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Privacy Policy

Halation is a local-first camera and photo-development application.Effective August 12, 2026
Last updated August 12, 2026

Information we collect

Halation does not require an account and does not collect personal information on Halation-operated servers. The app does not include advertising or third-party analytics SDKs.

Photos, camera, and metadata

Camera

Halation requests camera access so you can preview recipes and capture photographs.

Photo import

When you choose to import a photo, Apple's system photo picker lets you select the item. Halation receives only the photo you select and the metadata supplied with it.

Save to Photos

When you choose to save an image to the Photos library, Halation requests add-only Photos access.

Photo metadata

Captures can include technical information such as date, lens, ISO, shutter speed, and device model. This information is stored locally and may be included in an export only when you choose the corresponding frame option.

Local storage

Photos, recipes, preferences, thumbnails, developed previews, and library archives are stored on your device in the app's container. You control exports and sharing.

Deleting the app may delete information stored only in its container. Save or share anything you want to keep before deletion.

Recipe and library sharing

Halation can create .halation files, links, and QR codes containing recipe settings. It can also create a local library archive. These items leave your device only when you choose to share, export, or transfer them.

Anyone who receives a shared item may retain or redistribute it according to the service you select.

In-app purchase

Halation Pro is processed by Apple. Apple provides the app with product and entitlement status needed to unlock purchased features. Halation does not receive your full payment-card details.

Apple's handling of purchase information is governed by Apple's privacy policy.

Network access

The core camera, darkroom, recipe, and library features do not require a Halation account or Halation-operated cloud service.

The operating system may contact Apple for App Store purchases, purchase restoration, system services, or software updates.

Children

Halation is not directed at children under 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Data retention and deletion

Because Halation does not maintain user accounts or a remote user database, there is no server-side account data for us to delete.

You can remove local data by deleting individual photos or recipes in the app, clearing generated cache in Settings, or deleting the app. Shared exports must be deleted from the destination where you sent them.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy when the app's data practices change. The effective date above will be revised, and material changes will be described in release information or another appropriate notice.

Contact

For privacy questions, email support@nooption.xyz.