Privacy Policy

What is Purgli?

Purgli is a photo library scanner application that helps users find and clean up unwanted photos in their camera roll through on-device image analysis and machine learning. All scanning happens on your device — photos never leave your phone.

Scope of This Policy

This Policy applies to:

• All users of the Purgli Mobile App (iOS and Android)
• All information collected through the App or associated services
• All interactions with our servers, APIs, and third-party integrations

Important Notice

Please read this Policy carefully. By accessing or using Purgli, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our privacy practices, please do not use the Service.

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

3.1 Service Delivery and Core Functionality

• Creating and maintaining your account (if you choose to sign in)
• Scanning your photo library on-device for duplicates and unwanted photos
• Storing scan results and detection metadata locally
• Enabling photo review and cleanup features
• Managing your recycle bin and deleted photos (30-day retention)
• Syncing scan metadata across devices (if you have an account and enable cloud sync)

3.2 Communication

• Sending transactional emails (account confirmations, password resets, receipts)
• Responding to customer support inquiries
• Sending important service notifications and updates
• Notifying you about changes to this Policy or our Terms of Service
• Sending security alerts and account activity notifications

3.3 Analytics and Improvement

• Analyzing usage patterns to improve app functionality
• Understanding which features are most popular
• Identifying performance bottlenecks and bugs
• Improving detection accuracy through aggregated, anonymized data

3.4 Security and Legal Compliance

• Preventing fraud, misuse, and illegal activity
• Detecting and combating unauthorized access
• Enforcing our Terms of Service and other agreements
• Protecting our intellectual property rights
• Responding to legal requests and law enforcement inquiries
• Complying with legal obligations and regulations
• Conducting security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Investigating suspicious account activity

4.1 When We Share Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

5.1 Local Scanning Data

Scanning metadata (hashes, detection results, embeddings) is stored locally on your device in a SQLite database for as long as you use the App. You can clear this data at any time by signing out, deleting the app, or clearing app data through your device settings.

5.2 Cloud Sync Data

If you create an account and enable cloud sync, your scanning metadata is synced to our Supabase database. This data is retained as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, this data is permanently deleted within 30 days.

5.3 Deleted Photos (Recycle Bin)

Photos you delete through Purgli are moved to your device's recycle bin and retained for 30 days. After 30 days, they are permanently deleted from your device.

5.4 Transaction and Billing Records

We retain transaction and billing records as required by law and for fraud prevention purposes. These records are retained for a minimum of 3 years.

6.1 On-Device Security

Since most of your data is stored locally on your device, Purgli's primary security responsibility is ensuring the app itself is secure:

• All local data is stored in a SQLite database on your device
• We do not store sensitive data in plaintext
• The app uses secure authentication via Supabase
• Regular security audits and penetration testing

6.2 Server-Side Security

We implement comprehensive technical and organizational security measures for cloud data:

6.3 Important Limitation

While we implement robust security measures, we cannot guarantee absolute security of your information. You use the Service at your own risk, and you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and device security.

7.1 General Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your information (subject to legal exceptions)
• Right to Portability: Request your information in a portable, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your information for certain purposes
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing based on your consent
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances

7.2 California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including rights to know, delete, correct, opt-out of "sales" or "sharing", and limit use of sensitive personal information.

7.3 European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union, United Kingdom, or other jurisdictions with similar laws, you have comprehensive rights under GDPR and equivalent regulations, including enhanced protections for data transfers and the right to lodge complaints with your data protection authority.

8.1 Deleting Your Account

You may choose to delete your account and associated personal data at any time directly within the App.

8.2 How to Delete Your Account

To delete your account:

1. Open the Purgli app and navigate to Settings.
2. Tap Account or Profile settings.
3. Scroll to the bottom and tap Delete Account.
4. Confirm the action to complete the deletion request.

8.3 Data Retention Following Deletion

Upon confirmation of your deletion request, your account will be immediately deactivated. We will permanently delete or anonymize your profile information and cloud sync data from Supabase within thirty (30) days, except where we are legally required to retain certain transaction or compliance data for a longer period. Your local scanning data on your device will remain until you delete or uninstall the app.

9.1 Age Restrictions

The Service is NOT intended for children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete the information promptly, terminate the child's account, and notify the child's parent or guardian.

9.2 Compliance

We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), GDPR's special provisions for children, UK ICO guidance, and similar laws worldwide.

10.1 Privacy Questions

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

10.2 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents may submit requests via email to privacy@purgli.ai or by mail to the address above. We will verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

11.1 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Policy on the App with a new "Last Updated" date, sending you an email notification if the changes significantly affect your privacy, or requiring your consent to new terms if required by law.

11.2 Continued Use

Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.