Privacy Policy for fotodb
Last updated: June 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how fotodb ("Application"), developed by Gezegen Software ("we", "us", or "our"), collects, uses, and protects information when you use the Application.
Overview
fotodb is a photo management application that allows users to browse, search, tag, and organize photographs by reading and modifying EXIF metadata stored within photo files.
We are committed to protecting your privacy. The Application is designed to process your photos primarily on your device.
Information We Access
Photos and Photo Metadata
To provide its core functionality, the Application requires access to photos stored on your device.
The Application may access:
Photo files selected by the user
EXIF metadata embedded in photos
User Comment EXIF fields
Copyright EXIF fields
Camera information
Date and time information
GPS coordinates stored within photo metadata
The Application uses this information solely to provide photo management, tagging, search, display, and metadata editing functionality.
Location Metadata in Photos
The Application may read GPS coordinates that are already embedded within your photos.
The Application does not track your device's real-time location and does not collect location information independently of the metadata already stored in your photos.
Device and Diagnostic Information
Google Play and other platform services may automatically collect technical information required for application distribution, billing, crash reporting, fraud prevention, and service operation.
Information We Do Not Collect
fotodb does not require user registration.
We do not collect:
Names
Postal addresses
Phone numbers
User account information
Photos uploaded to Gezegen Software servers
Your photos remain under your control on your device.
Subscription Services
fotodb offers optional premium features through in-app subscriptions.
Subscription purchases are processed by Google Play. We do not receive or store your payment card information.
The Application uses Adapty to manage subscription status and entitlement verification.
Third-Party Services
The Application may use the following third-party services:
Google Play Services
Google Play Billing
Adapty
These services operate under their own privacy policies and terms.
Data Retention
fotodb does not maintain a central server containing user photos or photo metadata.
Any information stored by the Application remains on your device unless removed by you.
Subscription-related information may be retained by Google Play and Adapty according to their own policies.
Children's Privacy
The Application is not directed to children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information handled by the Application. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Gezegen Software
Email: info@gezegen.biz
Website: https://www.gezegen.biz/fotodb