Effective Date: May 16, 2026
Data We Collect
MediaLab does not require an account and does not collect personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, or phone number. We do not require an account registration, login, or personal information to use the app.
We do collect limited, anonymous usage data through third-party services (see below) to understand how the app is used and to improve it. Your media files always remain on your device and are never uploaded.
Local Data Storage
The following data is stored locally on your device:
- Recent files and processing history
- Per-tool preferences (output format, quality, destination)
- Theme preference (light, dark, or system)
- App settings and defaults
- Saved presets and watermarks
This data never leaves your device and is not accessible to us or any third party. Deleting the app will remove all locally stored data.
On-Device Processing
All media processing — extracting audio, trimming, converting, resizing, watermarking, subtitle burning, and more — happens locally on your device using on-device media engines. Your source and output files are never uploaded to any server.
Third-Party Services
MediaLab uses the following third-party services to understand app usage, improve performance, and (in the future) display ads:
Analytics — Google Firebase
We use Firebase Analytics to collect anonymous usage data so we can understand how users interact with MediaLab and improve the app. Firebase Analytics may collect:
- App opens, screen views, and tool selections
- Feature usage (which tools are used, how often, in what order)
- Session length and crash data (via Firebase Crashlytics)
- Device model, OS version, locale, and country (derived from IP, not stored as a precise location)
- Anonymous advertising identifiers (IDFA) — only after you grant tracking permission via Apple's App Tracking Transparency prompt
This data is collected on behalf of MediaLab by Google LLC and is governed by Google's privacy practices. You can review Google's policies at policies.google.com/privacy. You may opt out of analytics collection by disabling "Share Analytics" in iOS Settings > Privacy & Security > Analytics & Improvements, or by enabling "Limit Ad Tracking" on your device.
Advertising — Future Support
MediaLab may display advertisements in future versions of the app. Ads will be served through a third-party ad network (such as Google AdMob or a similar provider). Ad networks may use device identifiers, coarse location (country/region level), and contextual information from this app to select and serve ads.
No personally identifiable information is shared with advertisers, and your media files are never used for ad targeting. You can opt out of personalized ads by enabling "Limit Ad Tracking" in your device settings.
If and when advertising is introduced in MediaLab, we will update this policy with the specific ad network(s) used and the exact data they collect before any ads are shown.
What We Do Not Use
- No social media integrations or login services
- No payment processors (the app is free)
- No third-party SDKs that read your media files or processing results
Permissions
MediaLab requests only the permissions needed to function:
- Photos library access — to pick source media files
- Files app access — to read inputs and write outputs to chosen folders
You can revoke these permissions at any time in iOS Settings. MediaLab will still work for any actions that don't require the revoked permission.
Children's Privacy
MediaLab is safe for users of all ages:
- No personal information is required to use the app
- There are no advertisements or external links
- No data is collected from any user, including children
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or MediaLab's data practices, please contact us:
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.