Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 8, 2026

Metadrop is a photo metadata editor for iOS. We built it with privacy as a core principle. This policy explains what data is accessed, what is sent externally, and what controls you have.

Summary: Your photos and metadata stay on your device. We do not have servers, user accounts, or advertising. Optional features like AI analysis and usage analytics can be disabled at any time in Settings.

1. Photo Library Access

Metadrop requests access to your photo library to read and edit photo metadata (EXIF, IPTC, GPS, etc.). All metadata editing happens locally on your device. Your original photos are never uploaded to any server.

2. AI Keyword Analysis (Optional)

When you enable Cloud Analysis in Settings, Metadrop can suggest keywords for your photos using AI. Here’s how it works:

• A compressed, resized preview (max 512px, JPEG quality 60%) of your photo is sent to the Google Gemini API for analysis.
• Your original, full-resolution photos are never uploaded.
• Google processes the image to generate keyword suggestions and does not use it for training. See Google’s API Terms.
• AI keyword results are cached locally on your device and can be cleared in Settings.

This feature is disabled by default. You are always in control of when and whether photo previews are sent for analysis.

3. Usage Analytics (Optional)

Metadrop uses TelemetryDeck, a privacy-first analytics service, to understand how the app is used. This helps us improve the app.

• No personal data is collected — no names, emails, device IDs, or IP addresses.
• Only anonymous event counts are recorded (e.g., “a batch edit was completed with 10 photos”).
• TelemetryDeck is fully GDPR-compliant and does not use tracking identifiers.

You can disable analytics at any time in Settings > AI & Privacy > Usage Analytics.

4. Crash & Error Reporting