Privacy policy

This page describes the current local vault app and this website. The App Store listing identifies the version currently available for download.

Your vault stays on your iPhone

Octoshield stores imported photos, videos, files, thumbnails, and its index in encrypted app storage on your device. It does not operate a server that receives your readable vault contents or vault unlock secret. The current app does not require an Octoshield account and includes no app advertising or app analytics integrations.

Photo and file permissions

You choose files and photos for import using iOS interfaces. Cleaner requests photo library access so it can show photos and request confirmed deletions. You can manage permissions in iOS Settings. iOS may download an iCloud original when a selected asset is not available locally.

Originals, previews, and exports

Importing creates a separate encrypted copy. Original files and cloud copies remain under their existing storage rules unless you remove them separately. Some document previews use temporary decrypted files, which the app clears when the preview closes or vault locks. Exporting or sharing creates copies outside vault protection, governed by the destination.

Local preferences and device keys

The app stores preferences and Cleaner review history locally. Device-bound unlock material is held in the iPhone Keychain. Biometric authentication is handled through Apple’s local authentication and Keychain controls.

Retention and deletion

You control vault items from the app. Vault deletion is permanent in the current version. Files are excluded from iCloud and computer backups, and there is no server recovery service. Uninstalling or losing the device can make the files inaccessible. Preserve an independent copy of essential files.

This website

This website does not request access to your photo library. Its interactive app preview uses sample illustrations and does not import your files. No analytics scripts, advertising scripts, or tracking cookies are added by this website’s current implementation. The hosting provider necessarily processes requests, which may include IP addresses and browser information, to deliver and secure the site.

External services and questions

App Store links open Apple’s service, which has its own privacy policy and purchase processing. Use the developer contact available through the app’s App Store listing for privacy questions. Changes to app behavior or website integrations should be reflected in this policy.