On-device data
Photos and videos available through Android media or storage access
App privacy policy
Privacy policy for Fossify Gallery
Effective July 12, 2026.
Summary
Local data and Android access
Gallery reads local media. Files stay on the device unless you share them. The app does not request Android's Internet permission or send usage data to Fossify.
Android access
Photos and videos or storage access, depending on the Android version
Outside the device
Media leaves the device only when you use Android sharing or a storage or sync provider configured on the device.
Scope
This policy describes how Fossify Gallery handles information used by its features. Fossify does not provide an account or cloud service for this app.
Data processed on the device
The app reads or creates the following information only as needed for its features:
- Photos and videos available through Android media or storage access
- Album names, file paths, and media metadata used for browsing and editing
- Hidden-item and recycle-bin records created inside Gallery
Permissions and system services
Android access depends on the feature, Android version, and choices made in system settings. Relevant access includes:
- Photos and videos or storage access, depending on the Android version
- Media location when you choose to view location metadata
- Notifications for background media work
- Wallpaper access when you set an image as wallpaper
- Fingerprint access when biometric protection is selected
Permissions can be reviewed or revoked in Android settings. Some features will stop working when their permission is unavailable.
Advertising, tracking, and data collection
Fossify Gallery does not request Android's Internet permission. It contains no advertising and does not track users. The app does not send app data, usage records, or identifiers to Fossify. It does not send data to third parties for advertising, analytics, or tracking.
Other apps and services
Media leaves the device only when you use Android sharing or a storage or sync provider configured on the device.
Android, app stores, backup and device-transfer services, and any external app or provider you choose to use operate under their own terms and privacy policies.
Storage and deletion
App settings and local records remain on the device until they are changed or deleted in the app, cleared through Android settings, or removed by uninstalling the app. Files or records managed through Android system providers follow those providers' storage, deletion, and backup settings.
Logs and support
The app does not send diagnostic or usage logs to Fossify. If you report a problem, you decide what text, screenshots, recordings, or log files to share. Public issue reports are visible to anyone; contact Fossify by email before sharing private information.
Security
The app runs within Android's application and permission model. Its source code is public for review. Keep Android and the app up to date.
Changes and contact
Material changes will be published on this page with a new effective date. Questions about this policy can be sent to hello@fossify.org.