Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 8, 2025 | Last Updated: January 8, 2025
Michael Burrow, operating as CleanBot AI ("CleanBot AI", "we", "our", or "us"), operates the CleanBot AI mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use the App.
1. Information Collection
1.1 Information Processed Locally (Never Leaves Your Device)
The following data is processed entirely on your device and is never transmitted to our servers or any third party:
- Photos and videos stored in your Photo Library
- Screenshots and screen recordings
- iCloud Drive files (when you grant access)
- iCloud Photos and Videos (when you grant access)
- File metadata (size, date, type)
1.2 Information We May Collect
| Data Type | Purpose | Linked to Identity |
|---|---|---|
| Device Information (device type, OS version) | App compatibility and troubleshooting | No |
| App Usage Data (features used, session duration) | Product improvement | No |
| Crash Reports and Diagnostics | Bug fixing | No |
| Purchase / Subscription Data | Subscription management (via Apple) | Yes (by Apple) |
1.3 Information We Do NOT Collect
- Your photos, videos, or media files
- Your contacts or address book
- Your location data
- Your browsing history
- Advertising identifiers (IDFA)
- Biometric data
2. How We Use Your Information
- App Functionality: Cleanup and compression features
- Subscription Services: Managed via Apple
- Product Improvement: Anonymized analytics
- Technical Support: Bug diagnosis
- Legal Compliance: Applicable laws
3. How We Collect Information
- Automatically: Device info & crash logs
- Through Apple: Subscription data
- With Your Permission: Optional analytics
4. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services
4.1 Third-Party Services
| Service | Purpose | Data Shared | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple App Store | Payments & subscriptions | Purchase data | Apple Privacy |
| Apple iCloud | Optional file access | None | Apple Privacy |
| Analytics Provider | Anonymous usage stats | Anonymized data | Available upon request |
4.4 Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
CleanBot AI uses on-device machine learning via Apple Core ML to detect duplicate and similar photos. No data is sent off-device.
7. Data Security
- On-device processing
- Encrypted communications
- Limited employee access
- Secure storage practices
8. Children's Privacy
CleanBot AI is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
12. Contact Us
Michael Burrow
Rathfelder Ave, Cape Town, 7806
South Africa
Email: [email protected]
Support: [email protected]
We typically respond to privacy inquiries within 5 business days and process requests within 30 days.