Gallery

Privacy Policy for Gallery


This Privacy Policy explains how Chotu infosoft (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects information when you use our mobile application Smart Photo Gallery - Editor (“Service”).

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

Information Collection and Use

Smart Photo Gallery - Editor is a local gallery application. We do not upload, store, or share your photos or videos on any external servers. All images and videos remain only on your device.

We may collect limited non-personal information to improve app performance, stability, and advertising experience.

Data We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect:
- Your photos or videos
- Media file names or content
- Contacts or messages
- Location data
- Personal details such as name, phone number, or email address

Data We May Collect

Device and App Information:
- Device model
- Android version
- App version
- App usage statistics
- Crash reports

This information is used only to improve app performance and fix errors.

Advertising Data:
We use Google AdMob to display ads. AdMob may collect:
- Advertising ID
- Device information
- Ad interaction data

This data is used to show relevant advertisements.

Permissions Used

Media and Storage Permissions:
- READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
- READ_MEDIA_VIDEO
- READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (Android 12 and below)
- WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (Android 12 and below)

These permissions are used only to display photos and videos stored on your device. Media access is local only.

Network Permissions:
- INTERNET
- ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
- ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
- CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE

These are required to display ads, analytics, and crash reporting.

Notification Permission:
- POST_NOTIFICATIONS

Used to show optional app notifications.

Wallpaper Permission:
- SET_WALLPAPER

Used only when the user chooses to set an image as wallpaper.

Advertising ID Permission:
- com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID

Used by AdMob to provide personalized advertising.

System Settings Permission:
- WRITE_SETTINGS

Used only when the user explicitly changes system settings through app features. No settings are changed without user action.

Third-Party Services

Chotu Gallery uses the following third-party services which may collect information used to identify you:

Google Play Services:https://policies.google.com/privacy


AdMob:https://policies.google.com/privacy


Google Analytics for Firebase:https://firebase.google.com/policies/analytics


Firebase Crashlytics:https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy


Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent users’ personal information. Data is shared only with the above third-party services for analytics, advertising, and crash reporting.

Data Security

We value your trust and take reasonable measures to protect information. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure.

Children’s Privacy

This app does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us and we will take appropriate action.

User Control

You can:
- Revoke permissions at any time from device settings
- Reset or limit Advertising ID from device settings
- Opt out of personalized ads through Google Ads settings

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and are effective immediately.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: chotuinfosoft@gmail.com