🔐 Privacy Policy
🔐 Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 8 July 2025
Gallery – Photo Gallery (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.
1. Information We Collect
a. Automatically Collected Data
We collect certain information automatically when you use the app, including:
Device type, model, OS version
Country, language, and time zone
App usage behavior (e.g., screen views, taps, session duration)
Crash logs and performance data
This data is collected via:
Firebase Analytics
Firebase Crashlytics
Firebase Performance Monitoring
Google AdMob SDK
Meta Ads SDK
Other third-party ad mediation partners
b. Media Access & Storage Permissions
With user consent, we request access to all files on the device (MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE) to allow:
Viewing photos & videos
Locking/hiding private media in a secure vault
Managing albums
⚠️ If the app is uninstalled without restoring locked files, the secured content may be permanently lost. We do not store your media on our servers.
2. How We Use Your Information
To deliver a functional and personalized gallery experience
To improve app stability, performance, and design
To show ads and generate revenue to support app development
To identify and fix crashes, bugs, and performance issues
3. Third-Party Services
We use third-party SDKs to serve ads and analyze performance. These providers may collect device identifiers and usage data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Google Privacy Policy : https://policies.google.com/privacy
Firebase Privacy : https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
Meta Platforms Privacy : https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/
4. Data Security
We do not store your personal media on our servers. Your locked files remain only on your device and are encrypted. However, if you uninstall the app without unlocking or exporting data, it may be permanently lost.
5. Permissions & Usage Disclosure
A. Storage & Media Access
READ_MEDIA_IMAGES, READ_MEDIA_VIDEO, READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
These permissions allow the app to access, display, and manage photos and videos stored on the device.
MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE is used only when the user enables the media lock feature, which secures selected files from unauthorized access.
The app requests this permission explicitly at the time of use, ensuring no background or automatic access.
This helps prevent data loss when files are moved into a private, protected location.
B. Network Access
INTERNET, ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE, ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
These permissions are required to access internet features like ad services, app updates, and analytics. No personal media or data is transmitted without user consent.
C. Phone State & Call Detection
READ_PHONE_STATE
This is used to detect incoming and outgoing calls for triggering optional post-call screens and alarm reminders.
The app does not collect or share call information, and the feature can be disabled by the user.
D. Overlay & Call-End Screen
SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW, ACTION_MANAGE_OVERLAY_PERMISSION, SYSTEM_OVERLAY_WINDOW
These permissions allow the app to display a call-end screen overlay, which provides quick access to gallery features (like reminders or note saving) after phone calls.
Overlays are never used for ads or non-essential content.
Users are prompted to grant permission only when this feature is accessed.
E. Alarms & Reminders
SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM, USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT, WAKE_LOCK, REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS, RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED, FOREGROUND_SERVICE
These are used to schedule and show user-defined alarms/reminders (e.g., after call alerts).
Alarms use full-screen intent only for time-sensitive alerts.
Background services are used minimally and do not run continuously.
Alarms are restored automatically after reboot if the user has enabled them.
F. Notifications
POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Required to send reminders and alerts. The app respects system notification settings, and users can manage preferences anytime.
G. Advertising
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Used to deliver personalized ads in compliance with Google Play's advertising ID policy.
We do not link your advertising ID to personal data or media.
You can reset or opt-out of ad personalization from your device settings.
6. User Controls & Consent
You can:
Revoke permissions at any time via device settings
Opt out of personalized ads through Google or Meta ad settings
Contact us to report issues or request help
7. Children's Privacy
This app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Please review it regularly. Continued use of the app indicates your acceptance of any changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us via mail.