Privacy Policy for Status Saver – Download & Share

Last updated: 21-August-2026

1. Introduction

Status Saver – Download & Share ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our mobile application Status Saver – Download & Share (the "App") handles information when you use our services.

2. Information Collection and Handling

Status Saver – Download & Share is designed with privacy in mind. We operate under strict data minimization principles:

• No Personal User Data: We do NOT collect, store, or transmit your name, email, phone number, messages, contacts, photos, or videos to any first-party servers.
• No Account Required: The app does not require login, authentication, or account creation.
• Local Processing: WhatsApp status media files are processed, viewed, and saved purely locally on your device.

3. Local Data Access

Status Saver – Download & Share accesses the following data locally on your device:

• WhatsApp Status Files: The app accesses WhatsApp status images and videos stored on your device solely to display and preview them within the app.
• Local Storage: When you choose to save a status, it is copied to your device's local gallery / storage (Pictures/StatusSaver) via standard Android Media APIs.

4. How We Use Local Data

The data accessed by Status Saver – Download & Share is used solely for the following purposes:

• Displaying WhatsApp statuses within the app interface
• Saving selected statuses to your device's local storage when you choose to save them
• Managing your saved statuses collection locally

5. Data Storage

All data remains on your device:

• Original WhatsApp statuses remain in their original location
• Saved statuses are stored in your device storage (Pictures/StatusSaver)
• App preferences (such as VIP Ad-Free pass expiration timestamp) are stored locally using Android SharedPreferences
• No user media is uploaded to external servers or cloud services

6. Permissions

Status Saver – Download & Share requests the following permissions:

• Storage Access (READ_MEDIA_IMAGES, READ_MEDIA_VIDEO): Media permissions on Android 13+ to access media files
• Storage Access Framework (SAF): On Android 11+, users explicitly grant folder access using the system file picker
• Read/Write External Storage: Required on Android 10 and below to view and save status files
• Notifications (POST_NOTIFICATIONS): Optional permission on Android 13+ to show status save confirmations
• Internet & Network State (INTERNET, ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE): Required to load third-party ads and in-app updates
• Advertising ID (AD_ID): Used by Unity Ads SDK to serve relevant ads and prevent ad fraud

These permissions are used exclusively for the app's core functionality and monetization.

6.1. Third-Party Trademarks & Disclaimer

Status Saver – Download & Share is an independent utility application. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by WhatsApp LLC or Meta Platforms, Inc. "WhatsApp" is a registered trademark of WhatsApp LLC.

7. Third-Party Advertising & Services

To keep the application free for all users, we integrate Unity Ads (provided by Unity Technologies) to display banner, interstitial, and rewarded ads.

Unity Ads may collect and process certain technical data in accordance with their privacy policy, including:

• Device identifiers (Google Advertising ID / GAID)
• IP address and coarse country/region location
• Device make, model, OS version, and network connection type
• Ad viewing metrics, interactions, and fraud prevention signals

Users can reset or delete their Google Advertising ID at any time via Android Settings > Google > Ads.

Additionally, users can watch a short rewarded video ad inside the app to unlock a 24-Hour VIP Ad-Free Pass, which suppresses all banner and interstitial ads for 24 hours.

For more information on Unity's data practices, please visit Unity Privacy Policy.

8. Children's Privacy

Status Saver – Download & Share does not collect any information from anyone, including children under 13. Since no data is collected or transmitted, the app is safe for users of all ages.

9. Data Security

Since all data remains on your device and no data is transmitted:

• Your data security depends on your device's security measures
• We recommend keeping your device updated and secured
• Saved statuses are stored in the app's private directory, accessible only by the app

10. Your Rights and Choices

You have complete control over your data:

• You can delete saved statuses at any time through the app
• You can uninstall the app to remove all associated data
• You can revoke storage permissions in your device settings
• You can clear app data through your device's application settings

11. 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 "Last updated" date. Since the app doesn't collect data, changes will typically be for clarity or legal compliance.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or Status Saver – Download & Share, please contact us at:

Email: [INSERT YOUR EMAIL]
Developer: [INSERT YOUR NAME/COMPANY]

13. Legal Compliance

This privacy policy complies with:

• Google Play Store Developer Policy
• Android App Privacy Requirements
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) principles

14. Data Retention

Since StatusSnap doesn't collect or store user data on external servers:

• No data retention policies are needed for external storage
• Local data (saved statuses) remains until you delete it or uninstall the app
• App preferences are cleared when you uninstall the app

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This privacy policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all users of Status Saver – Download & Share.