Privacy Policy

PocketPic ("the App") is developed by Oliver Tran. This policy explains what data the App accesses, how it is used, and your choices. PocketPic is designed to keep your photos on your device and in your Apple Photos library.

Summary

• PocketPic does not collect, sell, or transmit your photos to our servers.
• There is no account and no third-party analytics in the App.
• Camera and Photos access are used only to capture, display, and export your daily photos.
• Face analysis for eye alignment runs entirely on your device using Apple's Vision framework.

Information the App Accesses

Camera

The App requests camera permission to take daily photos. Camera input is used only within the App to capture images and show the alignment overlay. Camera data is not streamed or sent off-device.

Photos Library

The App requests Photos library permission to:

• Save captured photos to a configurable album (default: "PocketPic")
• Display your photo gallery inside the App
• Save exported time-lapse videos to Photos when you choose that option

Photos you capture remain in your device's Photos library under your control. Deleting a photo in PocketPic removes it from the App's gallery and from the associated Photos album when applicable.

On-Device Face Analysis

When you enable eye alignment during export, the App uses Apple's Vision framework to detect face landmarks on your photos. This processing happens locally on your device. Face data is not stored separately or transmitted to us or any third party.

Data Stored on Your Device

The App stores app preferences locally (for example: overlay opacity, export settings, privacy mode, and album name). Photo metadata used for streaks and gallery organization is stored on your device. This data is not synced to our servers.

Data We Do Not Collect

• Personal identifiers (name, email, phone number)
• Location data
• Usage analytics or advertising identifiers
• Photos, videos, or face data transmitted to external servers

Children's Privacy

PocketPic is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Third-Party Services

The App uses Apple's system frameworks (AVFoundation, PhotoKit, Vision) and stores media in your Apple Photos library. Apple's handling of iCloud Photos, if enabled on your device, is governed by Apple's Privacy Policy.

Your Choices

• Permissions: You can revoke Camera or Photos access at any time in iOS or macOS Settings.
• Privacy mode: Hide thumbnails in the in-app gallery without deleting photos from your library.
• Eye alignment: Optional and can be turned off before export.
• Deletion: Delete individual photos or bulk-delete selections within the App.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect any changes. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Visit our Support page or open an issue on GitHub.