Capture Sync Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 19, 2025

Effective from: September 19, 2025

Executive Summary

Capture Sync has zero-knowledge privacy by design:

  • ✅ We do not collect personal data
  • ✅ We do not track your activity
  • ✅ We do not share information with third parties
  • ✅ We do not use cookies or tracking technologies
  • ✅ 100% local processing on your device

1. Introduction and Scope

1.1 About This Document

This Privacy Policy explains how Capture Sync ("Application", "Product", "we") protects your privacy and processes information when you use our software. This policy applies to all versions of the application available through the Apple App Store.

1.2 Developer

Rui Nelson M. Carneiro
Porto, Portugal
Email: [email protected]
Website: ruinelson.com

1.3 Legal Basis

This policy complies with:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - EU 2016/679
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CPRA) - 2020
  • Apple App Store End User License Agreement
  • Law No. 58/2019 (Personal Data Protection Law - Portugal)

2. Our Fundamental Principles

2.1 Privacy by Design

Capture Sync was architected from the ground up with privacy as the highest priority. All functionality operates exclusively on your device, with no external data communication.

2.2 Total Transparency

We commit to being completely transparent about how the application works and what information it processes.

2.3 User Control

You maintain total control over your data. Everything remains on your device and under your exclusive control.

3. Data Collection and Use

3.1 Data We DO NOT Collect

Capture Sync DOES NOT collect, store, or transmit:

  • Personally identifiable information
  • Server configurations
  • Photographs, videos, or any multimedia content
  • File metadata
  • Location information
  • Device identifiers
  • Usage or analytics data
  • Network information or IP addresses
  • Any other form of user data

3.2 Local Processing

All application operations occur exclusively on your device:

  • Content synchronization between devices you configure
  • Photo and video processing
  • Server configuration management
  • All other application features

3.3 Network Communications

The only network communications performed by the application are:

  • Direct connections to endpoints (servers) you configure (e.g., your personal NAS, Raspberry Pi, Laptop, external HDD, etc.)

These connections are established directly between your device and the servers you specify, without intermediaries.

4. Diagnostics and Error Reporting

4.1 iOS System Diagnostics

If you enable "Share iPhone Analytics" in iOS settings:

  • Apple may collect anonymous diagnostic data about application crashes
  • This data may be shared with the developer via App Store Connect
  • Important: These reports DO NOT contain personal data, server configurations, or content

4.2 How to Disable

You can disable this sharing in: Settings > Privacy & Security > Analytics & Improvements > Share iPhone Analytics

5. Data Security

5.1 Security Measures

Although we do not collect data, we implement robust security measures in this App:

  • Encryption of all communications with your configured endpoints (servers) when using a SFTP configuration.
  • Secure storage of credentials using iOS Keychain
  • Compliance with Apple's best security practices
  • Regular code reviews to identify vulnerabilities

5.2 Your Responsibility

As all data remains under your control:

  • You are responsible for the security of the endpoints (servers) you configure
  • We recommend using strong passwords or asymmetric encryption key pairs and encrypted transports (e.g. SFTP, encrypted VPN)
  • Keep your iOS device updated with the latest security patches

6. Third-Party Services

6.1 Apple App Store

The application is distributed through the Apple App Store, which has its own Privacy Policy.

6.2 Your Endpoints (Servers)

The application connects only to the endpoints (servers) you configure. You're responsible for the correct configuration of those endpoints (servers) and all the network infrastructure.

6.3 No Third-Party Integrations

Capture Sync DOES NOT integrate:

  • Analytics services (Google Analytics, Firebase, etc.)
  • Advertising networks
  • Social media SDKs
  • Any type of tracking services

7. Your Rights

7.1 Rights under GDPR (EU/EEA Users)

Although we do not process personal data, we recognize your rights:

  • Right to Information: This policy provides full transparency
  • Right of Access: We do not hold data to provide
  • Right to be Forgotten: No data to delete
  • Right to Portability: Your data always remains portable on your device, there's an option to export your server configuration as a YAML file and import it back again.
  • Right to Object: You can uninstall the application at any time

7.2 Rights under CPRA (California Residents)

California residents have additional rights that we fully respect:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected (none)
  • Right to delete personal information (not applicable)
  • Right to opt out of the sale of information (we never sell data)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

7.3 Global Rights

Regardless of your location, we ensure:

  • Total transparency about data practices
  • Control over your information
  • Respect for your privacy

8. Minors

8.1 Age Policy

Capture Sync is not directed at children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

8.2 Parental Controls

Parents can use iOS Screen Time features to manage application access.

9. International Data Transfers

Since we do not collect or transmit data to our servers, there are no international data transfers by the application. Any data transfers occur directly between your device and the servers you configure.

10. Data Retention

10.1 Retention Policy

We do not retain any user data, as we do not collect it.

10.2 Local Data

Data stored locally on your device (such as application settings) is:

  • Entirely under your control
  • Deleted when you uninstall the application
  • Not accessible to the developer

11. Changes to This Policy

11.1 Update Process

We may update this Privacy Policy to:

  • Reflect changes in privacy laws
  • Clarify our practices
  • Address new features (always maintaining our privacy commitment)

11.2 Change Notification

Significant changes will be communicated via:

  • In-app notification before the update
  • Release notes in the App Store
  • Email (if you have contacted us previously)

11.3 Fundamental Commitment

We guarantee that the fundamental principles of this policy (no data collection, total privacy) will never change while the product is available.

12. Legal Compliance and Certifications

12.1 Compliance

We maintain ongoing compliance with:

  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
  • CPRA (California Privacy Rights Act)
  • COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)
  • Apple's App Store Privacy Guidelines

12.2 Audits

We conduct regular internal reviews of our privacy practices to ensure ongoing compliance.

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Complaint Process

If you have privacy concerns:

  1. Contact us directly: [email protected]
  2. We will respond within 30 days
  3. If not satisfied, you can contact your local data protection authority

13.2 Supervisory Authority (EU Users)

National Data Protection Commission (CNPD)
Av. D. Carlos I, 134, 1º
1200-651 Lisbon, Portugal
Tel: +351 213 928 400
Email: [email protected]

14. Contact

For Privacy Questions

For General Support

Transparency Statement

This document represents our total and binding commitment to your privacy. There are no hidden terms, undisclosed practices, or secret data collection. What you read is exactly how the application works.

Your privacy is not just a feature, it is our fundamental principle.