Privacy Policy for Poof

Last Updated: September 19, 2026 • Effective Date: September 19, 2026

      Quick Summary: Poof is built with a strict privacy-first architecture. It functions 100% on-device. We do not collect, transmit, store, or share your screenshots, personal data, or usage metrics with any remote server or third party.
    

1. Information Accessed and Handled

1.1 Device Storage and Media Files

To detect and automatically clean up temporary screenshots as chosen by you, Poof accesses your device's media storage:

What is accessed: Local screenshot images and file metadata (file path, URI, timestamp).
Purpose: Detecting new screenshots, displaying prompt notifications, and scheduling silent deletion upon timer expiration.
Data Transmission: None. Your photos and files never leave your device. There are zero cloud uploads.

1.2 Local Preferences

Your chosen countdown intervals and settings are stored strictly in local Android Shared Preferences and an on-device SQLite database. Uninstalling the app permanently purges this local database.

2. Permissions and Purpose

Permission	Android Identifier	Reason for Request
Photos & Media	`READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`	To detect new screenshots and present actions.
All Files Access	`MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`	To delete expired screenshots silently in the background without repetitive OS popups.
Notifications	`POST_NOTIFICATIONS`	To prompt you with interactive Keep / Timer actions when a screenshot is taken.
Exact Alarms	`SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`	To trigger scheduled screenshot deletions at the precise time you set.
Foreground Service	`FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`	To reliably monitor screenshot creation on Android 14+ (API 34+).
Boot Completed	`RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`	To restore your active countdown timers when the device restarts.

3. Data Retention and Deletion

When an automated timer expires or you select Delete Now, the screenshot file is permanently deleted from your device storage and removed from Android's MediaStore. Poof does not maintain archives or backups.

4. Third-Party Services

Poof does not include third-party advertising SDKs, tracking libraries, or analytics frameworks.

5. Children's Privacy

Because Poof collects zero personal information, it complies with COPPA and global privacy regulations regarding minors.

6. Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out:

Developer: Lalit Jarwal
Email: support@poofapp.dev *(or your support email)*
Package: com.app.scrapper