Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how information is handled when you use the mobile application Phone Guard: Clean & Protect (the “App”) (“we”, “us”, or “our”).

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your information is handled.

1. Overview

The App provides tools for:

• Device storage optimization
• Media and contact cleanup
• Device and network security monitoring
• Utility features such as compression, flashlight, and charging animations

We design the App with a privacy-first approach, meaning:

• Most data processing occurs locally on your device
• We do not upload personal data unless strictly necessary
• You remain in full control of your data

2. Information We Do Not Collect

We do not collect, store, or transmit the following personal data:

• Photos or videos from your library
• Contacts or address book data
• Calendar event content
• Files stored in the private vault
• Wi-Fi passwords or browsing activity
• Generated passwords

All such data is processed locally on your device and is not accessible to us.

3. Information Processed on Your Device

To provide core functionality, the App may access certain data only on-device:

3.1 Photos and Videos

Used for:

• Detecting duplicate or similar images
• Identifying large files
• Compressing media to save storage
• Managing private vault content

All processing happens locally.
We do not upload or store your media externally.

3.2 Contacts

Used for:

• Detecting duplicate contacts
• Assisting in merging or organizing entries

Contact data remains on your device and is never transmitted.

3.3 Calendar

Used for:

• Identifying expired or outdated events
• Helping clean unnecessary entries

No calendar data is collected or stored externally.

3.4 Device Information

Used for:

• Displaying CPU, RAM, and storage status
• Monitoring device performance
• Running safety diagnostics

This information is processed in real time and is not stored or linked to your identity.

3.5 Network Information (Wi-Fi)

Used for:

• Performing basic network security checks
• Running internet speed tests

We do not:

• Access browsing history
• Inspect network traffic content
• Collect Wi-Fi passwords

4. Privacy Vault (Secure Storage)

The App may offer a Privacy Vault feature to store sensitive photos and videos.

• Data is stored locally on your device
• Encryption may be used to protect stored content
• We do not have access to your vault data

⚠️ If you uninstall the App, vault data may be permanently deleted.

5. Password Generator

The password generator:

• Works entirely offline
• Does not store or transmit generated passwords

All generated data remains under your control.

6. Utility Features

The App includes additional tools such as:

• Photo compression
• Network speed testing
• LED display/banner
• Flashlight functionality
• Charging animations

These features:

• Do not collect personal data
• Operate locally on your device

7. Permissions

The App may request the following permissions:

• Photos – for media cleanup, compression, and vault features
• Contacts – for duplicate detection and management
• Calendar – for event cleanup
• Network access – for speed testing and connectivity checks

You can choose whether to grant these permissions.
You can also revoke them at any time via your device Settings.

8. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for:

• Analytics
• Crash reporting
• Performance monitoring

These services may collect non-personal, aggregated data, such as:

• Device type
• Operating system version
• App usage statistics
• Crash logs

This data is used solely to improve app performance and stability.

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties.

9. Data Retention

We do not retain personal data on external servers.

• Most data remains on your device
• You can delete data at any time using system or app controls

If analytics data is collected, it is anonymized and retained only as necessary for operational purposes.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

• Local data processing
• Encryption for sensitive features
• Limiting unnecessary data access

However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

11. Children’s Privacy

The App is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

12. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

• Access to your data
• Request deletion
• Restriction of processing

Since most data is stored locally, you can manage or delete it directly on your device.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any updates will be reflected by revising the “Last updated” date above.

14. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact: phoneguard2026@outlook.com