the Android application Photos & Files Recovery Expert as well as any related support communications. It does not cover third-party websites or services that you might access through the App.
Information We Process
Device file metadata and selected files: This includes file paths, filenames, media or document types, and the recoverable items you choose. This information is handled directly on your device to scan storage, display recoverable results, and restore the files you select.
App preferences: This covers your language choice, onboarding progress, and UI configuration. This data is stored locally on your device to save your settings and enhance your overall user experience.
Support communication data: In the event that you contact our support team, we may process your email address and the content of your message. This information is managed by our email provider and support mailbox to address your inquiries and fulfill your support needs.
We do not require you to create an account, and we do not intentionally collect sensitive personal identification data during any registration process.
Permissions and Why We Request Them
Storage/File access permissions: These are necessary to scan your device's local storage and recover the files you have selected.
Internet permission: This is required for network-related activities, such as opening web links—for instance, links to app rating pages, policy documents, and support resources.
You can revoke these permissions at any time through your Android device settings. Please note that disabling key permissions may result in certain features of the App not functioning properly.
Legal Basis for Processing
User consent: Obtained when permissions are requested while the App is running.
Performance of service: To deliver the core file scanning and recovery features that you request.
Legitimate interest: To ensure the App's stability, prevent abuse, and carry out support operations.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell personal data. We may only share limited data in the following necessary circumstances:
- With service providers that support the App's functionality, such as the libraries or frameworks integrated within the App.
- When required by law, regulation, legal proceedings, or a valid government request.
- To protect the rights, security, and integrity of users, the App, or the general public.
Third-Party Libraries and SDKs
The App incorporates several third-party libraries to provide UI functionality, media preview capabilities, local storage, and other utility features. These libraries only process data as needed, with most processing occurring directly on your device:
- AndroidX (including AppCompat, Core, Activity, ConstraintLayout, Navigation, WorkManager, etc.) for standard Android UI elements, navigation, and background task scheduling.
- Google Material Components for UI widgets and theme customization.
- Lifecycle Runtime Compose for managing the lifecycle behavior of Compose-based components.
- ExoPlayer for previewing and playing local audio and video files.
- Glide for loading images and caching thumbnails and preview images.
- MMKV for fast local key-value storage used to save app preferences.
- Hilt (Dagger) for dependency injection and app architecture setup.
- Epoxy for efficient list rendering and data-binding driven UI components.
- Lottie for displaying vector animations in the App's UI.
- Okio for low-level I/O utilities used by other libraries within the App.
- KPermissions for handling runtime permission requests.
- MultiLanguages for managing in-app language and locale settings.
If we add new SDKs in a future App update—such as analytics or advertising SDKs—we will update this page and, if required by law, obtain your consent before activating them.
Data Retention
Preference data is stored on your device until you clear the App's data or uninstall the App. File recovery operations are initiated and performed by you locally on your device. Support emails are retained only as long as necessary to resolve your request and for reasonable record-keeping purposes.
Security
We implement reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your information. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
International Data Transfers
If our support or technical operations involve service providers in different regions, your information may be processed outside of your country. We take reasonable steps to ensure that such processing complies with applicable data protection laws.
Children’s Privacy
The App is not intended for use by children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age required by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data to us, please contact us to request its deletion.
Your Rights
Depending on your country or region of residence, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or object to the processing of your personal data. You may also withdraw your consent for App permissions through your device settings at any time.