Privacy Policy for FlickClean
Last updated: January 2025
Introduction
FlickClean (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application FlickClean (the “App”). We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data protection laws.
Data Controller
For the purposes of the GDPR, we are the data controller of your personal data.
Contact:
- Email: flickcleanapp@gmail.com
- Website: https://flenz73.github.io/
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal bases:
- Your consent (for photo access and analytics)
- Performance of a contract (for subscription services)
- Legitimate interests (for app improvement and analytics)
- Legal obligations
- We request access to your photo library to help you organize and clean up your photos.
- Your photos are only accessed and processed locally on your device.
- We do not upload, store, or share your photos with any third parties.
- You can revoke photo access at any time through your device settings.
- Legal basis: Your consent
Subscription Data
- We collect information necessary to process your subscription through Apple’s StoreKit:
- Subscription type (Weekly, Monthly, or Yearly)
- Purchase history
- Subscription status
- Transaction information
- This data is stored securely on Apple’s servers and managed through App Store Connect.
- Legal basis: Performance of a contract
Usage Data
- We collect anonymous usage statistics to improve the app, such as:
- Number of photos reviewed or deleted
- App features used
- App performance metrics
- User interactions with the app
- Legal basis: Legitimate interests
We use Google Firebase Analytics to collect anonymous analytics data to improve the app experience. Firebase Analytics may collect the following types of data:
- Device information: Device type, OS version, device identifiers
- Usage data: App launches, feature usage, user interactions, product interaction
- Diagnostics: Crash data, performance data, error logs
- Other usage data: Technical information about app usage
Important:
- We use Firebase Analytics for analytics purposes only, not for advertising or tracking users across apps and websites.
- Data collected is anonymized and aggregated.
- We do not use this data to track users for advertising purposes.
- We do not share this data with data brokers or for advertising purposes.
Legal basis: Your consent (via App Tracking Transparency), legitimate interests (for app improvement)
App Tracking Transparency
- We request permission to access your device’s advertising identifier (IDFA) through App Tracking Transparency.
- We use this identifier for analytics purposes only, not for advertising.
- The permission request appears when you first launch the app, before any data collection occurs.
- You can change this permission at any time in your device settings.
- Legal basis: Your consent
Data Storage and Transfer
- All photo processing is done locally on your device.
- We do not store your photos on our servers.
- Usage statistics and analytics data are stored securely and anonymously through Firebase Analytics.
- Subscription data is stored securely on Apple’s servers through StoreKit.
- Analytics data may be transferred to Google’s servers (Firebase) with appropriate safeguards.
- We retain your data only for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations.
Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights:
- Right to access: You can request a copy of your personal data
- Right to rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restrict processing: You can request limitation of data processing
- Right to data portability: You can request your data in a structured format
- Right to object: You can object to processing of your personal data
- Right to withdraw consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time
- Right to lodge a complaint: You can file a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise these rights, please contact us at flickcleanapp@gmail.com.
Third-Party Services
Google Firebase Analytics
- We use Google Firebase Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics and crash reports.
- Firebase Analytics collects device information, usage data, and diagnostics data.
- This data is used solely for analytics purposes to improve the app experience.
- Data is anonymized and aggregated.
- We do not use Firebase Analytics for advertising or tracking users across apps and websites.
- For more information, see the Google Privacy Policy and Firebase Privacy Policy.
Apple
- We use Apple’s services for app distribution and in-app purchases (StoreKit).
- Subscription data is stored and processed by Apple.
- Apple’s privacy policy can be found at: https://www.apple.com/privacy/
- For information about StoreKit and subscriptions, see: https://developer.apple.com/app-store/subscriptions/
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure storage of analytics data through Firebase
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security assessments
- Staff training on data protection
Children’s Privacy
Our App is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at flickcleanapp@gmail.com.
Changes to This 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
- Updating the “Last updated” date
- Notifying you through the App (if significant changes occur)
Your continued use of the App after changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes acceptance of those changes.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
- Email: flickcleanapp@gmail.com
- Website: https://flenz73.github.io/
We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.
Compliance
This Privacy Policy complies with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- App Store Guidelines
- Apple’s App Tracking Transparency requirements
Data Collection Summary
Data we collect:
- Identifiers: Device ID (IDFA) - for analytics only, not for advertising
- Usage Data: Product interaction, other usage data - for analytics
- Diagnostics: Crash data, performance data - for app improvement
- Purchase History: Subscription information - for subscription management
How we use data:
- Analytics only (not for advertising or tracking)
- App functionality (subscription management)
- App improvement (crash reports, performance metrics)
Data sharing:
- We share analytics data with Google Firebase Analytics (anonymized)
- We do not share data with data brokers
- We do not use data for advertising purposes
- We do not track users across apps and websites
User control:
- Users can control App Tracking Transparency permission in device settings
- Users can revoke photo access in device settings
- Users can manage subscriptions through App Store settings
Note: This Privacy Policy applies to FlickClean version 2.0.2 and later. For previous versions, please refer to the applicable privacy policy at the time of use.