Privacy Policy for Lens Blur

Last Updated: December 21, 2024

Introduction

Lens Blur ("we," "our," or "the app") is a photo editing application that provides blur effects and filters for your images. This privacy policy explains how we handle your information when you use our app.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal information. Lens Blur operates entirely on your device and does not require user accounts, registration, or any form of personal data collection.

Photos and Media

Camera Access: The app requests camera permission to allow you to take photos directly within the app for editing.
Storage Access: The app requests storage permissions to:
- Read images from your device's gallery for editing
- Save edited photos back to your device
Local Processing: All photo editing is performed locally on your device. Your photos are never uploaded to our servers or any third-party services.

Permissions Explained

The app requests the following permissions:

Permission	Purpose	Required
CAMERA	Take photos within the app	Optional
READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Access photos from your gallery	Yes
WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Save edited photos to your device	Yes
INTERNET	Share images via third-party apps (e.g., social media)	Optional
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE	Check network connectivity for sharing features	Optional
READ_PHONE_STATE	Device identification (legacy permission, not actively used)	No
ACCESS_WIFI_STATE	Check WiFi connectivity for sharing features	Optional

Note: Storage permissions are essential for the app to function. Camera and internet-related permissions are only used when you explicitly choose to take a photo or share an image.

Data Storage

Local Only: All photos and edits are stored locally on your device
No Cloud Storage: We do not use cloud storage or remote servers
User Control: You have full control over your photos and can delete them at any time through your device's file manager

Third-Party Services

The app may use your device's sharing functionality to share images with third-party applications (such as social media apps). When you choose to share:

The image is shared directly between your device and the third-party app
We do not track, monitor, or store any information about your sharing activities
The privacy policies of those third-party apps apply to any data you share with them

Data Sharing

We do not share your data with anyone. Since we don't collect or store your information, there is nothing to share.

Children's Privacy

Lens Blur does not knowingly collect any information from children. The app can be safely used by people of all ages as it does not collect personal data.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Use the app without providing any personal information
Deny permissions that are not essential for basic functionality
Uninstall the app at any time, which removes all app data from your device

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or the app, please contact us:

GitHub Issues: [Your Repository URL Here]
Email: [Your Email Here]

Open Source

Lens Blur is an open-source project. You can review the source code to verify our privacy practices:

GitHub Repository: [Your Repository URL Here]

Consent

By using Lens Blur, you consent to this privacy policy.