We built Status Saver with privacy as a core value. We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. No accounts. No sign-ups. No tracking. Everything stays on your device.
1 What We Do Not Collect
Status Saver does not collect or send to any server:
- Your name, email address, or any account information
- Your phone number or device identifier
- The photos or videos you view, save, or share
- Your WhatsApp contacts or conversations
- Your location data
- Usage analytics or crash reports
All media files remain entirely on your device at all times and are never uploaded anywhere by this app.
2 Permissions We Request
The app requests only the permissions needed for its core features:
- Storage access (SAF / MediaStore) — to read WhatsApp statuses from the folder you select and to save files to your chosen download location. Access is limited strictly to the folder you grant.
- Notifications (Android 13+) — to alert you when new statuses are detected during background scans. You can disable this at any time in your device Settings.
- Internet — used only by the Google AdMob advertising SDK. No app data of any kind is sent over the internet by our own code.
3 Third-Party Services
The app integrates the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy and may independently collect data:
Displays advertisements in the free version. AdMob may collect device advertising identifiers and usage signals to serve personalised ads. Google Privacy Policy →
Processes Premium subscription purchases. All payment data is handled entirely by Google Play — we never see or store your payment details. Google Payments Privacy Notice →
We are not responsible for the data practices of these third-party providers.
4 Status Vault (Background Archiving)
When the Status Vault feature is enabled, the app silently copies status media to a private folder on your device's internal storage. This data:
- Never leaves your device
- Is not accessible to other apps
- Can be cleared at any time from Settings → Clear Cache
- Is automatically removed based on your chosen retention period
5 Premium Subscription
If you purchase a Premium subscription, the transaction is processed entirely through Google Play. We receive only a non-identifiable purchase token from Google Play solely to verify your subscription status within the app. We do not receive or store your payment card details.
6 Children's Privacy
This app is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from children. If you believe a child has used this app in a way that raises privacy concerns, please contact us immediately.
7 Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)
Because we collect no personal data, data rights such as access, deletion, and portability are satisfied by default — there is nothing held about you on our end.
For data held by AdMob or Google Play, please refer to Google's privacy controls at myaccount.google.com.
8 Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by an updated date at the top of this page. Continued use of the app after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
9 Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out via the Contact Support option inside the app's Settings screen. We aim to respond to all enquiries promptly.