Privacy Policy — Sweep
Last Updated: October 11, 2026
Operator: Eightask
Contact: eightask01+app@gmail.com
This Privacy Policy explains how Sweep ("the App"), provided by Eightask, handles information. It describes version 2.0 and later. Section 14 describes what earlier versions (1.2.x) did differently.
1. Summary
Sweep is designed with privacy at its core.
The App does not send your photos, videos, notes or any other personal data to Eightask or to any external server. All photo and video processing occurs on your device.
2. Who We Are
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Operator | Eightask |
| Contact | eightask01+app@gmail.com |
| Languages | Japanese and English |
The operator's address and the name of its representative are not published on this page. We will disclose them without delay upon request, using the contact details in Section 16.
3. Our Principles
Eightask respects the privacy of everyone who uses its services.
- We keep the information we handle to what is necessary to provide the App.
- We do not sell or provide your information to third parties without your consent.
- We do not use your data to train AI models.
- We explain how data is handled in a transparent way.
4. Data the App Handles
Eightask does not collect personal information through the App.
| Data Type | Collected? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Photos / Videos | ❌ No | Accessed and processed on your device only; never uploaded by the App |
| Location Data | ❌ No | Never accessed |
| Contacts | ❌ No | Never accessed |
| Usage Analytics | ❌ No | No tracking or analytics |
| Device Identifiers | ❌ No | Not collected |
| Notes / Memos | ❌ No | Stored locally on your device only |
| Items you chose to keep | ❌ No | The ID and capture month of photos/videos you chose to keep are stored locally on your device only (so they are not shown again) |
| Review-request timestamps | ❌ No | The times a review request was shown are stored locally on your device only (to respect Apple's own limit on how often we may ask) |
5. How the App Works
- Photos and videos are accessed directly from your device's photo library.
- Notes you add are saved locally on your device, in the App's local storage.
- The App itself does not transmit your data anywhere. If you choose to share a photo or video, see "Sharing" below.
- Uninstalling the App removes the App's data from your device.
Deleting photos and videos
A confirmation screen is shown before any deletion is finalized. No data is deleted until you confirm.
Deleted photos and videos are first moved to your device's "Recently Deleted" album, where iOS keeps them for 30 days before permanently erasing them. During this period, you may be able to restore them from the Photos app (Albums > Recently Deleted). If iCloud Photos is enabled, this change syncs to all your devices signed in with the same Apple ID.
If the photo or video belongs to an iCloud Shared Photo Library, deletion may affect all participants, and only the original contributor can permanently erase it ahead of the 30-day period. The App does not distinguish between your personal photos and photos in a Shared Library.
Deleting the cover photo of a Burst sequence deletes the entire burst, including frames not shown in the app.
Once an item is permanently erased from Recently Deleted, it cannot be recovered (if your device is critically low on storage, Apple's own behavior may erase items sooner than 30 days).
Sharing
If you choose to share a photo or video, the App prepares a copy (photos larger than 1080 pixels on the long side are resized) and opens the iOS Share Sheet. Where the item goes is decided by you and the app or service you pick; Eightask does not receive it, and the privacy policy of that app or service applies.
If the item has a note, the App copies the note text to the iOS clipboard when you use the Share Sheet, so that you can paste it. Other apps on your device may be able to read the clipboard, subject to the controls iOS provides.
6. Photo Library Access
The App requires access to your photo library to function. This permission is used exclusively to:
- Display your photos and videos for review
- Execute deletion/saving actions you explicitly confirm
You can revoke this permission at any time in your device's Settings > Privacy > Photos.
7. Third-Party Services
Version 2.0 and later do not integrate any third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking SDKs.
The App is distributed through the Apple App Store. Apple's privacy practices are governed by Apple's Privacy Policy.
8. Information You Send Us
If you email us, we receive your email address and the content of your message. We use them only to respond to you and to handle your request. Your message is handled through an email service provider. Please do not attach screenshots or photos that show other people's personal information.
9. Disclosure to Third Parties
Eightask does not provide your information to third parties except in the following cases:
- You have given your prior consent.
- We are required to disclose it by law (for example, a court order or a request from a public authority).
- It is urgently necessary to protect a person's life, body or property.
10. Security
The App keeps your data on your device, so its protection also depends on your device's own security (for example, your passcode). To the extent that we hold any information about you (for example, an email you send us), we take measures to prevent leakage, loss and damage, including limiting access to the people who need it and reviewing our security practices periodically.
11. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding personal information that Eightask holds about you:
| Right | What it means |
|---|---|
| Access | To confirm what personal information we hold and why we use it |
| Correction | To ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information |
| Deletion | To ask us to delete personal information that is no longer needed |
| Restriction | To ask us to stop using or providing your personal information |
| Portability | To receive the data we hold in a readable format |
Eightask does not hold the photos, videos or notes you handle in the App; they stay on your device, where you can control them directly (including by deleting the App). The only personal information we may hold is what you send us by email.
To exercise your rights, contact us using the details in Section 16. After verifying your identity, we will respond within 30 days.
12. Children's Privacy (COPPA)
The App is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Since the App does not send any data to us, there is no risk of unintentional data collection from minors through the App.
13. Region-Specific Information
This policy is designed with the following laws in mind: the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (Japan), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), the Australian Privacy Act 1988, and other laws that apply where the App is offered.
Japan
Eightask handles personal information in accordance with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information. Through the App, Eightask does not receive your photos, videos or notes. The only personal information we may receive is what you send us by email, which we use for the purpose stated in Section 8.
California (CCPA / CPRA)
- We do not sell or share your personal information — we collect none through the App.
- We do not use your information for targeted advertising.
- Since no personal information is collected through the App, most CCPA rights are not applicable in practice.
EU / EEA (GDPR)
Legal Basis for Processing: The App accesses your photo library based on your explicit consent (granted through the iOS permission dialog) for the sole purpose of enabling the App's core functionality. If you email us, we process your message based on our legitimate interest in responding to you.
Since the App does not transmit data to our servers, exercising most GDPR rights simply means deleting the App from your device.
Data Transfers: The App does not transfer personal data off your device.
United Kingdom (UK-GDPR)
The App complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK-GDPR). The same protections described for the EU / EEA apply to UK residents. You may contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk with any concerns.
Australia (Privacy Act 1988)
The App complies with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). Since the App does not send personal information to us, the majority of APP obligations are not applicable.
14. Earlier Versions (1.2.x): On-Device Text Recognition
Versions 1.2.x of the App read the text inside your screenshots on your device (text recognition, or OCR) to provide keyword search and automatic tags. These features are removed in version 2.0.
In those versions, the recognized text and tags were stored only in the App's local storage on your device, and Eightask did not receive them. Text recognition was provided by Google ML Kit, a software library from Google. According to the library's own privacy declarations, it may collect certain diagnostic and usage information. Version 2.0 and later do not include this library or any other third-party analytics, advertising or tracking software.
Version 2.0 deletes the recognized text, tags and recent searches that earlier versions saved on your device when you open it. Uninstalling the App removes the App's data from your device.
15. Changes to This Policy
We may revise this policy when needed.
- Minor changes (such as typo fixes or clearer wording) may be made without advance notice.
- Material changes (such as new categories of data or new purposes of use) will be announced on this page at least 30 days before they take effect. Where the law requires your consent for a change, we will ask for it.
The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page shows when this policy was last revised.
16. Contact
For questions, complaints, or requests to exercise your rights:
Operator: Eightask
Email: eightask01+app@gmail.com
Languages: Japanese and English
Response time: Within 30 days
The operator's address and the name of its representative are disclosed without delay upon request.
The Terms of Service for Sweep are available at https://nemuu-gatchi.pages.dev/sweep-terms