https://www.darrenhorrocks.co.uk/apps/reclaim/Recent content in Reclaim on The Angry DevHugoen-gbWed, 23 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0100https://www.darrenhorrocks.co.uk/apps/reclaim/privacy/Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0100https://www.darrenhorrocks.co.uk/apps/reclaim/privacy/<p><strong>Last updated: 21 September 2026</strong></p> <p>Reclaim is an Android app that makes photos and videos take up less space on your phone. This policy explains what happens to information when you use it.</p> <p>Reclaim is made by <strong>Darren Horrocks</strong>, who is responsible for the information described here. You can contact them at <strong><a href="mailto:dhorrocks@gmail.com">dhorrocks@gmail.com</a></strong>.</p> <hr> <h2 id="the-short-version">The short version</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Your photos and videos never leave your phone.</strong> Reclaim reads and rewrites them on the phone itself. Nothing is uploaded: not the pictures, not their names, not where they are stored, not where or when they were taken, and not any other information inside them.</li> <li><strong>There is no account and no sign-in.</strong> Reclaim never asks for your name, email address or password.</li> <li><strong>Usage and crash reports are sent only if you say yes.</strong> The first time you open Reclaim, it asks. Saying no changes nothing about what Reclaim does, and you can change your answer in Settings at any time.</li> <li><strong>No adverts.</strong> Reclaim does not use an advertising ID.</li> <li><strong>The Pro purchase is handled by Google Play.</strong> Reclaim never sees your payment details.</li> </ul> <hr> <h2 id="your-photos-and-videos">Your photos and videos</h2> <p>To work out how much space it can save and to make files smaller, Reclaim needs permission to read your photos and videos, and, for each batch you start, Android asks you before Reclaim may change them. This includes photos and videos on an SD card.</p>