iGallery: Private Photo Vault App ("we," "our," or "us") 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 ("App") available on the Google Play Store.
1. Information We Collect:
We collect only the necessary information required to provide core gallery management features:
Media Access
The app accesses your local photos, videos, and albums stored on your device to organize and display them within the app.
No media is uploaded, stored, or shared externally. Your media remains 100% private on your device.
Device Information
Device model, Android version, and crash logs may be collected for debugging and performance optimization.
App Usage Data (optional)
We may use Firebase Analytics or similar tools to understand how users interact with the app and which features are most used.
2. How We Use Your Information:
We use collected data solely to:
Organize and display your photos and videos
Improve app performance and user experience
Diagnose bugs and respond to crashes
Show optional tips or support messages inside the app
We do not access or upload your private files without permission.
3. Sharing Your Information:
We do not sell or rent your personal information. Limited data may be shared:
With third-party services (e.g., Firebase, AdMob) for analytics and crash reporting
As required by law
To protect user safety and app integrity
4. Data Storage and Security:
All photos, videos, and media information are stored locally on your device.
We do not transmit, back up, or sync your gallery content to any cloud or server.
We implement standard encryption and code obfuscation to prevent misuse.
5. Permissions We Use:
To function correctly, iGallery requires the following permissions:
Storage Access / Media Access (Photos & Videos):
To read and display photos and videos stored on your device.
(On Android 13+, this is scoped access — the app cannot access other file types or folders.)
Optional: File Manager Access (for exporting or importing files):
Used only when you export selected media or backup gallery settings.
These permissions are used strictly for their intended purposes and nothing more.
6. Third-Party Services:
The app may include or interact with third-party services:
Google Firebase: for anonymous crash reporting and performance monitoring
Google AdMob / Facebook Audience Network: to display ads in the free version
Please review their privacy policies:
7. Ads:
If you're using the free version of iGallery, it may include ads provided by:
Google AdMob
Facebook Audience Network
These services may use your Android Advertising ID to show relevant ads. Your media content is never shared or analyzed for advertising purposes.
8. Analytics:
We use Firebase Analytics and Crashlytics to track anonymized usage and crash data. These help us improve app stability and functionality. Automatically collected info may include:
Device and OS info
App version
Feature usage (e.g., compass mode used)
Crash logs and event timings
9. Security:
We strive to protect your information using commercially reasonable safeguards. However, no system can guarantee 100% security, especially over the internet.
10. Children's Privacy:
Our app is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. Your Rights:
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
Access or delete your local app data
Revoke permissions at any time via device settings
Uninstall the app to stop all local processing
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy:
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any material changes will be communicated via app updates or notices within the app.
13. Contact Us:
If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at