PurgeShot

Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2, 2026

The short version

1. Introduction

PurgeShot ("the app", "we", "our") is a screenshot management utility for Android. This Privacy Policy explains what information the app accesses, how it is used, and your rights as a user.

By using PurgeShot you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please uninstall the app.

2. Data we do not collect

Screenshots and images — PurgeShot reads and deletes screenshots on your device but never uploads, copies, or transmits them anywhere outside your device.

Personal or identifying information — We do not collect your name, email address, phone number, or any other personally identifying data. No account is required.

Location data — The app does not request or use your location at any time.

Usage analytics or crash reports — We do not integrate any analytics SDK, crash reporting service, or telemetry library. No usage data leaves your device.

Device identifiers — We do not read your advertising ID, IMEI, serial number, or any other device identifier.

3. Data stored locally on your device

PurgeShot stores the following data in a local SQLite database on your device. This data never leaves your device.

  • File paths of detected screenshots (e.g. /Pictures/Screenshots/IMG_001.png)
  • Capture timestamp — when the screenshot was taken
  • File size — used to display storage savings
  • Status — pending, in-bin, deleted, or kept
  • Expiry timestamps — when a screenshot is scheduled to be incinerated
  • App preferences — your chosen burn timer duration, bin timer duration, and notification settings, stored in SharedPreferences
  • Ad seen state — a flag per ad ID indicating whether you have already dismissed it, stored in SharedPreferences. No ad click or interaction data is sent anywhere.

You can clear the incineration history at any time from Settings → Clear incineration history. Uninstalling the app removes all locally stored data.

4. Network usage

PurgeShot uses the INTERNET permission for one purpose only: periodically fetching a cross-promotion ad configuration file from our server (nikolay100.com). This request:

  • Is made over HTTPS (encrypted)
  • Contains no user data — it is a plain authenticated GET request
  • Returns a JSON file describing which promotional banners and modals to show inside the app
  • Falls back silently to a cached copy if the device is offline — no retry loops, no error reporting

We do not use any third-party advertising network, analytics provider, or tracking SDK. The ad system is entirely self-hosted and anonymous.

5. Permissions explained

READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
Read media images
Required to detect new screenshots and display thumbnails inside the app. Images are read locally — never uploaded.
MANAGE_MEDIA
Manage media
Required to delete screenshots from the gallery without showing a system confirmation dialog for every file. Without this permission, Android 11+ shows a per-file delete prompt.
POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Post notifications
Used to show burn timer notifications so you can keep, share, or incinerate a screenshot directly from the notification shade.
FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Foreground service
Required to run the screenshot detection service reliably in the background so timers continue counting while the app is not in the foreground.
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Start on boot
Allows the detection service to restart automatically after the device reboots so you never miss a screenshot.
REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
Battery optimisation exemption
Requests that the system does not kill the background service when battery saving is active. Without this, the burn timer may stop running on some devices.
INTERNET
Internet access
Used only to fetch the anonymous ad configuration file over HTTPS. See Section 4 for details.

6. Third-party sharing

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share any user data with third parties. PurgeShot does not integrate any third-party analytics, advertising network, social SDK, or crash reporting service.

The only outbound network connection is the self-hosted ad config fetch described in Section 4, which carries no user-identifying data.

7. Children's privacy

PurgeShot is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any data from children. The app is rated for users aged 18 and above on Google Play.

8. Data retention & deletion

All data is stored locally on your device and is fully under your control.

  • Incineration history can be cleared at any time from Settings → Clear incineration history.
  • App preferences are reset when the app is uninstalled.
  • Uninstalling PurgeShot removes all locally stored data permanently.
  • We hold no server-side copy of any user data — there is nothing for us to delete on your behalf.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the app after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.

Because PurgeShot collects no personal data and has no user accounts, we have no way to notify users of changes directly. We recommend checking this page periodically.

Contact

Questions about this policy
info@nikolay100.com