Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 27, 2026  ·  Version 1.0  ·  Effective Date: October 27, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Widecut ("we," "us," "our," or "Company"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and otherwise handle your information when you use the Widecut mobile application and related services.

Widecut lets you make Instagram carousel posts from templates: you pick photos, edit text, and export images. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By downloading, installing, or using the app, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Photos You Select: Chosen through the Android system photo picker. The app copies the selected photos into its own private storage on your device so your drafts keep working
• Text and Designs: Text you type and edits you make in a draft are saved on your device as part of that draft
• App Settings: Your theme choice, stored locally on your device

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: App usage events such as template opened, photo added, export completed, and the share target chosen (via Firebase Analytics)
• Device and App Information: Device model, OS version, app version, and an app-instance identifier (via Firebase Analytics)
• Crash & Error Data: Crash reports and non-fatal error reports with device state, OS version, app version, and stack traces (via Firebase Crashlytics)
• IP Address: Received by Google when analytics and crash data are sent, used for general location-level reporting and troubleshooting

Analytics and crash reporting are active only in the released (Play Store) version of the app.

2.3 What We Do NOT Collect

• We do not upload your photos to any server
• We do not collect the text you type or your draft names in analytics or crash reports
• We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or contacts
• We do not require account registration or sign-in
• We do not collect location data

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Core App Functionality

• Creating Carousels: Place your photos and text into templates and render slides on your device
• Drafts: Save your work locally so you can reopen, duplicate, or delete it later
• Exporting: Save finished images to your device gallery in Pictures/Widecut
• Sharing: Pass exported images to Instagram, WhatsApp, or another app only when you tap share, using Android's share system
• Preferences: Remember your theme choice

3.2 Analytics & Improvement

• Understand which templates and features are used
• Identify and fix crashes and bugs
• Improve app performance, stability, and design

3.3 Advertising

Widecut currently shows no ads and has no in-app purchases. We do not sell your data.

3.4 Legal & Safety

• Comply with applicable legal obligations
• Protect against fraud and abuse
• Enforce our Terms of Service

4. Photos, Permissions & File Handling

Widecut uses Android's system photo picker, so you choose exactly which photos the app can see. It does not need broad access to your photo library.

• Selected photos are copied into the app's private storage on your device and are never uploaded to any server
• Exported images are saved to Pictures/Widecut in your device gallery
• Photos and exports are shared with another app only when you choose to share them
• Storage write permission: requested only on Android 9 and below, solely to save exports. Not used on newer Android versions
• Internet access: used only to send analytics and crash reports
• The app can detect whether Instagram and WhatsApp are installed, so it can show the right share options

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Where Data is Stored

• Drafts & Photo Copies: Stored only on your device, in the app's private storage
• Settings: Stored locally on your device
• Exported Images: Stored in Pictures/Widecut on your device
• Analytics & Crash Data: Stored on Google Firebase servers

5.2 Android Auto Backup

Widecut allows Android's own backup feature. Depending on your device settings, saved draft data (not the photo copies, which are excluded from backup) may be included in your Google device backup. You can turn this off in your device's backup settings.

5.3 Security Measures

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/SSL) for analytics and crash reports
• Photos and drafts kept in private app storage that other apps cannot access
• Firebase's industry-standard security infrastructure
• No user account or password required (eliminates credential risks)

5.4 Data Retention

• Drafts, Photo Copies & Settings: Stored on your device until you delete the draft, clear app data, or uninstall
• Exported Images: Remain in Pictures/Widecut until you delete them
• Firebase Analytics: Retained according to the Google Analytics data retention settings (up to 14 months)
• Crash Data: Retained by Firebase Crashlytics for about 90 days

6. Third-Party Services

6.1 Google Firebase

• Firebase Analytics — Collects app usage events, device and app information, and an app-instance identifier; no photos, typed text, or names. Privacy Policy
• Firebase Crashlytics — Collects crash and non-fatal error reports with device state, OS version, app version, and stack traces; no user content; helps us fix bugs and improve stability. Privacy Policy

6.2 Google Play Services

• Provides device and Google services that Firebase relies on

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6.3 Instagram, WhatsApp and Other Apps

When you tap share, your exported images are handed to the app you choose through Android's share system. That app's own privacy policy applies from that point on. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Instagram, WhatsApp, or Meta Platforms Inc.

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1 Access & Deletion

• View, duplicate, and delete your drafts within the app
• Delete exported images from your device gallery
• Clear all app data by going to Android Settings → Apps → Widecut → Clear Data, or uninstall the app to delete all local data
• No account exists, so there is no server-side personal data that needs a separate deletion request

7.2 Opt-Out Options

• Analytics: You can reset your advertising ID or opt out of ads personalization in Android Settings → Google → Ads, and manage usage and diagnostics in your Google settings. We minimize the data collected
• Backup: Turn off Google device backup in Android Settings
• Photo Access: The photo picker only shares the photos you select each time

7.3 Data Portability

• Exported images are standard image files in Pictures/Widecut, accessible from any gallery or file manager

8. Children's Privacy

Widecut is not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Posting a notice in the app, where appropriate

Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10. International Data Transfer

By using Widecut, you acknowledge that analytics and crash data may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries other than your country of residence (including the USA where Firebase servers may be located). These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your home country. By using the app, you consent to such transfers.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: support@golite.in

We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: Request what personal information is collected
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: No discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information in Section 11.

13. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of Access: Request access to your personal data
• Right of Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in portable format
• Right to Object: Object to certain processing
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information in Section 11.

14. India-Specific Information

For users in India:

• This app complies with the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011
• Personal data will be processed as per applicable Indian data protection laws
• We maintain reasonable security practices to protect your data
• You have the right to access, correct, and delete your personal data

15. Disclaimer

This Privacy Policy is provided "as is" and we make no warranties regarding its accuracy or completeness. We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the app or reliance on this Privacy Policy.

Appendix: Third-Party Privacy Policies

By using Widecut, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.