Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Sweep ("we," "our," or "the App") is a photo management application designed to help you find and remove duplicate, similar, and unwanted photos and videos from your device. We are committed to protecting your privacy and keeping your personal data safe.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we access, how we process it, and your rights regarding your data. By downloading, installing, or using the App, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. On-Device Processing

Your photos never leave your device.

All photo scanning, duplicate detection, similarity analysis, and organization features are performed entirely on your device. We do not upload, transmit, or store your photos, videos, or their contents on any external server. The App does not require an internet connection for its core functionality.

This means:

• No photos or videos are ever sent to our servers or any third-party servers
• Duplicate detection algorithms run locally using on-device processing
• Image analysis and comparison happen entirely within the App on your iPhone
• Scan results and preferences are stored only on your device

3. Photo Library Access

Sweep requires access to your iOS Photo Library to function. When you grant permission, the App accesses:

• Photo and video metadata — file size, creation date, dimensions, media type, and location data embedded in the file
• Image data — pixel data is analyzed locally to generate perceptual hashes for duplicate and similarity detection
• Album and asset information — to organize results and show where duplicates exist

This access is used solely to identify duplicates, similar photos, screenshots, and other categories of media that you may want to review and clean up. Photo content is only displayed within the App's user interface and is never transmitted externally.

You can revoke photo library access at any time through your device's Settings > Privacy & Security > Photos.

4. Information We Do NOT Collect

We are committed to minimal data collection. We do not collect:

• Your photos, videos, or any media content
• Photo metadata such as location, dates, or camera information
• Your name, email address, or any personal contact information
• Your Apple ID or any account credentials
• Your precise or approximate location
• Your contacts, calendar, or other personal data
• Advertising identifiers (IDFA) or cross-app tracking data
• Browsing history or activity outside the App

No account creation is required to use Sweep. We do not track you across apps or websites.

5. Information We Collect

We collect only minimal, anonymized data necessary to maintain and improve the App:

5.1 Anonymous Usage Analytics

• Which features are used (e.g. duplicate scan, similar photos, screenshots cleanup)
• General usage patterns (e.g. number of scans performed, not the content scanned)
• App performance metrics (launch time, scan duration)

These analytics are fully anonymized and cannot be used to identify you or your content.

5.2 Device Information

• Device model and type (e.g. iPhone 15)
• iOS version
• App version
• Device language and region settings

This data is used solely for compatibility improvements and bug fixes.

5.3 Crash Reports

If the App crashes, an anonymized crash report may be sent to help us diagnose and fix issues. These reports contain technical information (stack traces, device state) and do not include any personal data or photo content.

5.4 Purchase Information

• Subscription status and plan type
• Transaction identifiers provided by the App Store for purchase verification

We do not collect or store your credit card numbers, bank account details, or any payment credentials. All payment processing is handled exclusively by the Apple App Store.

6. How We Use Your Information

The limited information we collect is used to:

• Maintain and improve the App's performance and reliability
• Fix bugs and resolve crashes
• Understand which features are most valuable to users
• Verify subscription status and manage in-app purchases
• Ensure compatibility across different devices and iOS versions

We do not use your information for advertising, profiling, or marketing to third parties.

7. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data. Ever.

The App may use the following third-party services for limited, specific purposes:

• Apple App Store: For processing subscriptions and in-app purchases, governed by Apple's Privacy Policy
• RevenueCat: For subscription management and purchase verification, governed by RevenueCat's Privacy Policy

No photo data, media content, or personal information is shared with any third party.

8. Data Stored on Your Device

The App stores the following data locally on your device:

• Scan results and duplicate group information
• App preferences and settings
• Cached image hashes for faster subsequent scans

This data is stored only on your device and is completely removed when you delete the App. You are in full control of your data at all times.

9. Photo Deletion and Data Safety

When you choose to delete photos or videos through Sweep:

• Items are moved to the iOS Recently Deleted album, where they remain for up to 30 days
• During this 30-day period, you can recover deleted items through the Photos app
• After 30 days, iOS permanently removes the items
• Sweep does not bypass the iOS Recently Deleted safety mechanism

We strongly recommend reviewing all items before confirming deletion. Sweep is a tool to help you identify candidates for removal — the final decision is always yours.

10. Data Retention

Since we do not collect personal information, there is minimal data to retain:

• Anonymous analytics data is retained for up to 12 months, then deleted or further anonymized
• Crash reports are retained for up to 90 days
• All on-device data is deleted when you uninstall the App

11. Security

Because all photo processing occurs entirely on your device, your photos and videos are never exposed to network transmission risks. We implement appropriate security measures for any data that does leave your device (such as anonymized analytics), including:

• TLS encryption for all network communications
• Anonymization of all analytics data before transmission
• No storage of personal data on our servers

12. Your Rights and Choices

12.1 All Users

Since we collect minimal anonymized data that cannot identify you, traditional data access and deletion requests may not apply. However, you can:

• Revoke photo library access at any time (Settings > Privacy & Security > Photos)
• Delete all local App data by uninstalling the App
• Contact us with any privacy questions or concerns

12.2 California Residents (CCPA)

• Right to know what personal information we collect — we collect no personal information as defined by CCPA
• Right to opt out of sale of personal information — we do not sell any data
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

12.3 EEA, UK & Swiss Residents (GDPR / UK GDPR)

As we do not collect personally identifiable information, GDPR data subject rights (access, rectification, erasure, portability) are inherently satisfied. If you have any concerns, you may:

• Contact us to inquire about our data practices
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights or for any privacy-related questions, contact us at support@audioartai.com.

13. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under 13 years of age (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the App after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have any concerns about how we handle your data, please contact us at:

Email: support@audioartai.com

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.