Shoebox Privacy Policy

Shoebox (“Shoebox,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is designed to keep your prints on your device. We do not require an account, and we do not upload your photos to our servers. Learn more about the app on the Shoebox page.

1. Who we are

Shoebox is an iOS photo scanner published by Kick-Start.ai. This Privacy Policy explains how the app handles information when you use Shoebox on your iPhone or iPad. Product details: kick-start.ai/shoebox.

2. What we collect

Shoebox is built around on-device storage. In summary:

• No account required. We do not ask you to create a username, password, or profile.
• Your prints stay on this iPhone. Photographed pages, imported images, crops, and optional PDFs are stored locally on your iPhone with iOS protection until you save or delete them.
• No upload to Kick-Start.ai servers. We do not transmit your print images or PDF content to our own servers.
• Data Not Collected. Shoebox does not collect personal data for analytics or advertising. Apple’s privacy nutrition label for the app is Data Not Collected.
• On-device preferences. Settings such as remaining free prints and Pro status stay in iOS settings on your device.
• No tracking. Shoebox does not use advertising identifiers for tracking and does not engage in cross-app tracking.

3. Permissions

Shoebox may request the following device permissions, only when needed for features you use:

• Camera — to photograph prints and album pages so Shoebox can crop them on this iPhone.
• Photo Library Add — to save cropped prints into a Photos album you choose. Those crops become part of your Apple Photos library, not Kick-Start.ai servers.
• Photo Library — to import an existing photo of an album page so Shoebox can detect and crop the prints.

You can revoke these permissions at any time in iOS Settings. Without them, related features (camera capture, save to Photos, or import) will not work.

4. On-device processing

Detecting prints, cropping, rotation, and Revive run on your device using Apple frameworks (including Vision and Core Image). Revive is an on-device color look for faded prints — it is not AI restoration. Print content processed for these features is not sent to Kick-Start.ai servers.

5. Purchases & subscriptions

Optional Shoebox Pro subscriptions are processed by Apple through the App Store / StoreKit. We receive only the limited purchase and entitlement information Apple provides so we can unlock Pro features on your device (for example, subscription status). We do not receive your full payment card details.

Apple’s handling of payment data is governed by Apple’s Privacy Policy.

6. Analytics, ads & third parties

Shoebox does not include third-party advertising SDKs and does not sell your personal information. Because prints are processed and stored on device, we do not share your photo content with analytics or advertising partners.

If you export a PDF using the system share sheet, the destination app or service (Mail, Messages, Files, etc.) is governed by that provider’s own privacy policy. Crops you save into Photos are stored by Apple Photos on your device and, if you use iCloud Photos, according to Apple’s practices.

7. Data retention & deletion

Prints remain on your device until you delete them in the app, save them into Photos, or remove the app. Deleting Shoebox removes locally stored working copies associated with the app. We do not maintain a separate cloud copy of your prints. Deleting saved prints does not restore free-save credits.

8. Children’s privacy

Shoebox is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided information through the app in a way that concerns you, reach out via our contact webpage or email info@kick-start.ai.

9. International users

Shoebox is offered through the Apple App Store. Processing described in this policy occurs on your device. Purchase-related data is handled by Apple according to their practices and your App Store region.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do. Continued use of Shoebox after an update means you accept the revised policy. Material changes may also be noted in the App Store listing or in-app where appropriate.

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