Privacy Policy for SPACE SAVER

Last Updated: June 17, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how SPACE SAVER ("the Application"), developed by K2-18 LTD, handles your information.

We take your privacy extremely seriously. SPACE SAVER is designed to be a local-only utility tool, meaning that all file scanning, hash generation, duplicate comparison, and deletion processes occur entirely on your device.

1. Information We Collect and Process

No Personal Information Collected: We do not collect, store, transmit, or request any personally identifiable information (PII), such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, or account details.
No File Data Collected or Uploaded: The Application scans your local directories to identify duplicate files (images, music, video, documents, and archives). All file analysis and SHA-256 hash comparisons are performed locally in-memory on your device. None of your files, file names, file contents, or metadata are ever uploaded to our servers, shared with third parties, or collected by us.

2. Device Permissions Required

To function as a duplicate scanner across different platforms, the Application requires access to local storage. Depending on the version you use, the following permissions are required:

Android

All Files Access (`MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`): On Android 11 (API level 30) and newer, this permission is required to allow the Application to scan your device’s shared storage directories (such as the `Downloads`, `Pictures`, and `Documents` folders) to locate duplicate files.
Storage Read/Write (`READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` / `WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`): Used on older Android versions to read files for duplication scanning and delete files that you choose to remove.

iOS / iPadOS

File System Access / Document Picker: Used to select and read files in specific shared folders or storage areas that you choose to scan, and to delete duplicate copies as selected by you.

Windows & macOS

Local File System Access: The application requires permissions to read files and directories that you explicitly select for scanning, and to delete files that you choose to remove.

Docker / Self-Hosted Web App

Local Directory Mounts (Volumes): When deployed via Docker (e.g., using `docker-compose.yml`), the application scans only the directories mapped to the `/data` path inside the container. This access is restricted to the host folders that you choose to mount (e.g., `./data:/data`) for scanning.

How we use these permissions: These permissions and mounts are used exclusively to perform the local file search and to delete duplicate files that you select for removal. We do not access or use these permissions to collect or transmit any of your files or data. All data remains within your own environment.

3. Data Sharing and Transfer

Since we do not collect any user data, we do not share, sell, rent, trade, or transfer any information to third parties, advertising networks, or analytics providers.

4. Children’s Privacy

The Application does not collect any data and is safe for users of all ages, including children. We do not knowingly solicit or collect information from children under the age of 13.

5. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be made available by updating this document within the repository or application. Your continued use of the Application after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions or feedback regarding this Privacy Policy or the security of the Application, please contact us:

Developer: K2-18 LTD
Website: https://www.k2-18.co.uk