Status Saver - Download Status - Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 30, 2025

Effective Date: December 30, 2025

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Introduction

Welcome to Status Saver - Download Status (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our mobile application Status Saver - Download Status (the “App”) handles information when you use our services.

Status Saver - Download Status is designed to help you save WhatsApp status updates (photos and videos) that you have already viewed. We believe in transparency and want you to understand exactly what data our App accesses and why.

Disclaimer: This App is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by WhatsApp Inc. or Meta Platforms, Inc. “WhatsApp” is a registered trademark of WhatsApp Inc.

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Information We DO NOT Collect

We want to be clear about what we do not do:

• No Personal Data Collection: We do not collect, store, or transmit your personal information such as name, email address, phone number, or location.
• No User Accounts: The App does not require registration or login. There are no user accounts.
• No Analytics or Tracking: We do not use analytics services or any form of user behavior tracking.
• No Cloud Storage: Your saved statuses and preferences are stored locally on your device only.
• No Data Selling: We never sell, trade, or rent any user data to third parties.
• No Access to WhatsApp Messages: We cannot and do not access your WhatsApp chats, contacts, or any private data.

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Information the App Accesses

To provide its functionality, Status Saver - Download Status requires access to certain device features and data. All data accessed remains on your device.

1. Images and Videos (Required)

• What: Access to images and videos stored on your device
• Why: To display WhatsApp status files that are cached locally on your device
• Permission: READ_MEDIA_IMAGES, READ_MEDIA_VIDEO
• Storage: Locally on your device only

2. Storage Access (Required)

• What: Read and write access to device storage
• Why: To access WhatsApp’s cached status folder and save statuses to your gallery
• Permission: READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (Android 10 and below)
• Storage: Locally on your device only

3. Internet Access (For Advertisements)

• What: Network connectivity
• Why: Required for displaying advertisements from Google AdMob
• Permission: INTERNET, ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
• Note: Internet is used only for loading ads. The App does not upload your files or personal data.

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How the App Works

1. When you view a status in WhatsApp, WhatsApp caches it locally on your device
2. Our App reads these locally cached files from your device storage
3. When you tap “Save,” we copy the file to your Pictures folder
4. No data ever leaves your device - everything happens locally

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Advertising

Status Saver - Download Status is a free, ad-supported application. We use Google AdMob to display advertisements.

What AdMob May Collect

• Device advertising identifier (Advertising ID)
• IP address
• Device information (model, operating system version)
• Ad interaction data (impressions, clicks)

More Information

For details about how Google AdMob handles data and your choices regarding ad personalization, please review:

• Google Privacy Policy
• How Google Uses Data
• Google Advertising Policies

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Data Storage and Security

Local Storage Only

All your data is stored locally on your device:

• Viewed status thumbnails
• Saved status files (in Pictures/StatusSaver folder)
• App preferences and settings
• Folder access permissions

No Cloud Sync

We do not offer cloud synchronization. Your data never leaves your device unless you explicitly:

• Share a status using Android’s share feature
• The App loads advertisements (which requires internet)

Data Deletion

Since all data is stored locally on your device:

• Uninstalling the App removes all App-related data
• You can clear App data anytime via Android Settings
• Saved status files remain in your Pictures folder until you delete them

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Children’s Privacy

Status Saver - Download Status is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children. Since our App does not collect personal information from any users, this applies to all age groups equally.

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Permissions Explained

Permission	Purpose	Required?
READ_MEDIA_IMAGES	Access status images	Yes (Android 13+)
READ_MEDIA_VIDEO	Access status videos	Yes (Android 13+)
READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Access statuses on older Android	Yes (Android 12 and below)
WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Save statuses to gallery	Yes (Android 10 and below)
INTERNET	Load advertisements	Yes
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE	Check network for ads	Yes

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Your Rights and Choices

You have full control over your data:

1. Deny Permissions: You can deny any permission, though core features require storage access.
2. Clear Data: Clear all App data anytime via Android Settings > Apps > Status Saver - Download Status > Clear Data.
3. Uninstall: Remove the App and all associated data at any time.
4. Revoke Folder Access: Remove folder access permissions from Android Settings.

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Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this document. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

For significant changes, we will notify users through:

• App update release notes on Google Play Store
• In-app notification (for major changes)

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Respect Others’ Privacy

Please remember:

• Only save statuses with the permission of the original content creator
• Respect the privacy of your contacts
• Do not redistribute saved content without permission

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Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: cosmik.developer@gmail.com

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Summary

In simple terms:

• Your statuses stay on your device
• We don’t collect your personal data
• We don’t track you
• We don’t access your WhatsApp messages or contacts
• We show ads (via Google AdMob) to keep the App free
• All saving happens locally on your device
• Uninstalling removes everything (except your saved files)

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Data Safety (Google Play Console)

When filling out the Data Safety form in Play Console:

Data Type	Collected	Shared	Purpose
Device identifiers	Yes (by AdMob)	Yes (with ad partners)	Advertising
Photos/Videos	Accessed locally	No	App core functionality

Security Practices:

• Data encrypted in transit (HTTPS for ad requests)
• No user accounts required
• Local file access only (no cloud upload)

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This privacy policy is effective as of December 30, 2025.