HotCut (“App,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when you use HotCut for image processing, saving results, and basic app functionality.
This policy applies only to the HotCut iOS application and does not cover third-party websites, apps, or services accessed through external links.
When you choose a photo, HotCut may access the selected image after you grant the applicable iOS permission. Images may be used for previewing, compression, processing, and saving results.
Local image compression is performed on your device where applicable. Selecting a photo does not give HotCut access to your entire Photo Library. You can manage photo permissions through iOS Settings.
To support app startup, compatibility, security, troubleshooting, and stability, we may process limited technical information, including:
· App version and iOS version;
· Device and runtime information;
· A necessary app or device identifier;
· Language, time zone, and network status;
· Information required for system and compatibility checks.
We do not use this information alone to identify you personally.
HotCut may request:
· Photo Library access: To select images and save processed results. Where supported, the App uses add-only photo access when saving images.
· App Tracking Transparency: iOS may request your authorization for tracking. You may decline or change this permission in iOS Settings. Refusing tracking does not affect the App's basic image-processing functions.
HotCut does not currently request access to the camera, microphone, contacts, calendar, location, Bluetooth, or notifications. Available permissions may vary by iOS version.
HotCut may store necessary preferences, cache, and temporary data on your device. Sensitive preferences may be protected through Apple Keychain and configured not to sync through cloud services.
Images saved to your Photo Library are managed separately by iOS. Uninstalling HotCut does not necessarily delete photos already saved to your Photo Library.
Information may be used to:
1. Provide image selection, processing, compression, and saving functions;
2. Perform device and compatibility checks;
3. Protect the App from abnormal activity or misuse;
4. Diagnose crashes, errors, and technical problems;
5. Meet applicable legal or regulatory requirements.
We do not use information for unrelated purposes unless you authorize it or applicable law permits it.
We do not sell personal information.
Where necessary, information may be handled by:
· Technical, cloud, hosting, or infrastructure providers supporting the App;
· Apple and related service providers supporting distribution, system functions, or App Store services;
· Courts, regulators, law-enforcement agencies, or other authorized parties when legally required.
Service providers are expected to use information only for authorized purposes and apply appropriate safeguards.
We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described here, or as required for legal, security, or dispute-resolution purposes. Information may subsequently be deleted or anonymized where appropriate.
You can manage your information by changing permissions in iOS Settings, deleting saved images through Photos, clearing available App data, or uninstalling HotCut.
For privacy or deletion requests, contact us at: contact@linkifytrade.bond
We may require reasonable verification before processing a request.
We use reasonable safeguards such as access controls, secure transmission, least-privilege practices, and Apple's security features to protect information. However, no electronic storage or transmission method is completely secure.
Where legally required, we will take appropriate action and provide notice regarding material security incidents.
Children should use HotCut with appropriate parental or guardian guidance. If a parent or guardian believes that a child has provided information without authorization, they may contact us through the App Store support channel or contact@linkifytrade.bond. We will handle verified requests as required by applicable law.
We may update this Privacy Policy when our App, practices, or legal requirements change. Updated versions will be published through the App or its distribution channel. Material changes will be communicated where required by law.
This Privacy Policy is governed by the applicable laws of the relevant jurisdiction. Any dispute should first be addressed through good-faith communication and, if unresolved, handled by the appropriate competent authority or forum under applicable law.
For questions, privacy requests, or concerns regarding HotCut, please contact us through the App Store support channel, in-app feedback, or: