Privacy Policy

App Name: Search and remove duplicate files

Effective Date: September 4, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Search and remove duplicate files ("we", "our", or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how our application handles your information when you use our storage optimization services.

2. Information We Access & Why

Our app operates 100% locally on your device. We do not collect, store, upload, or share any personal files or data on external servers or cloud storage.

• Storage & Media Files (Photos, Videos, Audio, Documents): We request storage permissions (`READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`, `WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`, and `MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`) solely to scan your device memory and SD card for duplicate files, group them by size and hash, and allow you to preview and securely delete them to free up device storage.
• Device State & Network: Network state permissions are used only to check connection availability.

3. Data Security & Local Processing

All file scanning, duplicate detection, hashing, and deletion processes take place entirely on your local device. Your photos, videos, personal documents, and audio files never leave your phone.

4. Third-Party Services

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your data to outside parties. The app does not integrate third-party trackers or ad networks that collect identifiable user data.

5. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected within this document with an updated effective date.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@searchandremoveduplicate.ai.