Privacy Policy

Last updated: 3 July 2026

Overview

CleanShot Metadata is a free browser-based tool that removes hidden EXIF metadata from photos. This privacy policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it.

Your photos

All photo processing happens entirely within your browser. Your photos are never uploaded to any server, transmitted over the internet, or stored anywhere outside your own device. We have no technical ability to access, view, or retain any photos you process using this tool.

Information we collect

We do not collect any personally identifiable information. We do not require you to create an account or provide any personal details to use this tool.

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this site. Google AdSense may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve relevant ads based on your browsing activity. This is governed by Google's own privacy policy, which you can read at policies.google.com/privacy.

Cookies

This site does not set any first-party cookies. Third-party advertising partners (including Google AdSense) may set cookies on your device in accordance with their own privacy policies. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting adssettings.google.com.

Analytics

We may use Google Search Console and basic server-level analytics to understand how many people visit the site and which pages are viewed. This data is aggregated and does not identify individual users.

Third-party services

This site loads the following third-party library to read EXIF metadata client-side: exifr, served from cdn.jsdelivr.net. This library runs entirely in your browser and does not transmit any data externally.

Children's privacy

This site is not directed at children under the age of 13 and we do not knowingly collect any information from children.

Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects when it was last updated. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at: privacy@cleanshotmetadata.com