Updated: [2026-05-09]
Nova Clean respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, store, and protect the data you generate while using the Nova Clean iOS app.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Contact Email: [zhangwei2512@hotmail.com]
1. What Information We May Collect
We collect information only to the extent necessary to implement the functions of this app. Depending on the functions you use, this may involve the following categories:
1.1 Device and App-Related Information
When you use this app, we may collect or obtain the following information:
Device Information: such as device model, iOS version;
Diagnostic Information: crash logs, performance information, error logs (used for troubleshooting and improving stability);
Usage: basic statistics related to your operation of functional modules (such as whether you used album reports, merge functions, etc.).
1.2 Album/Photo/Video-Related Information
The core functions of this app include album reports, photo merging, duplicate similar photos/videos, photo text extraction, etc., which usually require access to your album.
2. How We Use Information
We use the information for the following purposes:
Album Reports:Generating reports such as the number and distribution overview of photos/videos (e.g., by time period, album category, etc.).
Photo Merging:Combining user-selected photos/images into new images/files according to user needs and saving them to a user-allowed location (e.g., to an album).
Duplicate/Similar Photos and Videos:Detecting similar or duplicate photos/videos and providing users with cleanup suggestions.
Photo Text Extraction (OCR):Recognizing text in user-selected images and displaying the recognition results within the application.
Security and Maintenance:Used for system stability, bug fixing, and anti-fraud/security protection (if applicable).
Unless required by laws and regulations or with your consent, we will not use the above information for purposes inconsistent with this policy.
3. How We Share, Transfer, or Disclose Information
3.1 Sharing with Third Parties
We will not disclose or share your personal information with third parties except in the following circumstances:
With your consent: We will obtain your consent in advance when sharing with third parties is necessary;
Legal requirements: We may be required to provide information under laws and regulations, regulatory requirements, or lawful requests from courts/law enforcement agencies;
Protecting security and legitimate rights: As required to prevent fraud, malicious behavior, protect user or public safety, and enforce this policy or user agreement.
We will not upload user photos/videos and their OCR recognition results to our servers or third parties.
3.2 Business Transfer
In the event of a merger, acquisition, asset transfer, or similar transaction, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you reasonably before the transfer occurs and ensure that the new entity continues to be bound by this Privacy Policy.
4. Data Storage and Security
4.1 Storage Location
We will process data on your device to the greatest extent possible and avoid retaining unnecessary data.
4.2 Security Measures
We take reasonable technical and management measures to protect information security, including but not limited to:
Access control and rights management;
Encrypted transmission (where applicable);
Security auditing and risk monitoring;
Access minimization (access to albums/photos only when required for functionality).
However, please note: No transmission or storage system can guarantee 100% security.
5. User Rights and Choices
Under applicable laws and regulations, you may have the following rights (subject to the laws of your region):
Access/Inquiry: To know what information we process related to you;
Correction: To correct inaccurate information;
Deletion: To request the deletion of data related to you;
Restriction or Denial of Processing: To refuse certain processing activities where applicable.
To exercise these rights, you can contact us at [zhangwei2512@hotmail.com]. We will process your request as required by law.
6. Privacy Settings and Permissions (iOS Photo Library Access)
This application may require the following system permissions to function:
Photo/Media Library Access: Used for photo reports, photo merging, duplicate/similar detection, photo text extraction, etc.
iOS will prompt you for authorization via a system pop-up. You can modify permissions at any time in iOS Settings.
7. Children's Privacy
This application is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or younger as defined by applicable law). If you believe there may be instances of children using this application, please contact us, and we will take reasonable measures to remove the relevant information.
8. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Major changes (such as when we start uploading photo content to our servers, changing the purpose or sharing method of data) will be communicated to you in a more prominent manner.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
Email: zhangwei2512@hotmail.com