Junk Files Cleaner Privacy Policy

Introduction and Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how Junk Files Cleaner (referred to as "we" or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your information when you use the Junk Files Cleaner mobile application ("the Application").

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the EU/EEA General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By using Junk Files Cleaner, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Junk Files Cleaner is a native tool. You do not need to create an account or provide personal login information to use all its features. The application primarily runs on your device and does not require registration or direct personal identification to use our services. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand what information we collect, how we use that information, and your choices regarding your information.

Information We Collect

We do not collect information that directly identifies you (such as your name, address, phone number, or email address). However, Junk Files Cleaner may collect certain device and usage information in order to provide and improve our services. The types of information we collect include:

Device and Technical Information: We collect data about your device and application usage, such as your device model, manufacturer, operating system version, unique device identifier (e.g., device ID or ad ID), application version, and system language. This information does not directly identify you but helps us ensure the application functions correctly on different devices.

Approximate Location: The application may collect or derive your approximate geographic location (e.g., city or region). This is based on device settings or network information (e.g., IP address) and is not precise. We do not collect your exact GPS coordinates.

Usage Data and Analytics: When you use Junk Files Cleaner, we collect information about how you interact with the application. This includes the features you use, the actions you take, crash logs, performance metrics, and the time and frequency of use. This data is collected in aggregated form through third-party analytics services to help us understand application performance and user behavior. For example, we use third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to automatically collect limited data about your device and application usage. This may include technical device details, usage frequency, bug reports, and other anonymized usage statistics.

No Personal Files or Sensitive Data: We do not scan, collect, or upload personal files, photos, contacts, messages, or any sensitive personal data on your device. Any file browsing, cleaning, or deletion you perform is done on your device itself. Your files and personal content remain on your device and are not transferred to us.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Providing and Maintaining App Functionality: We use device and technical information to ensure Junk Files Cleaner functions properly on your device. For example, knowing your device model and operating system version helps us optimize file management and cleaning features for your device type. Usage data (such as logs and crash reports) enables us to maintain app stability and quickly fix technical issues.

Improving User Experience: Information about how you use Junk Files Cleaner helps us understand which features are most useful and how well the app performs. We analyze overall usage patterns and trends to improve existing features, develop new features, and enhance the user experience.

Analysis: As mentioned above, we use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to collect and analyze usage data. These analyses help us measure user engagement, diagnose technical issues, and optimize the design and functionality of the app. The data shared with our analytics providers is limited to the information described in the information we collect (e.g., device type, operating system, general location, and usage events) and is used solely for our internal analysis and product improvement purposes.

Communication: If you contact us for support or to provide feedback, we may use the information you provide (e.g., your email address or diagnostic data at the time of your contact) to help you and resolve the issue. Please note that since registration is not required for this application, we typically do not have your contact information unless you choose to contact us directly.

Compliance and Security: We may use or disclose information as needed to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or government requirements. Furthermore, we will use and share data as needed to enforce our Terms of Service, detect or prevent fraud and security issues, and protect the rights, property, and safety of our users, ourselves, or others.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR): If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, the legal basis for our processing of your personal data (as stated above) will depend on the specific circumstances. Generally, we process device and usage data as needed to maintain our legitimate interests in operating, maintaining, and improving the application. We ensure that any potential impact on your rights is considered and balanced before processing data that relies on our legitimate interests.

How We Share Your Information

We understand the importance of your personal information and will not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We only share your information in the following situations:

Service Providers and Partners: We share information with trusted third-party service providers who act on our behalf and provide services as directed by us. A primary example is analytics providers such as Google Analytics (or similar), which process usage data and device information for the purposes described in this policy. These service providers are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we designate (e.g., to provide aggregated analytics for us). They may not use your data for purposes unrelated to themselves.

Complying with Law: We may disclose information to third parties if required by law or legal process. For example, we may be obligated to share requested data if we receive a valid subpoena, court order, or lawful request from authorities. We will also share information, if necessary, to investigate or correct potential violations of laws or our policies, or to protect the rights, safety, and property of Junk Files Cleaner, our users, or others.

Business Transfer: If we undergo a business transaction, such as a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of some or all of our assets, your information (as part of our user data) may be transferred to a new owner/partner as part of that transaction. In this case, we will ensure that the successor entity is bound by terms consistent with this Privacy Policy protecting your personal information. We will notify you (e.g., through in-app updates or notifications) of any such change in ownership or control of your personal data.

With Your Consent: Except as stated above, we will only share your information with third parties with your explicit consent. For example, if we launch a feature in the future that involves sharing data with new services or publishing user-submitted content, we will only do so with your knowledge and consent.

No Sale of Personal Information: We will not sell personal information to third parties for monetary value or behavioral advertising purposes. In the context of the CCPA, "selling" personal information broadly includes sharing with third parties for valuable consideration. Junk Files Cleaner shares personal data with service providers only for legitimate business purposes (such as analytics), which, according to the CCPA, is considered "business purpose," not a sale. There is no opt-out requirement to sell personal information from the effective date of this policy, as we do not engage in such activities.

Your Privacy Rights

We fully respect and protect your personal privacy, providing you with ways to manage your personal information. Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have specific personal information rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA, amended by the California Privacy Act (CPRA)) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This section details your rights and how to exercise them.

I. California Resident Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a resident of California, you have the following rights regarding your personal information under California privacy laws:

Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose your personal information collected, used, and disclosed in the past 12 months; you may also request a copy of your personal information, as well as explanations of our data collection categories, information sources, and purposes of use.

Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your collected personal information (except as provided by laws and regulations). Upon receiving and verifying a valid erasure request, we will delete your personal information from our system and require our partner service providers to erase it simultaneously, unless the information is used for necessary scenarios such as completing transactions, security protection, or fulfilling legal obligations.

Right to Refuse Sale: You have the right to request that we prohibit the sale of your personal information to third parties. Junk Files Cleaner is committed to not selling any user's personal data. If relevant policies change in the future, we will provide you with a clear opt-out option; currently, our data sharing is only for compliant business analysis purposes and does not involve advertising or profit-making activities.

Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your California privacy rights, nor will we refuse to provide services, adjust service prices, or reduce service quality. Regardless of your privacy choices, you will enjoy Junk Files Cleaner's consistent functionality and service standards.

How to Exercise Your Rights: You or your authorized representative can submit an application through the contact methods provided in this policy. Please indicate "CCPA Rights Request" in the email and clearly state the specific rights you wish to exercise. To protect your data security, we will verify your identity before processing your request.

II. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, Switzerland, or other regions where GDPR or similar data protection regulations apply, you have the following data subject rights:

Right of Access: You have the right to request us to confirm whether your personal data is being processed and to obtain a copy of the relevant data and instructions for use. This right covers all of your personal data.

Right of Correction: If the personal data we hold about you (such as device information, usage data) is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request us to correct and update it promptly.

Right of Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten): You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data when it is no longer necessary, when you withdraw your consent, and when there is no other legal basis for retention. We will handle this in accordance with the law (except where retention is required by law).

Right of Restricted Processing: You may request us to suspend the processing of your personal data (such as when you object to the accuracy of the data or oppose data processing). During the suspension period, we will only store the data and will not actively process it (except where required by law or authorized by you).

Right to Data Portability: If data processing is based on your consent or contractual agreement and is processed automatically, you have the right to access your personal data in a structured, generic, machine-readable format. We will assist you in transferring the data to other data controllers. Since Junk Files Cleaner does not maintain user accounts, this right primarily applies to your device and the data used.

Right to Object: If we process your data based on legitimate interests, you may object at any time; we will cease processing unless there are legally mandated grounds for such processing. We will not use your data for direct marketing or send marketing messages.

Right to Withdraw Consent: If data processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time (e.g., by disabling device location permissions). The data processing prior to withdrawal remains legally valid, and we will immediately cease the relevant processing upon becoming aware of it.

Right to Complain: If you believe our data processing violates your privacy rights, you may file a complaint with the data protection regulatory agency in your region. We recommend that you communicate with us first, and we will do our best to resolve the issue for you.

How to Exercise Your Rights: You can submit an application through the contact information provided in this policy, specifying the specific rights you wish to exercise. To ensure data security, we may require you to provide information to verify your identity before processing your request.

Data Security

We highly value your information security and have adopted reasonable, compliant, and effective technical and management measures to fully protect the information we collect and prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or damage.

We will employ encryption technology, secure transmission protocols, and other protective measures based on actual application scenarios; strictly limit the access permissions of authorized personnel and partner service providers to personal data; and regularly review and optimize security protection mechanisms to promptly identify and prevent system security vulnerabilities. For example, all transmitted data generated by this application (including analysis data) is securely transmitted through encrypted channels such as HTTPS, and our partner third-party analysis service providers also adopt professional security measures to protect the data stored in their systems.

It is important to note that no internet data transmission method or electronic storage technology can achieve 100% absolute security. Although we have adopted industry-recognized security standards and made every effort to protect your personal information, we still cannot completely eliminate all potential security risks. You also need to proactively protect your personal information. We recommend that you set strong passwords, update your device's system software promptly, and carefully manage device access permissions. These basic protective measures will further enhance the security of your personal information.

Data Storage and Retention Period: Junk Files Cleaner will only retain all collected data for the business purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to comply with mandatory legal requirements. We strictly control the retention period of personal data to the minimum necessary to achieve the collection objectives and will never store data beyond the expiration date.

Local Data: The core functions of this application operate based on data stored locally on your device (such as your files, cleanup records, etc.). Your personal content is only stored on your local device; we will not actively transfer or synchronize it to our servers for storage.

Analysis Data: Usage data collected through third-party analytics services will be stored on the corresponding service provider's servers. This type of data will be retained for a certain period for statistical analysis of product usage trends; we will configure the analytics tools to automatically delete expired data according to preset periods or the latest policy requirements. After the deadline, we will only retain aggregated and de-identified statistical information for product optimization and data analysis. This type of information cannot be linked to any specific user.

Device Information and Technical Logs: If the application collects device operation logs, crash reports, etc., this data will be stored on your local device, or as designated by us.The dedicated troubleshooting server is solely for locating and fixing program issues. Crash logs and error reports will be deleted or anonymized as soon as possible after problem analysis and repair, retaining only the minimum necessary duration.

Legal Compliance and Rights Protection: In specific circumstances, if necessary to meet legal compliance requirements and protect legitimate business interests, we will extend the retention period of relevant data. For example, if laws and regulations mandate data retention, we will store it according to the legally mandated period; if it is necessary to handle disputes or fulfill agreement stipulations, we will retain relevant data until the matter is fully resolved.

When the data retention period expires, or upon receiving your valid data deletion request, we will securely delete your personal information or anonymize it (removing all personally identifiable fields so that the data can no longer be associated with you).

Children's Privacy

Junk Files Cleaner is not targeted at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13. Our service is designed for a general audience, intended for use by adults or under adult supervision. If you are under the age of 13, please do not use this application or provide us with any information about yourself. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal data from children under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as possible. If parents or guardians believe that we may have inadvertently received information from children under the age of 13, please contact us immediately, and we will investigate and resolve the issue promptly.

International Data Transfer

Junk Files Cleaner provides services to users worldwide. Information collected and generated through this application may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions outside your country/region.

If our operating entity, server deployment location, or third-party service providers (such as data analytics service providers) are located in other countries/regions (including the United States and other regions), your information may be transferred overseas. The data protection legal systems of these countries/regions may differ from those of your country/region, and protection standards may also differ.

Even so, we will take reasonable, compliant, and sufficient protective measures to ensure that your personal information is secure regardless of where it is processed globally, and strictly comply with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws and regulations. If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, when your personal information is transferred outside these regions, we will implement legally mandated security mechanisms to ensure that cross-border transfers are legal and compliant. Relevant measures include: adopting standard contractual terms approved by the European Commission, ensuring that data recipients join compliant data protection certification frameworks, or applying other legal cross-border data transfer mechanisms.

By using Junk Files Cleaner or voluntarily providing us with information, you consent to our transfer of your information to regions outside your country/region (including the United States), and we will always protect your data in accordance with this policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us. We are always ready to assist you and will respond to your inquiries as soon as possible. Contact information:

Email: [email protected]

We may update or modify this Privacy Policy from time to time. We recommend that you review this Privacy Policy periodically to understand our data processing practices and how we protect your information. Your continued use of Junk Files Cleaner after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. If you do not agree to any updates or modifications, please stop using the application.

Thank you for reading our Privacy Policy. Your privacy is very important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information while providing practical and efficient tools.