PRIVACY POLICY FOR SYNCPHOTO FREE Last Updated: August 28, 2025 1. INTRODUCTION SyncPhoto Free ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application SyncPhoto Free (the "App"). By using our App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. 2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT 2.1 Personal Information - Google Account Information: When you sign in with Google, we access your basic profile information (name, email) solely for authentication purposes. - Google Photos Access: We request permission to upload photos to your Google Photos library. 2.2 Device Information - Photos and Media: We access photos stored on your device to enable the sync functionality. - Storage Permissions: We require storage access to read photos from your device. - Network Information: We monitor WiFi connectivity to ensure uploads only occur on WiFi networks. 2.3 Usage Information - Upload Statistics: We store local statistics about uploaded photos (count, file sizes, dates) on your device. - App Performance Data: Basic app usage and performance metrics. 3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION We use the collected information for the following purposes: 3.1 Core Functionality - Authenticate your Google account - Upload photos to your Google Photos library - Track upload progress and statistics - Ensure uploads only occur on WiFi connections 3.2 App Improvement - Monitor app performance - Identify and fix technical issues - Improve user experience 4. INFORMATION SHARING AND DISCLOSURE 4.1 We DO NOT Share Your Information - We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties - We do not share your photos with anyone except uploading them to YOUR Google Photos account - We do not store your photos on our servers 4.2 Google Photos Integration - Photos are uploaded directly to your Google Photos account using Google's official API - We act only as a conduit between your device and your Google Photos account - Google's Privacy Policy applies to data stored in your Google Photos account 4.3 Legal Requirements We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests. 5. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY 5.1 Local Storage - Upload statistics and app preferences are stored locally on your device - No personal data is transmitted to our servers - Authentication tokens are securely stored using Android's secure storage mechanisms 5.2 Security Measures - All communications with Google Photos API use HTTPS encryption - Authentication uses OAuth 2.0 industry standard - No photos are stored on our servers or transmitted to third parties 6. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES 6.1 Access and Control - You can revoke Google Photos access at any time through your Google Account settings - You can delete the app and all local data at any time - You maintain full control over your Google Photos account 6.2 Data Deletion - Uninstalling the app removes all locally stored data - To revoke access: Go to Google Account → Security → Third-party apps with account access → Remove SyncPhoto Free 7. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY Our App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. 8. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES 8.1 Google Photos API - We use Google Photos Library API to upload photos - Google's Privacy Policy applies: https://policies.google.com/privacy - Google's Terms of Service apply: https://policies.google.com/terms 8.2 Android Permissions - CAMERA: To access photos (not to take photos) - STORAGE: To read photos from device storage - INTERNET: To upload photos to Google Photos - ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: To check WiFi connectivity 9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS Since we use Google Photos API, your data may be processed in countries where Google operates. Google complies with applicable data protection laws including GDPR. 10. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by: - Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app - Updating the "Last Updated" date - Sending a notification through the app (for material changes) Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. 11. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: Email: baabullah@gmail.com 12. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (GDPR) For users in the European Union, our legal basis for processing your personal information includes: - Consent: When you grant permissions to access photos and Google account - Legitimate Interest: To provide and improve our service - Contract Performance: To fulfill our service obligations 13. YOUR GDPR RIGHTS If you are in the EU, you have the right to: - Access your personal data - Rectify inaccurate data - Erase your data - Restrict processing - Data portability - Object to processing - Withdraw consent To exercise these rights, contact us at the email above. 14. DATA RETENTION - Local app data: Retained until app is uninstalled - Google Photos data: Controlled by your Google account settings - Authentication tokens: Automatically expire and are refreshed as needed 15. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA) California residents have additional rights: - Right to know what personal information is collected - Right to delete personal information - Right to opt-out of sale (we don't sell data) - Right to non-discrimination 16. SECURITY BREACH NOTIFICATION In the unlikely event of a security breach affecting your personal information, we will: - Notify affected users within 72 hours - Report to relevant authorities as required by law - Take immediate steps to secure the breach 17. AUTOMATED DECISION MAKING We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that would significantly affect you. 18. COOKIES AND TRACKING Our app does not use cookies or tracking technologies. All data processing occurs locally on your device. --- This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and governs your use of SyncPhoto Free. By using our app, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. For the most current version of this Privacy Policy, please check within the app or visit our GitHub repository. © 2025 SyncPhoto Free. All rights reserved.