Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 17, 2026

Welcome to Photo Rescue: Lost & Deleted Recovery ("App", "we", "us", or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use our App. The App functions without collecting your name, email address, or other personal identifiers.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

We may collect limited technical information to improve our services:

• Device type and model
• Operating system version
• App version
• General usage statistics (e.g., features used, crash reports)

1.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• Content of your photos, videos, or other files
• Contact information from your device
• Chat messages or communication data
• Location data
• Browsing history

2. Permissions We Request

2.1 Storage/File Access Permission

This permission is essential for our App to function. We need access to your device storage to:

• Scan for deleted or lost files
• Locate recoverable data fragments
• Restore files to your chosen location

Important: File access is used exclusively for scanning and recovery purposes. We do not read, copy, or transmit your file contents to any external server.

3. How We Use Information

The limited information we collect is used to:

• Provide and maintain the file recovery service
• Improve App performance and user experience
• Fix bugs and technical issues
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance features

4. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your data:

• Local Processing: All file scanning and recovery operations are performed entirely on your device
• AES-256 Encryption: Any temporary data used during the recovery process is encrypted
• No Cloud Storage: Your recovered files remain on your device and are never uploaded to our servers
• No Root Required: Our App uses non-intrusive methods that don't compromise your device security

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share anonymous, aggregated data with:

• Analytics providers to understand App usage
• Crash reporting services to improve stability

Such third-party services are bound by their own privacy policies and are required to protect your information.

6. Third-Party Services

Our App may include third-party services for analytics or advertising. These services may collect information according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services.

7. Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access information about data collection practices
• Request deletion of any data we may have collected
• Opt-out of analytics collection by disabling the relevant permissions
• Uninstall the App at any time to stop all data collection

9. Data Retention

We retain anonymous usage data only as long as necessary to provide and improve our services. Since we do not collect personal data, there is no personal information retained after you uninstall the App.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. International Users

If you are accessing our App from outside the country where our servers are located, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in different jurisdictions. By using the App, you consent to such transfer and processing.