# Classiphy Privacy Policy
_Last Updated: April 10, 2026_
This policy describes how personal data is handled by the **Classiphy** application,
developed by **<YOUR_DEVELOPER_OR_COMPANY_NAME>** (hereinafter also "we", "us", or "developer").
The app is distributed via the Apple App Store and operates exclusively locally on the user's device.
developed by **<YOUR_DEVELOPER_OR_COMPANY_NAME>** (hereinafter also "we", "us", or "developer").
The app is distributed via the Apple App Store and operates exclusively locally on the user's device.
> ⚠️ **Before final release, please replace `<YOUR_DEVELOPER_OR_COMPANY_NAME>`, `<YOUR_SUPPORT_EMAIL>` and `<YOUR_LEGAL_ADDRESS>` with actual data.**
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## 1. Data Processed
Classiphy does not collect or transmit personal data to external servers or third parties.
All operations (importing, classifying, comparing, sorting, and exporting images)
take place **only on your device**.
All operations (importing, classifying, comparing, sorting, and exporting images)
take place **only on your device**.
During use, the app may process (always remaining strictly on the device):
- Photos selected by the user via the Photo Library or Files;
- Internal metadata created by the app, including:
- ratings (5-star rating) associated with images;
- catalog structure (folders, priority, custom sequences);
- positions of shots in the interactive workspace;
- custom sorting (by name or date taken);
- cryptographic hashes (SHA‑256) of files, used exclusively to avoid duplication;
- action history for the undo feature (ratings, rotations, mirroring, deletions, navigation).
- Internal metadata created by the app, including:
- ratings (5-star rating) associated with images;
- catalog structure (folders, priority, custom sequences);
- positions of shots in the interactive workspace;
- custom sorting (by name or date taken);
- cryptographic hashes (SHA‑256) of files, used exclusively to avoid duplication;
- action history for the undo feature (ratings, rotations, mirroring, deletions, navigation).
This information:
- is not sent to the developer;
- is not synced over the network;
- can be removed by the user at any time by deleting the content or uninstalling the app.
- is not synced over the network;
- can be removed by the user at any time by deleting the content or uninstalling the app.
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## 2. System Permissions
To provide its functionality, the app requests the following iOS permissions:
- **Photo Library Access (Read)**
Used to import images chosen by the user via the iOS Photo Picker.
Used to import images chosen by the user via the iOS Photo Picker.
- **Photo Library Access (Write)**
Used to save selected images back into the Photo Library upon request.
Used to save selected images back into the Photo Library upon request.
- **Files Access (Documents)**
Used to:
- allow selecting images via the iOS document picker (iCloud Drive, external drives, third-party apps);
- export selected images to folders or devices chosen by the user.
Used to:
- allow selecting images via the iOS document picker (iCloud Drive, external drives, third-party apps);
- export selected images to folders or devices chosen by the user.
Consent for these permissions can be revoked at any time from System Settings (Settings > Privacy & Security).
Refusing consent may limit or prevent importing and exporting, but the app remains usable for browsing already imported contents.
Refusing consent may limit or prevent importing and exporting, but the app remains usable for browsing already imported contents.
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## 3. Purpose of Processing
The data processed locally by Classiphy serves exclusively the following purposes:
1. Importing, organizing, and classifying images chosen by the user;
2. Preventing duplicates using cryptographic file hashes;
3. Generating thumbnails and display layouts necessary for app usage;
4. Showing import progress through Live Activities (Dynamic Island and Lock Screen), strictly using local data (folder name, image count, progress bar);
5. Enabling the export of selected items, in their original format, upon explicit user request.
2. Preventing duplicates using cryptographic file hashes;
3. Generating thumbnails and display layouts necessary for app usage;
4. Showing import progress through Live Activities (Dynamic Island and Lock Screen), strictly using local data (folder name, image count, progress bar);
5. Enabling the export of selected items, in their original format, upon explicit user request.
We do NOT perform:
- any profiling activities;
- any marketing activities;
- statistical analysis on users via external services.
- any marketing activities;
- statistical analysis on users via external services.
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## 4. Legal Basis
Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) of the GDPR
(performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures at the user's request),
as importing, classifying, and exporting operations are necessary
to provide the functionalities requested by the user.
(performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures at the user's request),
as importing, classifying, and exporting operations are necessary
to provide the functionalities requested by the user.
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## 5. Retention and Deletion
All data remains inside the device and is kept until the user decides to remove it.
Users can delete data at any time by:
Users can delete data at any time by:
- deleting folders or images within the app;
- revoking Photo and File access permissions from iOS Settings;
- uninstalling the app, which automatically deletes all associated app data.
- revoking Photo and File access permissions from iOS Settings;
- uninstalling the app, which automatically deletes all associated app data.
We do not perform external backups of user data nor can we recover content after the app passes uninstall.
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## 6. Sharing with Third Parties
There is no sharing of data with third parties for commercial, advertising, or analytical purposes.
The app interacts exclusively with:
- Apple system APIs (Photo Library, File Provider, ActivityKit);
- storage services configured by the user on iOS (e.g., iCloud Drive, third-party services integrated in the Files app).
- storage services configured by the user on iOS (e.g., iCloud Drive, third-party services integrated in the Files app).
These interactions always occur on the initiative and under the control of the user
(e.g., choosing a destination folder via the iOS document picker).
(e.g., choosing a destination folder via the iOS document picker).
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## 7. Analytics and Tracking
Classiphy:
- does not use tracking SDKs (e.g., for analytics or advertising);
- does not display advertisements;
- does not send identifiable usage reports to external services.
- does not display advertisements;
- does not send identifiable usage reports to external services.
Any internal error logs, if present, remain on the device and are used solely
for the proper functioning of the app.
for the proper functioning of the app.
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## 8. System Technologies Used
The app uses the following Apple system APIs and frameworks:
- **PhotosUI / PHPickerViewController** – for selecting images from the Photo Library;
- **UIDocumentPickerViewController** – for importing/exporting from Files and external drives;
- **ActivityKit** – to display import progress in the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen via Live Activities;
- **ImageIO / CoreGraphics** – for reading and generating image thumbnails.
- **UIDocumentPickerViewController** – for importing/exporting from Files and external drives;
- **ActivityKit** – to display import progress in the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen via Live Activities;
- **ImageIO / CoreGraphics** – for reading and generating image thumbnails.
None of these technologies transmit data outside your device.
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## 9. Minors
Classiphy is not specifically aimed at children under 13 and does not knowingly collect personal data from children.
The use of the app by minors is the responsibility of a parent or legal guardian, who should ensure
appropriate use of the device.
The use of the app by minors is the responsibility of a parent or legal guardian, who should ensure
appropriate use of the device.
If a parent or guardian believes a child has used the app improperly
and wishes clarification or assistance, they can contact us at the details below.
and wishes clarification or assistance, they can contact us at the details below.
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## 10. User Rights
Since the app does not send data to the developer and data is kept solely on the device,
the rights provided by GDPR (access, rectification, deletion, restriction, portability)
can be exercised directly by the user by:
the rights provided by GDPR (access, rectification, deletion, restriction, portability)
can be exercised directly by the user by:
- managing and deleting folders and images within the app;
- revoking Photo and File access permissions from iOS Settings;
- uninstalling the app to remove all associated data.
- revoking Photo and File access permissions from iOS Settings;
- uninstalling the app to remove all associated data.
For further inquiries, you may still contact us (see section 12).
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## 11. Security
Classiphy uses only Apple's public APIs and saves data in protected directories
within the iOS sandbox.
within the iOS sandbox.
To increase security, we advise users to:
- keep the iOS operating system up to date;
- protect the device with a passcode, Face ID, or Touch ID;
- avoid sharing the device with unauthorized persons.
- protect the device with a passcode, Face ID, or Touch ID;
- avoid sharing the device with unauthorized persons.
We cannot guarantee the security of the device if it is compromised
by malware or unsafe practices (e.g., jailbreaking).
by malware or unsafe practices (e.g., jailbreaking).
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## 12. Contact
For questions or requests concerning this privacy policy, you may contact us at:
- **Email**: <YOUR_SUPPORT_EMAIL>
- **Mailing Address**: <YOUR_LEGAL_ADDRESS>
- **Mailing Address**: <YOUR_LEGAL_ADDRESS>
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## 13. Changes to this Policy
We reserve the right to periodically update this privacy policy to adapt it to:
- regulatory changes;
- technical evolutions of the app;
- new features impacting data processing.
- technical evolutions of the app;
- new features impacting data processing.
Modifications will be published on this page, indicating the date of the latest update.