Effective Date: July 23, 2026
Welcome to Smart Cleaner: Clean & Hide ("Smart Cleaner", "we", "our", or "the App").
We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how Smart Cleaner: Clean & Hide collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you use the App.
By using the App, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Smart Cleaner only accesses the information necessary to provide the features you choose to use.
Depending on the features you use, the App may collect or access:
With your permission, the App accesses photos and videos stored on your device in order to:
Detect duplicate photos
Detect visually similar photos
Detect duplicate videos
Detect similar videos
Compress videos
Hide and restore photos or videos
Delete media only after your confirmation
Your photos and videos remain under your control.
We may automatically collect limited device information, including:
Device model
Android version
App version
Language settings
Operating system information
This information helps improve compatibility and app performance.
To improve stability, we may collect:
Crash reports
Performance metrics
Error logs
These reports do not contain the contents of your personal photos or videos.
If advertisements are displayed, advertising identifiers provided by Android may be used to measure advertising performance and deliver relevant ads.
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information solely to provide and improve the App, including:
Detecting duplicate and similar photos
Detecting duplicate and similar videos
Compressing videos
Organizing your media library
Freeing up storage space
Protecting hidden media
Improving app stability
Fixing bugs
Measuring feature performance
Providing customer support
We do not sell your personal information.
3. Photo & Video Processing
Smart Cleaner analyzes photos and videos stored on your device to detect duplicate or visually similar media.
Unless otherwise stated, duplicate detection and media analysis are performed locally on your device.
We do not upload your personal photos or videos to our servers solely for duplicate detection, media organization, or compression.
4. Hidden Photos & Videos
When you choose to hide photos or videos:
The selected media is encrypted before storage.
Encrypted files are securely managed by the App.
Access requires the PIN you create.
Hidden media can be restored whenever you choose.
We do not store your PIN.
If you forget your PIN, recovery options may be limited depending on the App version.
5. Permissions
The App requests only the permissions required to provide its features.
Used to:
Scan photos and videos
Detect duplicate or similar media
Compress videos
Hide or restore media
Delete selected media after user confirmation
Used to send:
Cleaning reminders
Feature updates
Important service notifications
Notifications can be disabled in Android Settings.
6. Advertising
The App may display advertisements provided by trusted advertising partners such as Google AdMob.
Advertising providers may use advertising identifiers in accordance with their own privacy policies.
We do not share your personal photos or videos with advertising partners.
7. Analytics
We may use analytics services such as Firebase Analytics to understand how users interact with the App.
Examples include:
App launches
Feature usage
Session duration
Device type
Crash statistics
Analytics information is aggregated and does not include the contents of your private photos or videos.
8. Third-Party Services
The App may use trusted third-party services, including:
Google Play Services
Google AdMob
Firebase Analytics
Firebase Crashlytics
These providers operate under their own privacy policies.
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your information.
Hidden photos and videos are encrypted before being stored by the App.
Although we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure.
10. Children's Privacy
The App is not intended for children under the applicable minimum age in your country.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information, please contact us so that appropriate action can be taken.
11. Your Rights
Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:
Grant or revoke permissions at any time
Delete photos or videos after confirmation
Restore hidden media
Clear App data
Uninstall the App
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Material changes will be reflected by updating the Effective Date at the top of this page.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: phonexlaucher@gmail.com