Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 2026

Aglio was designed with a simple principle: your photos belong to you. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information.

The Short Version: Your photos and media never leave your device. All AI analysis, duplicate detection, and video compression happen entirely on-device. We collect anonymized usage analytics via TelemetryDeck, and anonymous app install and event data via the Meta (Facebook) SDK to measure ad campaign performance. Aglio offers optional paid subscriptions, processed by Apple — we never see your payment information. We do not request permission to track you across apps and websites.

1. Data Collection & Processing

Aglio does not collect personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, or location. Starting with version 1.2.2, we use TelemetryDeck — a privacy-first analytics service — to collect fully anonymized usage data including which screens are viewed, when an operation is performed, and crash reports. This data is anonymous, cannot be traced back to you, and contains no Personally Identifiable Information (PII). All photo scanning, duplicate detection, and video compression continue to happen entirely on your iPhone or iPad.

2. Analytics and Usage Data

The anonymous analytics we collect help us understand how the app is being used, identify bugs, and improve performance. TelemetryDeck is specifically designed to be privacy-respecting — it does not use advertising identifiers, does not fingerprint devices, and does not build user profiles. You can learn more about TelemetryDeck's approach to privacy at telemetrydeck.com/privacy.

3. Photo & Media Library Access

Aglio requires access to your Photo Library to function. This access is used strictly to allow you to review, compress, and delete media within the app. Your photos and videos are never uploaded to a server — Aglio has no cloud component. All processing happens locally on your device.

4. Subscriptions and In-App Purchases

Starting with version 1.2.10, Aglio offers optional paid subscriptions (monthly and yearly) and a one-time lifetime purchase to unlock premium features. All purchases are processed exclusively through Apple's In-App Purchase system.

Payment information: We never collect, see, or store your payment method, credit card details, or Apple ID. All billing is handled by Apple under Apple's Privacy Policy.
What we receive: Apple provides us with anonymized, aggregated subscription analytics (such as subscription start, renewal, and cancellation events tied to an anonymous Apple-generated Subscriber ID). This data cannot be linked back to your Apple Account or personal identity by us.
Auto-renewal: Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time from your iOS device under Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions, or via the "Manage Subscription" link inside the app.
Refunds: All refund requests are handled directly by Apple at reportaproblem.apple.com.

5. Advertising and Attribution (Meta SDK)

Starting with version 1.2.10, Aglio integrates the Meta (Facebook) SDK to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns on Facebook and Instagram. This helps us understand which ads lead to app installs and key in-app actions, so we can spend our marketing budget more efficiently.

We do not request permission to track you across other companies' apps and websites — Aglio does not display the App Tracking Transparency prompt and does not collect your IDFA (advertising identifier).

The following anonymous data is shared with Meta:

App install and launch events
Aggregated in-app events (such as a subscription purchase event, but not the price or your identity)
Device-level information including device model, OS version, language, timezone, and IP address (used by Meta solely for fuzzy attribution matching)
An anonymous, vendor-scoped identifier (IDFV) that cannot be used to identify you across other developers' apps

This data is processed under Apple's privacy-preserving frameworks, including SKAdNetwork and Aggregated Event Measurement, and Meta operates in "Limited Data Use" mode for our app. Meta's handling of this data is governed by their privacy policy at facebook.com/privacy/policy.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell or trade your personal data. The only data that ever leaves your device is:

Anonymous, non-personal analytics sent to TelemetryDeck to help us improve the app.
Anonymous app install and event data sent to Meta for ad attribution, as described in Section 5.
Subscription transaction data handled by Apple as part of the In-App Purchase flow.

7. Children's Privacy

Aglio is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect any personal data from children. If you believe a child has somehow provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take appropriate action.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights under laws such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

The right to access information we hold about you
The right to request deletion of your data
The right to object to processing
The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Because Aglio does not collect personally identifiable information directly, there is generally no personal data tied to you for us to access, correct, or delete. For data shared with Meta, you can exercise your rights directly through Meta's privacy controls. To exercise any rights with us or raise a concern, please contact us at the email address below.

9. Data Retention

Anonymous analytics data collected via TelemetryDeck is retained only for as long as necessary to analyse app performance and trends. Data shared with Meta is retained according to Meta's own retention policies. Subscription transaction data retained by Apple is governed by Apple's policies.

10. Governing Law

Aglio is operated as a sole proprietorship based in India. This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India. For users in the European Union, we comply with the EU Digital Services Act (DSA) and have registered trader status accordingly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Our commitment to keeping your photos and media entirely on-device will always remain core to Aglio. Any meaningful changes will be reflected here with an updated date.