This Privacy Policy explains how WhatsApp Gallery (the “App”, “we”, “us”) handles your information. WhatsApp Gallery is an Android application that lets you browse, preview, share, and save the photos, videos, and documents already stored on your device by WhatsApp.
1.Information We Collect
We do not collect, transmit, or store any personal information on external servers. The App operates fully offline for its core features. Specifically:
- We do not require you to create an account or sign in.
- We do not collect your name, email, contacts, or location.
- We do not use third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking SDKs.
- We do not upload your photos, videos, or documents anywhere.
2.Device Permissions & Why We Need Them
The App requests the following Android permissions solely to provide its features:
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Photos & Videos / Storage access
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READ_MEDIA_IMAGES,READ_MEDIA_VIDEO, and on some devicesAll files access/MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE): used to locate and read the media that WhatsApp has saved in your device's WhatsApp folders so the App can display, preview, and save it. This access is used only to read your existing WhatsApp media and to save copies to your gallery at your request.
You can review or revoke these permissions at any time in your device's Settings → Apps → WhatsApp Gallery → Permissions. Revoking access will limit the App's ability to show your media.
3.Data Stored on Your Device
To work quickly, the App stores some data locally on your device only. This data never leaves your device and is removed when you clear it or uninstall the App:
- Media index & thumbnails: a local cache of file references and generated thumbnails for faster browsing.
- App settings: your preferences, such as theme and grid size.
- Purchase entitlement flag: a local record of whether the “Save to Gallery” feature has been unlocked.
You can clear the thumbnail cache and media index at any time from Settings inside the App.
4.Saving & Sharing Media
When you choose to save media, the App copies the selected
files to your device's gallery (for example, the DCIM/WhatsAppGallery
folder). When you choose to share or open media,
the App hands the file to another app you select (such as a video player,
messaging app, or email app). These actions only happen at your explicit
request, and the receiving app's handling of the file is governed by that
app's own privacy policy.
5.Purchases
The App offers an optional one-time in-app purchase to unlock the “Save to Gallery” feature. Purchases are processed entirely by Google Play Billing. We do not receive or store your payment details (such as card numbers). Payment and transaction information is handled by Google in accordance with the Google Privacy Policy.
6.Third-Party Services
The App relies on the following third-party platform services:
- Google Play Billing — for processing in-app purchases and restoring previous purchases.
- Google Play Store — opened when you check for updates, rate the app, or share the app link.
We do not integrate any advertising networks, analytics providers, or social media tracking tools.
7.Children's Privacy
The App is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect any information from children. Since the App does not collect personal data, no such information is gathered from any user.
8.Data Security
Because your media and app data remain on your device, their security is primarily governed by your device's own protections (lock screen, encryption, and operating-system permissions). We recommend keeping your device secure and up to date.
9.Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of the App after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
10.Contact Us
If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us:
Email: parraybilal34@gmail.com
Disclaimer: WhatsApp Gallery is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by WhatsApp LLC or Meta Platforms, Inc. “WhatsApp” is a trademark of its respective owner and is used here only to describe the App's compatibility and purpose.