Welcome to Photo Gallery ("App", "we", "our", or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your information. This Privacy Policy explains how Photo Gallery collects, uses, and safeguards information when you use our mobile application.

By using Photo Gallery, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Photos and Videos

Photo Gallery allows users to view, organize, edit, and manage photos and videos stored on their devices.

The app may access:

• Photos stored on your device
• Videos stored on your device
• Media files selected by you

These files are used only to provide features such as:

• Viewing and organizing media
• Creating albums
• Editing photos
• Creating collages
• Managing private vault content
• Recovering deleted items

2. Permissions We Request

Photos and Videos Access

This permission is used to:

• Display media files
• Organize albums and folders
• Edit photos
• Create collages
• Move files to the private vault
• Restore deleted files

Storage Access

This permission is used to:

• Save edited images
• Export collages
• Manage albums
• Restore media files

Permissions are used solely for app functionality and not for unrelated purposes.

3. Private Vault

Photo Gallery includes a Private Vault feature that allows users to securely hide selected photos and videos.

• PIN-protected access
• Secure hidden media storage
• Easy restore functionality

Files stored in the Private Vault remain on your device. We do not collect, access, upload, or share the content stored in the Private Vault.

4. Photo Editing & Collage Features

When using editing or collage tools:

• Processing occurs locally on your device.
• Files are saved only when you choose to save them.
• Original files remain unchanged unless intentionally overwritten.

5. Trash Bin

Deleted photos and videos may be temporarily stored in the Trash Bin.

• Recover accidentally deleted files
• Review deleted content before permanent removal
• Restore files to their original location

Files remain on your device unless permanently deleted by you.

6. Advertising

Photo Gallery may display advertisements provided by third-party advertising networks such as Google AdMob.

Advertising providers may collect information including:

• Advertising identifiers
• Device information
• Approximate location information
• Ad interaction data
• Diagnostic information

Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

7. Analytics & Diagnostics

To improve app stability and performance, we may collect limited non-personal information, including:

• Device model
• Operating system version
• App version
• Crash reports
• Performance diagnostics

This information does not directly identify users.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable measures to protect information processed by the app. However, no electronic storage or transmission method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Users are encouraged to secure their devices using passwords, PINs, or biometric authentication.

9. Children's Privacy

Photo Gallery is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided information through the app, please contact us so appropriate action can be taken.

10. Third-Party Services

The app may use third-party services that may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies, including:

• Google Play Services
• Google AdMob
• Google Firebase, if enabled

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date above.

Continued use of the app after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

Thank you for using Photo Gallery.