# Privacy Policy for SwipeSort **Effective Date: December 19, 2025** **Last Updated: January 17, 2026** ## Introduction SwipeSort ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how SwipeSort handles your information when you use our iOS application. **By using SwipeSort, you agree to this Privacy Policy.** --- ## 1. Information We Collect ### 1.1 Photos and Photo Library Access - **What We Access:** SwipeSort requests permission to access your photo library to enable you to review, organize, and delete photos - **How We Use It:** All photo processing happens locally on your device. We never upload, transmit, store, or access your photos on our servers or any third-party servers - **Local Processing Only:** Photos are read from your library, displayed in the app, and organized into albums based on your actions. No photos leave your device - **Deletion:** When you delete photos through SwipeSort, they are moved to your iOS "Recently Deleted" album, following standard iOS behavior ### 1.2 App Preferences and Settings - **What We Store:** SwipeSort stores your app preferences locally using iOS UserDefaults, including: - Theme preferences (light/dark mode) - Swipe sensitivity settings - Album configurations - Daily usage counts (for free tier limit tracking) - Notification preferences - **Storage Location:** All preferences are stored locally on your device only - **No External Transmission:** These preferences are never transmitted to us or any third party ### 1.3 Subscription and Purchase Information - **What Apple Collects:** When you purchase a SwipeSort Premium subscription, Apple processes and stores your payment information and subscription status - **What We Access:** We only receive confirmation of your active subscription status from Apple's StoreKit framework to unlock Premium features - **Apple's Privacy:** Your payment details are handled exclusively by Apple. Please review Apple's Privacy Policy at https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/ ### 1.4 Analytics and Tracking - **We Do Not Collect:** SwipeSort does NOT collect, use, or share any analytics, diagnostics, or usage data - **No Tracking:** We do not track your behavior, location, or any other personal information - **No Third-Party SDKs:** SwipeSort does not integrate any third-party analytics services, advertising networks, or tracking tools --- ## 2. How We Use Information SwipeSort operates entirely on your device. Here's how we use the information we access: - **Photo Organization:** Photos are accessed solely to display them in the app and organize them based on your swipe actions - **Feature Access:** Subscription status is checked to determine whether to unlock Premium features - **App Functionality:** Local preferences are used to personalize your experience (theme, sensitivity settings) - **No External Use:** We never use your information for marketing, advertising, profiling, or any other purpose --- ## 3. Information Sharing and Disclosure **We do not share, sell, rent, or disclose your information to any third parties.** - **No Server Communication:** SwipeSort does not communicate with our servers or any external servers - **Apple App Store Only:** The only external interaction is with Apple's App Store for subscription management, which is governed by Apple's Privacy Policy - **Legal Requirements:** We may disclose information if required by law, but since we don't collect or store your data, there is nothing to disclose --- ## 4. Data Security - **Local Storage Only:** All data remains on your device, protected by iOS security features - **No Transmission:** Since no data is transmitted to external servers, there is no risk of interception - **Device Security:** Your data security depends on your device's security (passcode, Face ID, Touch ID). Please keep your device secure - **App Deletion:** Deleting SwipeSort from your device removes all app preferences. Your photos remain in your photo library unless you deleted them --- ## 5. Your Privacy Rights and Controls ### 5.1 Photo Library Access - **Control Access:** You can manage SwipeSort's photo library access at any time via: - iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Photos → SwipeSort - **Revoke Access:** You may revoke photo access at any time, though this will prevent the app from functioning ### 5.2 Data Access and Deletion - **Your Data, Your Device:** All your data is stored locally on your device and is accessible to you at all times - **Delete Data:** To delete all SwipeSort data, simply delete the app from your device - **Photo Deletion:** Photos deleted through SwipeSort are moved to iOS "Recently Deleted" and can be permanently deleted or recovered there ### 5.3 Subscription Management - **Manage Subscriptions:** You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time via: - iOS Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions → SwipeSort - Or within the app: Settings → Manage Subscription - **Cancellation:** Subscriptions can be cancelled at least 24 hours before the next billing period to avoid charges --- ## 6. Children's Privacy SwipeSort does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you are under 13, please do not use SwipeSort or provide any information through the app. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information immediately. Since SwipeSort operates entirely on-device and does not collect data, this is unlikely to occur. --- ## 7. International Users SwipeSort is available worldwide. Since all data processing occurs on your device, no data is transferred internationally. Your data remains in your physical possession on your device. --- ## 8. Third-Party Services SwipeSort uses the following Apple services: ### 8.1 Apple App Store and StoreKit - **Purpose:** Subscription purchase and management - **Data Handled by Apple:** Payment processing, subscription status - **Privacy Policy:** https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/ ### 8.2 Apple PhotoKit Framework - **Purpose:** Accessing and organizing your photo library - **Data Location:** Local device only - **Privacy:** Governed by iOS permissions you grant **We do not use any other third-party services, SDKs, or frameworks that access your data.** --- ## 9. Terms of Use and License Agreement SwipeSort's use is governed by: - **Apple's Standard End User License Agreement (EULA):** https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - **This Privacy Policy** By using SwipeSort, you agree to both documents. --- ## 10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA) If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): - **Right to Know:** We do not collect personal information - **Right to Delete:** Delete the app to remove all local data - **Right to Opt-Out of Sale:** We do not sell your information Since SwipeSort does not collect personal information, these rights are inherently protected. --- ## 11. European Privacy Rights (GDPR) If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, or Switzerland, you have rights under GDPR: - **Data Controller:** Since no data leaves your device, you are effectively the controller of your own data - **Legal Basis:** Your consent (granting photo library access) and contractual necessity (providing the app service) - **Data Retention:** Data is retained on your device until you delete the app - **No International Transfers:** No data is transferred outside your device --- ## 12. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. **Material Changes:** If we make material changes to how we handle your information, we will notify you through: - An in-app notification - The App Store update notes - Email (if we have your contact information from support inquiries) **Your Continued Use:** Your continued use of SwipeSort after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. --- ## 13. Data Retention - **Photos:** SwipeSort does not retain photos. They remain in your iOS photo library - **App Preferences:** Stored on your device until you delete the app - **Subscription Status:** Managed by Apple according to their retention policies - **No Cloud Storage:** SwipeSort does not use cloud storage or backup services --- ## 14. Contact Us If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your privacy while using SwipeSort, please contact us: **Email:** swipesort@mayersmultimedia.com **Response Time:** We aim to respond within 48 hours **Website:** https://mayersmultimedia.com For subscription billing questions, contact Apple Support. --- ## 15. Consent By downloading, installing, or using SwipeSort, you consent to: - This Privacy Policy - SwipeSort accessing your photo library (with your explicit permission via iOS) - Apple processing subscription information on our behalf You may withdraw photo library consent at any time through iOS Settings. --- **Thank you for trusting SwipeSort with your photo organization!** --- © 2026 Mayers Multimedia. All rights reserved.