Privacy Policy for Explain Yourself
Last Updated: January 20, 2026
Quick Summary: This app accesses photos from your device for gameplay.
We do not collect, store, or transmit any of your data. Everything happens on your device.
No analytics, no ads, no tracking.
Developer Information
App Name: Explain Yourself
Developer: Peter Euphosin
Contact: For privacy inquiries, contact via Google Play Store
What Data We Access
This app requests permission to access photos on your device (READ_MEDIA_IMAGES)
for the sole purpose of randomly selecting photos for gameplay.
How it works:
- When you tap "Spin," the app randomly selects a photo from your device's media library
- You can choose which photos to include (Last 30 Days, All Photos, or a custom folder)
- Photos are displayed directly from your device's storage
What Data We Collect
We do not collect any user data.
Photos are accessed directly from your device's media library using Android's MediaStore API.
Photos are never:
- Uploaded to any server
- Copied to app storage
- Shared with third parties
- Transmitted over the internet
What Data We Store Locally
The app stores only one piece of information on your device:
- Photo Source Preference: Your selection of which photo source to use
(e.g., "Last 30 Days," "All Photos," or a custom folder path)
This preference is stored using Android's SharedPreferences and remains on your device.
No photos or personal information are stored by this app.
Third-Party Services
This app does not use any third-party services.
There are no:
- Analytics or crash reporting services
- Advertising networks or SDKs
- Tracking or measurement tools
- Cloud services or remote servers
All functionality runs entirely on your device. The app does not require an internet connection.
Data Sharing
We do not share any data with third parties.
Since we do not collect any data, there is nothing to share. Your photos remain on your
device and under your control at all times.
Data Security
Photo access is controlled by Android's permission system:
- You must grant permission before the app can access photos
- You can revoke permission at any time in Android Settings
- Photos are accessed using secure Android APIs (ContentResolver and MediaStore)
- No photos are cached or stored outside of Android's media library
Data Retention and Deletion
Data retention: Not applicable - we don't collect data to retain.
To remove all app data:
- Uninstall the app from your device
- Or go to Android Settings → Apps → Explain Yourself → Storage → Clear Data
This will remove your photo source preference. Your actual photos are never affected
because they are not stored by this app.
Children's Privacy
This app is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information
from children. Since we don't collect any data from anyone, this policy applies to all users.
The app is rated for users 18+ due to the unpredictable nature of user-owned photos.
Permission Declarations
READ_MEDIA_IMAGES (Android 13+) or READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (Android 12 and below)
- Purpose: Access user's photos for gameplay
- When requested: When you first attempt to spin or select a photo source
- What happens if denied: App displays a message that photo access is required
- Background access: Not used - photos are only accessed when you're actively using the app
READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED (Android 14+)
- Purpose: Allows partial photo library access (select specific photos)
- Optional: You can choose to grant access to all photos or selected photos only
Your Rights and Choices
You have complete control over photo access:
- Grant/Revoke Permission: Android Settings → Apps → Explain Yourself → Permissions
- Choose Photo Scope: Select specific time ranges or folders within the app
- No Account Required: The app doesn't require any account creation or personal information
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in the app or legal requirements.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
Significant changes will be communicated through the app or the Google Play Store listing.
International Users
This app is available worldwide. All data processing happens locally on your device,
regardless of your location. No data is transferred across borders because no data is transferred at all.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or how the app handles photos:
- Contact us through the Google Play Store listing
- Review the in-app "About and Privacy" section (tap the menu icon → About and Privacy)
Legal Compliance
This app complies with:
- Google Play Developer Program Policies
- Android Permissions Best Practices
- GDPR (no personal data collected)
- CCPA (no personal data sold)
- COPPA (not directed to children)