All duplicate detection and deletion happens entirely on your device. No photos or media files are ever transmitted to any external server.
1. Information We Collect
SnapForward is designed to collect as little data as possible.
Photos and media: The app reads photos on your device to detect duplicates. All processing is local; photos never leave your device.
SSH keys (optional): If you generate SSH key pairs for SCP/SFTP, private keys are stored only in your device's private app directory.
2. What We Do NOT Collect
❌ No name, email, or personal identifiers
❌ No location data
❌ No contacts
❌ No usage analytics or tracking
❌ No photos uploaded to any server
❌ No data sold to third parties
3. Third-Party Services
4. Permissions
READ_MEDIA_IMAGES / READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Required to scan for duplicate photos.
WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Required to delete photos on Android 9 and below.
INTERNET: Required for network file browsing (FTP/SFTP/SCP/SMB/WebDAV).
FOREGROUND_SERVICE: Required for background auto-scan scheduling.
USE_BIOMETRIC: Required for biometric unlock feature.
VIBRATE / POST_NOTIFICATIONS: Required for notification alerts.
5. Data Retention
No personal data is stored on external servers. To delete all app data, simply uninstall the app.
6. Children's Privacy
This app is not directed at children under 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from children.
7. Changes to This Policy
If we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date on this page. Continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.