Local Cam Privacy Policy

Effective date: October 24, 2026. Publisher: Max Schecter. Contact: support.msdesign@gmail.com.

Local Cam is an iPhone camera for keeping work photos separate from the system Photos library. This policy describes version 1.0 as reviewed for release preparation.

Photos and local storage

Local Cam uses the camera with your permission to create JPEG files. It stores them in its Documents directory, in Ready to Upload and Uploaded folders. The app does not add captures to the system Photos library. You can view these folders in Files under On My iPhone → Local Cam.

Local Cam keeps image metadata supplied with a photo when saving or resizing it, while updating image dimensions and orientation as needed. Metadata may include information about the camera and capture. Local Cam does not request location access or add location using a location service. Files that contain metadata retain that information when exported; review your files before sharing them.

Locked camera capture

On iOS 18 or later, photos taken while the device is locked are saved in an isolated capture-session directory managed by iOS. The locked gallery shows only photos from that session. Opening the full app requires authentication. Local Cam imports completed session photos into Ready to Upload when the app opens. Failed imports preserve the session for retry. The selected resolution is shared with the capture extension through Apple’s camera capture app context. Existing app photos are not exposed in the locked gallery.

Data the developer receives

Local Cam has no account, advertising, analytics SDK, or app-operated photo-upload service. The app does not transmit your photos, filenames, settings, or usage activity to the developer. There is no developer-hosted copy of your photo folders.

The app stores your photo-resolution preference on your device. It reads local file creation and modification dates to show photos in order. It does not use this information for tracking or device fingerprinting.

Files, backups, and services you choose

The folders are intentionally accessible in Files. If you copy, share, or upload a photo using Files or another app, the destination you choose receives the file and its included metadata under that service's own privacy practices. Local Cam does not sign in to cloud providers, upload to them, or confirm that an upload succeeded. All Files Uploaded only moves files between local folders after you confirm.

Your device's backup and restore settings may include Local Cam's data. Local Cam does not exclude these photo folders from operating-system backups. Manage those backups through your device or backup-service settings.

Retention and deletion

Photos stay in their local folders until you delete them. The gallery lets you delete individual pending photos after confirmation. You can delete files from either folder in Files. Moving photos to Uploaded does not delete them or upload them. Deleting the app removes its local app data; offloading an app may retain its documents. Deleting a local file does not delete a separately exported copy or an existing backup. Manage those copies with their destination service.

You can revoke camera permission in iPhone Settings. Revoking permission prevents new captures; it does not delete existing photos.

Support

If you voluntarily contact support at support.msdesign@gmail.com, Max Schecter receives the information you include, such as your email address, device model, iOS version, issue description, and attachments. Include only what is needed to explain the issue and remove sensitive photos or details. Support information is used to answer requests, troubleshoot the app, protect the support channel from abuse, and maintain reasonable support records.

Support email is processed by the developer’s email service provider. It is not sold, used for advertising, or combined with app activity for profiling. Correspondence is kept only as long as reasonably needed for those purposes and applicable legal or security obligations. Request deletion by emailing from the same account you used to contact support. A minimal record may be retained when required by law or needed to document and prevent abuse.

Website

The support and privacy website is hosted by Vercel. Requests to the website are processed by the hosting provider and may produce technical request logs, such as IP address and browser information, for delivery, security, and operation of the site. No advertising, analytics scripts, or tracking cookies are added by Local Cam to these pages. Website visits are separate from use of the app.

Changes and contact

Policy updates will include an updated effective date. For privacy questions or support, contact Max Schecter at support.msdesign@gmail.com.