Short version: Smart Cleaner AI processes your photos entirely on your device. We do not upload your photos, videos, or personal files to any server — ever. The only external services we use are Google AdMob (ads) and Firebase Analytics (anonymous usage analytics), both described below.
Smart Cleaner AI ("the App", "we", "us") is an iOS application that helps users reclaim storage by scanning and cleaning duplicate, blurry, and oversized media files. This Privacy Policy describes how we handle information when you use the App.
The App requests access to your Photo Library solely to scan for and display media files. All processing — duplicate hashing, similarity scoring, sharpness analysis, compression — runs entirely on your device using native iOS APIs.
Photo Library access is optional — the App will prompt you for permission and cannot scan without it. You can revoke access at any time in iOS Settings.
We use Google Firebase Analytics to collect anonymous, aggregated usage data. This helps us understand how the App is used so we can improve it. Firebase Analytics does not have access to your photos or media files.
Firebase may collect:
Firebase data is governed by Google's Privacy Policy. You can learn more at firebase.google.com.
The App is free and supported by ads served through Google AdMob. AdMob may collect and use data in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy to serve personalized or contextual ads, which may include:
If you deny ATT permission when prompted, AdMob will serve non-personalized ads and will not use your IDFA for ad targeting. You can change your tracking preference at any time in iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking.
We do not collect, store, or transmit:
The App stores minimal data locally on your device (e.g., app preferences such as dark mode and onboarding completion) using iOS standard storage (UserDefaults). This data never leaves your device and is deleted when you uninstall the App.
Firebase Analytics retains aggregated event data for up to 14 months per Google's standard retention policy. AdMob data is retained per Google's advertising policies.
Smart Cleaner AI is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.
The App integrates the following third-party SDKs, each governed by their own privacy policies:
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their policies.
Because we do not collect personal data directly, most data subject requests (access, rectification, deletion) relate to the third-party services above. For Firebase Analytics data, you can opt out by disabling analytics in your device settings. For AdMob, revoke ATT permission via iOS Settings.
If you have any questions or requests, contact us at the email below.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. For material changes, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you (e.g., via an in-app notice).
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: