Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Photolog is designed to keep your photos, videos, and notes private. This policy explains what data the app handles and how it is used.

What we do not do

• We do not run servers that store your photos or videos.
• We do not use advertising networks.
• We do not sell your data.
• We do not have access to your photos, videos, notes, or stack names.
• We do not send photo or video contents through analytics.

Data stored on your device

Photos and videos

Photos and videos you capture or import are stored by Photolog on your iPhone. They do not leave your device unless you enable iCloud sync or choose to share/export them.

Notes and metadata

Photolog may store capture dates, optional notes, optional location metadata, stack organization, and other app metadata needed to show your library. This information is stored with your Photolog data.

Location

If you enable location capture in Settings, Photolog can save your device's location with newly captured media. Location capture is optional and can be disabled at any time.

On-device text recognition

If optional text recognition features are enabled, Photolog uses Apple's on-device Vision framework. Processing happens on your iPhone; photo contents and recognized text are not sent to our servers.

iCloud sync (optional)

If you enable iCloud sync, Photolog uses Apple's CloudKit service to store your stacks, media, and app metadata in your private iCloud database.

• Sync is optional and can be disabled in Settings.
• Your synced data counts against your iCloud storage quota.
• Your use of iCloud is governed by Apple's terms and privacy policy.
• Photolog does not operate a separate server for your synced content.

Sign in with Apple (optional)

You can sign in with your Apple ID to enable account-based features such as iCloud sync. Photolog stores the Apple-provided account identifier on your device for authentication. Your name and email are not sent through analytics.

App analytics (optional)

Photolog can send limited product analytics through RudderStack with Mixpanel as the analytics destination, but only if you opt in. These events help us understand whether the app is working well and where core flows need improvement.

Analytics events may include general actions such as app opened, stack created, photo captured, video captured, media imported, onboarding completed, and iCloud sync enabled. We do not send photo contents, video contents, filenames, notes, recognized text, exact location, stack names, your name, your email address, or Apple ID in analytics events. You can change analytics consent in the app's Settings.

Website analytics

The Photolog website uses Vercel Web Analytics and RudderStack with Mixpanel as an analytics destination to understand page views and basic interactions, such as clicks on the App Store download button. Website analytics only loads after you accept analytics consent.

Permissions

• Camera - used to capture photos and videos.
• Microphone - used to record audio with videos.
• Location - optional, used only if location capture is enabled.
• Photo Library - optional, used when you choose to import media.

You can change permissions at any time in iOS Settings → Photolog.

Deleting your data

You can delete your Photolog data from within the app via Settings → Account → Delete Account. This permanently removes local app data and synced iCloud data associated with Photolog.

Children's privacy

Photolog is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to this policy

If this policy changes, we will update the "Last updated" date above. Material changes may also be communicated through the app or website.

Contact

Questions about privacy? Email privacy@photolog.io.