Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 27, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Phone Cleaner: Smart & Clear (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects your information when you use our mobile application (the “App”), a pure utility app available on Google Play. We comply with global privacy regulations including CCPA, GDPR, and Google Play’s Data Safety Requirements.

By using the App, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Policy.

1. Information We Do Not Collect

We do not collect, store, or process any personal identification information (PII) that directly identifies you, such as your name, email address, phone number, or physical address.

We do not collect account credentials, payment details, or financial information unless you purchase a subscription service in the future.

2. Information We Collect

To provide features, serve ads, optimize performance, and track usage, we collect non-personal, device-related information through third-party tools:

• Device Information: Device model, OS version, Android ID, IP address, device manufacturer.
• Storage & Usage Data: Data for scanning junk files, app lists, large files, duplicate files, and battery usage (stored locally, not uploaded).
• App Usage Information: Features used, session duration, ad interactions, crash logs.
• Attribution Data: Information about how you discovered and installed the App.

3. Third-Party Services We Use

We work with trusted third-party providers to operate the App, serve ads, and analyze performance:

Ad Mediation
TopOn – mediates ads from the following networks:

• Google AdMob
• Unity Ads
• Liftoff

These ad partners may collect device and usage data to deliver ads, in compliance with their privacy policies.

4. How We Use Your Information

• To provide core functions: junk cleaning, app management, large file detection, duplicate file scanning, battery usage ranking.
• To serve in‑app ads via TopOn and its partner ad networks.
• To track app performance, fix bugs, and improve features.
• To manage future subscription services (billing, verification, premium access).
• To comply with legal requirements and platform policies.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell, rent, or share your information except:

• With third-party service providers (TopOn, AdMob, Unity Ads, Liftoff, etc.) to operate the App.
• When required by law, court order, or government regulation.
• To protect our legal rights, safety, property, or users.

6. Data Retention

We retain non-personal information only as long as necessary to provide services or comply with law. Data is securely deleted or anonymized when no longer needed.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your region, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your data.

You may opt out of personalized ads in your device settings.

Since we do not collect PII, most rights do not apply. Contact us if you have questions.

8. Data Security

We use reasonable security measures to protect data. No system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy periodically. We will notify you by updating the Effective Date. Your continued use constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

shuzhijie2025@gmail.com