Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to the Privacy Policy for Phone Storage Cleaner, a comprehensive solution designed to optimize your device’s storage by identifying and removing similar photos, duplicate photos, screenshots, large video files, and organizing your contact list. This document outlines the types of information we collect, how we use and protect that information, and your rights as a user. This Privacy Policy is in compliance with global data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.

Scope and Application

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the Phone Storage Cleaner app, regardless of location. It governs the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of personal information collected through our app. By using our app, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

User-Provided Information
- Personal Identifiable Information (PII): When you use our app, we may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to your name, email address, and phone number.
- Contact Information: We may collect data from your contact list to help manage duplicate contacts. This may include names, phone numbers, email addresses, and other related contact details.
Automatically Collected Information
- Device Information: We collect information about your device, including device type, operating system, unique device identifiers (such as IDFA, IDFV), and IP address.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our app, such as the actions you take within the app, the time and duration of your use, and other usage statistics.
- Log Data: When you access our services, our servers automatically record certain information, including information that your browser or mobile app sends when you use our services. This log data may include your IP address, browser type and settings, the date and time of your request, and how you interacted with our services.
Location Information: With your consent, we may collect and process information about your device's location. We use various technologies to determine location, including IP address and GPS.
Cookies and Tracking:We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our app and store certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data, which may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our app.

How We Use Your Information

To provide, maintain, and improve our app and services.
To diagnose and fix technical issues.
To manage your account and provide customer support.

Personalization

To customize your experience, including displaying relevant content and advertisements based on your preferences and usage patterns.

Communication

To communicate with you, including responding to your inquiries, providing updates, and sending notifications.
To send you promotional materials, newsletters, and information about other services we offer.

Legal and Compliance

To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
To prevent, detect, and investigate potentially prohibited or illegal activities, including fraud.

Data Analytics

To analyze usage trends and measure the effectiveness of our services and marketing efforts.

Sharing and Disclosure

Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our app, conducting our business, or providing services to you. These service providers are contractually obligated to use the information only for the purposes for which it was disclosed and to protect the privacy and security of your data.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
Business Transfers:In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred as a business asset. We will notify you before your personal information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
Ad/Analytics Partners: We may partner with third-party advertising and analytics companies to provide personalized advertising and analyze app usage. These partners may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your use of our app and other websites and apps.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When we no longer need to use your personal data, we will delete, anonymize, or securely store your information in accordance with applicable laws.

Your Rights and Choices

Access, correction, deletion of your data
Object to or restrict processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Request data portability
Lodge a complaint with your data protection authority

Children's Privacy

Phone Storage Cleaner is not intended for use by children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 16, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at connect@lascade.com.

International Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to, and maintained on, computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction. If you are located outside [Country/Region] and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data, including personal information, to [Country/Region] and process it there. Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.

Changes to this Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Third-Party Links

Our app may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Lascade. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.

Contact Us

Email: connect@lascade.com

Jurisdiction-Specific Information

EEA/UK Users:For users in the EEA and the UK, we process your personal data in accordance with the GDPR. Lascade is the data controller responsible for your personal data. You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe that we have not complied with applicable data protection laws.
California Residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information. This includes the right to request information about our collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information over the past 12 months, the right to request the deletion of your personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. To exercise your rights under the CCPA, please contact us at connect@lascade.com.

Data Protection Officer

Lascade has appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) responsible for overseeing questions related to this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, including any requests to exercise your legal rights, please contact our DPO using the contact details provided above.

Automated Decision-Making

We do not use automated decision-making, including profiling, that produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you.

Data Protection Impact Assessments

We conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) when implementing new processing activities or technologies that may impact your privacy. DPIAs help us identify and mitigate any data protection risks associated with our processing activities.

Cross-Border Data Transfers

In the event of cross-border data transfers, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal data. These safeguards may include Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other approved mechanisms under applicable data protection laws.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on various legal grounds, including your consent, the necessity of processing for the performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, and our legitimate interests. Our legitimate interests include improving our app and services, conducting marketing and analytics, and ensuring the security of our systems.

Data Minimization

We adhere to the principle of data minimization, which means that we only collect and process personal data that is necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We regularly review our data collection practices to ensure compliance with this principle.

Privacy by Design and Default

We implement Privacy by Design and Default principles in our app development and data processing activities. This means that we consider privacy and data protection issues from the outset of any new project and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data.

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that may result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the relevant data protection authorities as required by law. We have procedures in place to deal with any suspected data breach and will work to mitigate any potential harm.

Special Categories of Personal Data

We do not intentionally collect special categories of personal data (e.g., data relating to race, ethnicity, political opinions, religion, health, or sexual orientation) through our app. If we inadvertently collect such data, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Anonymization and Pseudonymization

Where possible, we anonymize or pseudonymize personal data to enhance privacy and reduce the risks associated with data processing. Anonymized data is data that cannot be used to identify an individual, while pseudonymized data can be linked to an individual only with additional information.

Data Subject Requests

You may exercise your rights concerning your personal data by submitting a request to our DPO or using the contact information provided in this Privacy Policy. We will respond to your request within the timeframes established by applicable data protection laws

Complaints

If you have any concerns or complaints about our handling of your personal data, please contact our DPO using the contact details provided in this Privacy Policy. We will investigate and respond to your complaint promptly and in accordance with applicable laws

Conclusion

Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy provides you with information about how we collect, use, share, and protect your data, as well as your rights and choices. We encourage you to read this Privacy Policy carefully and contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for using Phone Storage Cleaner, and for entrusting us with your personal data.