SourceExtract

Effective May 31, 2026

Privacy Policy

SourceExtract is designed so your browsing, scan results, downloads, and preferences stay on your device unless you choose to contact support or use Apple/App Store services.

Who operates SourceExtract

SourceExtract is operated by Eli Linden. You can contact us at elilinden@gmail.com.

This Privacy Policy applies to the SourceExtract iOS app, the SourceExtract website, support communications, and the SourceExtract App Store listing. It does not apply to third-party websites you visit inside the app.

Data we handle

SourceExtract may handle the following information as part of normal app use:

  • Typed or pasted URLs and pages opened in the in-app browser.
  • Scan history, scan results, bookmarks, folders, thumbnails, and saved file metadata.
  • Downloaded media and exported files that you choose to save.
  • App settings, browsing preferences, cookies, cache, and WKWebView web data.
  • Crash logs or diagnostic reports shared through Apple if you have enabled that setting.
  • Support emails and attachments you choose to send.
  • Basic website hosting logs for visits to this website and support pages.
  • App Store purchase status or receipt information if Apple provides it for purchase validation or app entitlement checks.

SourceExtract does not currently use third-party analytics, advertising SDKs, cross-app tracking SDKs, Firebase, Google Analytics, or third-party crash analytics.

What stays on your device

Browsing history, scan results, bookmarks, saved files, downloaded media, thumbnails, folders, cookies, local storage, web cache, app settings, and preferences are stored locally on your iPhone or iPad through Apple system storage and WKWebView.

SourceExtract does not run a proxy server for your browsing, does not upload your scan results to a SourceExtract server, and does not create a SourceExtract account for syncing your activity.

What may leave your device

The following information may leave your device depending on how you use the app and website:

  • Support emails, screenshots, files, or logs you voluntarily send to us.
  • Crash and diagnostic logs shared by Apple if you opted into Apple analytics in iOS settings.
  • Website hosting logs created when you visit the SourceExtract website or support pages.
  • App Store purchase records, receipt data, or purchase validation handled by Apple.
  • Normal network requests made directly to third-party websites you choose to visit in the browser.

Browser privacy

SourceExtract uses Apple's WKWebView to display websites. Pages visited inside the app may set cookies, local storage, trackers, cache entries, and other web data in the same general way they can in other iOS browsers.

Third-party websites have their own privacy policies, terms, cookies, trackers, login systems, and content rules. SourceExtract does not control those websites and is not responsible for their privacy practices.

Photos and Files access

SourceExtract uses Photos or Files access only when you choose to save, download, export, or share a file. The app does not scan your existing photo library or files to build profiles, send advertising data, or identify private content.

You can manage Photos permission in iOS Settings. Files that you export or save are managed by you through iOS, Photos, Files, iCloud, or any destination you choose.

Payments

SourceExtract is offered as a one-time paid App Store app for $0.99. Apple handles payment processing, refunds, taxes, purchase records, family sharing eligibility, and payment information.

We do not receive or store your payment card number, banking details, Apple ID password, or other payment credentials.

Third parties

SourceExtract may involve the following third parties:

  • Apple, the App Store, App Store Connect, StoreKit, and Apple crash reporting if enabled by your iOS settings.
  • Apple Photos, Files, and iCloud where you choose to save, export, back up, or sync files.
  • Email providers used when you contact support.
  • GitHub Pages or another hosting/CDN provider used to serve this website and support pages.
  • Third-party websites you choose to visit in the in-app browser.

We do not sell personal information or use it for cross-app tracking.

Retention

Local app data remains on your device until you delete it, clear browsing data, clear scan history, delete downloads, remove exported files, or uninstall SourceExtract.

Support emails and voluntarily provided logs are retained for up to 24 months unless a longer period is needed to resolve a support request, comply with legal obligations, prevent abuse, or protect our rights. Website hosting logs are retained according to the hosting provider's policies.

Your choices

You can control SourceExtract data by using the app and iOS settings:

  • Clear scan history and browsing history in the app.
  • Clear cookies, cache, and WKWebView web data where the app provides that option.
  • Delete downloads, folders, thumbnails, saved media, and exported files.
  • Revoke Photos permission in iOS Settings.
  • Uninstall SourceExtract to remove app-local data from the device.
  • Contact us for privacy questions or requests at elilinden@gmail.com.

Privacy rights

Depending on where you live, including California, the EU, the UK, and other regions, you may have rights to request access, correction, deletion, portability, restriction, objection, or information about how personal data is handled.

Because SourceExtract does not maintain user accounts or a user data server, many requests can be completed directly on your device. If you contact us, we will respond as required by applicable law.

Security

We use reasonable safeguards appropriate for a small iOS app and static website. However, no app, browser, website, network, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Children

SourceExtract is not directed to children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, contact us and we will take appropriate steps.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will update the effective date on this page, and for material changes we may also provide notice through the App Store listing, release notes, website, or in-app notice.

The disclosures in this policy should match SourceExtract's App Store Privacy Nutrition Labels and any PrivacyInfo.xcprivacy manifest submitted with the app.

Contact

Privacy questions can be sent to:

Eli Linden
SourceExtract
elilinden@gmail.com