PrivateKeep Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

PrivateKeep ("App," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our App.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

Photos and Files: You upload photos and files directly to the App for secure storage. These files are stored locally on your device.
Account Information: If you create an account or use authentication features (e.g., pattern lock), we store minimal authentication data.

Information Collected Automatically

Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifier.
Usage Data: Features used, actions taken within the App (e.g., number of imports).
Crash Data: If the App crashes, we may collect crash logs to improve stability.

Information We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect your location data.
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties.
We do not use tracking cookies or analytics that identify you.

3. How We Use Your Information

Provide and maintain the App's core functionality.
Improve, personalize, and expand the App.
Understand how users interact with the App.
Diagnose technical issues and improve performance.
Comply with legal obligations.

4. Data Storage & Security

Local Storage

All your photos and files are stored locally on your device only.
We do not upload your data to cloud servers (unless explicitly enabled by you in future versions).

Security Measures

Your authentication (pattern lock) uses industry-standard encryption.
Access to stored files is restricted to authenticated users only.
We use reasonable security practices to protect against unauthorized access.

No Guarantee

While we implement security measures, no system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

Photos & Files: Stored indefinitely until you delete them.
Crash Logs: Retained for up to 30 days for diagnostic purposes.
Usage Data: Retained for up to 90 days to analyze trends.

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not share your personal information with third parties, except:

Legal Compliance: If required by law, regulation, or valid government request.
Service Providers: Third-party services we use (e.g., crash reporting) only access anonymized data.
Business Transfers: If we merge, sell assets, or are acquired, your data may be transferred (you will be notified).

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

Access: Request what data we hold about you.
Deletion: Request deletion of your data (local data can be deleted directly in the App).
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information.
Opt-Out: Opt out of optional data collection (crash logs, analytics).

To exercise these rights, contact us at: abstracteduc [at] gmail.com

8. Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete it immediately.

For children 13–17 (if applicable), parental consent may be required depending on your jurisdiction.

9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

Know what personal information is collected.
Know whether personal information is sold or disclosed.
Say no to the selling or sharing of personal information.
Delete personal information collected.
Not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights.