Privacy Policy for SameDay

Last Updated: August 25, 2026

Overview

SameDay ("we", "our", or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our iOS application.

Data Collection

We collect ZERO data.

SameDay does not:

• Collect any personal information
• Track your usage or behavior
• Store any data on external servers
• Use analytics or tracking services
• Display advertisements
• Sell or share any information
• Require account creation or login

Photo Library Access

Why We Need Access

SameDay requires access to your photo library to show you photos taken on the current date across different years and allow you to organize them.

How We Use Your Photos

• All processing happens on your device - Your photos never leave your iPhone or iPad
• No photos are uploaded - We do not transmit photos to any server, cloud service, or third party
• No photos are stored by us - We only access photos through Apple's Photos framework
• Your control - You can revoke photo access at any time through iOS Settings

What We Store Locally

The app stores minimal data on your device using Apple's SwiftData framework:

• Identifiers of photos you've reviewed (to prevent showing them again)
• Identifiers of photos marked for deletion (until you confirm deletion)

This data:

• Stays on your device only
• Is never transmitted anywhere
• Can be cleared by deleting the app
• Does not contain the actual photos or any personal information

iOS Permissions

SameDay requests the following iOS permissions:

Photo Library Access (Required)

• Purpose: To display photos from your library taken on the current date
• Scope: You can choose "Full Access" or "Limited Access" (select specific photos)
• Used for: Reading photo metadata (date) and managing photo deletion

We do not request any other permissions.

Photo Deletion

When you choose to delete photos:

1. Photos are first marked for deletion (stored locally on your device)
2. When you confirm deletion, photos are moved to iOS's "Recently Deleted" album
3. Photos remain in "Recently Deleted" for 30 days (per iOS standard)
4. After 30 days, iOS permanently deletes them (not controlled by our app)

We do not have access to or control over the "Recently Deleted" album.

Third-Party Services

SameDay does not use any third-party services including:

• Analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Firebase)
• Advertising networks
• Crash reporting tools
• Social media integrations
• Cloud storage services
• Authentication services

Data Security

Since we don't collect or transmit any data:

• There are no servers to hack
• There are no databases to breach
• Your photos never leave your device
• All app functionality works offline

Your photos are protected by your device's security (passcode, Face ID, Touch ID, etc.).

Children's Privacy

SameDay does not collect any information from anyone, including children under 13. The app is suitable for all ages as it only interacts with photos that users already have on their device.

Your Rights

You have complete control over your data:

Photo Access

• Grant or revoke photo library access through iOS Settings
• Choose "Limited Access" to share only specific photos
• Change photo selection at any time

App Data

• Clear all app data by using "Reset Reviewed Photos" in Settings
• Completely remove all app data by deleting the app

Privacy Settings

Location: iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Photos → SameDay

International Users

SameDay works entirely on your device. Your photos and data never leave your device, regardless of your location. There are no geographical restrictions or data transfers.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We will notify users of any material changes through an app update notification.

Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have specific rights. However, since SameDay does not collect any personal information:

• There is no personal information to access
• There is no personal information to delete
• There is no personal information to opt-out of selling (we don't sell any data)

European Union Users (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), EU residents have specific rights. However, since SameDay does not process any personal data:

• No data is collected or processed
• No consent for data processing is required (beyond iOS photo library access)
• No data is stored on servers
• No data is transferred outside the EU

The only data processing happens locally on your device, which you control entirely.

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: michael.gannon+samedayphotos@gmail.com

We will respond to privacy inquiries as soon as we can.

Disclaimer

SameDay is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. While we take privacy seriously, users are responsible for:

• Backing up their photos before using deletion features
• Understanding that deleted photos go to iOS "Recently Deleted" (30-day recovery)
• Managing their device security and photo library access permissions

Verification

You can verify our privacy claims by:

1. Monitoring network traffic while using the app (you'll see zero external connections)
2. Reviewing the open-source code on GitHub
3. Using iOS privacy indicators (no network usage, no location tracking)
4. Checking iOS Settings → Privacy & Security (only Photo Library access requested)