Privacy Policy
Hazcott Systems is a trading name of Hazcott Limited. This Privacy Policy describes how we ("we," "us," or "our") handle information when you use the Clean My Photos mobile application (the "App"), bundle identifier com.hazcottlimited.CleanMyPhotos, and related websites. Company details match our main site at hazcottsystems.co.uk.
1. Summary
- On-device processing: Photo sorting, categorization, duplicate matching, and swipe review use metadata and assets accessed through Apple's Photos framework on your iPhone. We do not upload your camera roll to our servers for analysis.
- Photos permission: The App requires access to your photo library to function. You may grant full or limited access as offered by iOS.
- No account required for core cleanup features.
- Subscriptions are processed by Apple; purchase status may be validated through RevenueCat as described below.
2. Information we access on your device
With your permission, the App accesses:
- Photo and video assets in your library (including metadata such as creation date, media type, and file size)
- Authorization status for Photos access
- Locally stored app preferences (e.g., onboarding completion, swipe counts, subscription flags, cleanup queue data)
This data is used to display categories (screenshots, videos, duplicates, other photos), estimate recoverable storage, power swipe review, and queue items you choose to delete. Processing occurs on your device unless otherwise stated in this policy.
3. Information we do not collect for sorting
We do not operate a cloud service that receives your full photo library for sorting, duplicate detection, or automated deletion. Review and deletion decisions remain under your control through in-app confirmation flows.
4. Deletions
When you confirm deletion, the App uses Apple's Photos APIs to remove selected assets from your library. Depending on your settings, items may be placed in the Recently Deleted album on iOS, where Apple allows recovery for a limited time. We do not maintain a separate copy of deleted photos on our servers.
5. Subscriptions and purchases
Clean My Photos Pro (monthly subscription and optional lifetime purchase) is sold through Apple's App Store. Apple processes payment and provides us with transaction-related information needed to deliver the purchase (e.g., subscription status).
We use RevenueCat to manage entitlements and restore purchases. RevenueCat may receive an anonymous app user identifier and purchase receipts as necessary to validate your Pro access. RevenueCat's privacy practices are described at revenuecat.com/privacy.
6. Diagnostics and support
The App may log technical events locally (e.g., launch timing marks) for performance debugging during development. If you contact support, we process the information you voluntarily provide (such as your email address and message content) to respond to your request.
We do not knowingly sell your personal information.
7. Data retention
- On-device data: Preferences and cleanup queue data remain on your device until you delete the App or clear app data through iOS.
- Support correspondence: Retained as long as needed to resolve your inquiry and meet legal obligations.
- Purchase records: Governed by Apple and RevenueCat retention policies.
8. Children's privacy
The App is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
9. International users
Hazcott Limited is based in the United Kingdom. If you use the App from outside the UK, your information may be processed in the UK and in countries where our service providers operate (e.g., United States for RevenueCat infrastructure), subject to applicable safeguards.
10. Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of personal information, or to object to certain processing. Because most photo processing is on-device, you can also revoke Photos access in iOS Settings > Privacy > Photos, or delete the App to remove local app data.
To exercise privacy rights, contact us at privacy@hazcottlimited.com. We may need to verify your request.
11. California residents (CCPA/CPRA)
We do not sell personal information as defined under California law. In the preceding 12 months we have not sold personal information. You may request disclosure of categories of information collected and exercise deletion rights by contacting us. We will not discriminate against you for exercising privacy rights.
12. Security
We implement reasonable administrative and technical measures appropriate to the limited data we handle. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; use the App on a device you control and keep iOS updated.
13. Third-party services
- Apple — App Store, Photos framework, iCloud (if you use it for your library)
- RevenueCat — subscription entitlement management
Links on our website to third parties are governed by their own policies.
14. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised version on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Material changes may also be communicated in the App where appropriate.
15. Contact us
Hazcott Systems (trading name of Hazcott Limited)
7 West Drive, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8JP, United Kingdom
Email: hazcottlimited@gmail.com
Phone: +44 7436 401430
Website: hazcottsystems.co.uk