Phone Cleaner - Website

 1. Introduction

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Phone Cleaner uses file/storage access and app usage access to provide cleaning, storage management, and app analysis features. By using the application, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Permissions and Their Usage

Our application requires certain permissions to provide its core calling, contact management, and communication features.

1. Storage and File Access

    Permissions:

• android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

• android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

• android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

Usage:

These permissions allow the application to access files, photos, videos, and storage content on your device. They are required for features such as finding and removing duplicate files, identifying large files, cleaning photos and videos, compressing photos, and managing storage efficiently.

We only access the files necessary to provide these cleaning and storage management features. All scanning and processing are performed locally on your device, and we do not collect, upload, or share your personal files, photos, or videos without your consent.

2. Notifications

    Permission:

• android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS

Usage:

The app uses notification permissions to deliver important alerts related to cleaning and storage management, including junk cleanup results, duplicate file detection, large file alerts, photo and video cleanup suggestions, storage status updates, and other essential notifications that help you keep your device clean and organized. 

3. Phone State Access

    Permission:

• android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE

Usage:

This permission helps the application detect call state changes to ensure a smooth user experience and prevent interruptions during important operations.

The application does not record phone calls or collect call content.

4. Display Over Other Apps & System Features

    Permissions:

• android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT

• android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW

• android.permission.WAKE_LOCK

Usage:

These permissions allow the application to display important overlays when required and keep the device awake temporarily while performing essential tasks such as junk cleaning, virus scanning, file analysis, storage optimization, and notification cleanup, ensuring that cleaning operations complete smoothly without interruption. 

5. Reminders & Alarm Scheduling

    Permissions:

• android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM

• android.permission.USE_EXACT_ALARM

• android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED

Usage:

These permissions allow users to create reminders for important tasks, special events, cleanup schedules, storage maintenance, and other personal activities, and receive notifications at the scheduled time, even after the device restarts. 

6. Internet & Network Access

      Permission:

• android.permission.INTERNET

• android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Usage:

Required to access online services, synchronize application data, check connectivity status, display dynamic content and support advertising services.

7. Advertising & Analytics

      Permission:

• • • com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID

Usage:

Used for advertising, analytics, crash reporting, and improving app performance. Advertising partners may use the Advertising ID to provide more relevant advertisements.

3. Information Collection and Use

To provide better services, the application may collect limited information necessary for functionality, analytics, crash reporting, and performance improvements.

The information collected is used to:

• Provide and maintain application services.

• Improve app performance and user experience.

• Diagnose and fix technical issues.

• Personalize features and content.

• Display relevant advertisements.

4. Third-Party Services

The application may use third-party services that may collect information used to identify you.

Third-party providers include:

• Google Play Services

• AdMob

• Google Analytics for Firebase

• Firebase Crashlytics

• Facebook

Each third-party provider maintains its own Privacy Policy. 

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the internet is completely secure.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

Information may be shared only in the following situations: 

• With trusted service providers supporting app functionality.

• To comply with legal obligations.

• During business transfers such as mergers or acquisitions.

• With your explicit consent.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

• Access your personal data.

• Correct inaccurate information.

• Request deletion of data.

• Object to certain processing activities.

• To exercise these rights, contact us at

8. Children's Privacy

This application is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If such information is discovered, it will be removed promptly.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted within the application or on the associated Privacy Policy page.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at

siftyapps@gmail.com