Junk Eraser Max

"Our app accesses the list of installed applications on your device for the following purposes: App management: Display and manage installed apps. Notification cleanup: Identify and manage app notifications. Junk cleanup: Analyze app storage usage."

A junk cleaning app scanning the full list of installed applications goes beyond what's needed for clearing temporary files. This data can reveal sensitive information about user interests, health, finances, and habits.

"Data Analysis Services: If Google Analytics is integrated (only anonymized usage data is collected for counting function usage rates), its privacy policy can be viewed at https://policies.google.com/privacy; Advertising Services: If AdMob is integrated, its privacy policy can be viewed at https://policies.google.com/privacy."

The app integrates Google Analytics and AdMob, which collect data directly from the user's device. AdMob in particular is an advertising SDK that enables targeted advertising and cross-app tracking.

"Necessary Device Identifiers: To adapt to different devices and ensure the accurate operation of the cleaning function, we collect your device ID (e.g., Android ID), which is only used for unique device identification and is not linked to personal identity information."

Collection of Android ID combined with AdMob integration enables cross-app tracking. Despite claiming the ID is not linked to personal identity, Android ID is a persistent device identifier commonly used for advertising attribution and user profiling across apps.

"If you continue to use this App, the information will be retained for 12 months after your last use (after which it will be automatically anonymized and no longer linked to your identity); If you stop using this App (no activity for 18 consecutive months), all relevant data will be deleted within 30 working days (except where retention is required by law)."

Device information and usage data are retained for 12-18 months, which is excessive for a junk cleaner utility. The vague legal exception also allows indefinite retention in unspecified circumstances.

"We may update this Privacy Policy under the following circumstances: Changes in laws, regulations, or regulatory requirements; Major adjustments to the functions or data processing methods of this App; Improvements in user needs or privacy protection standards. After this Policy is updated, your continued use of this App will indicate that you accept the updated terms."

The company can change the privacy policy at any time for broad reasons and treats continued use as acceptance, with no requirement for explicit consent or even meaningful advance notice.

"Data Analysis Services: If Google Analytics is integrated (only anonymized usage data is collected for counting function usage rates), its privacy policy can be viewed at https://policies.google.com/privacy; Advertising Services: If AdMob is integrated, its privacy policy can be viewed at https://policies.google.com/privacy."

Google Analytics and AdMob both collect IP addresses by default, enabling IP-based geolocation tracking. The policy does not disclose this or give users control over location data collected by these third-party SDKs.