The short version
Paralux does not collect, store, transmit, or sell any of your personal data. When you sign in with Google or Apple, we never see or store your credentials. Your photos stay on your device or in your own cloud accounts — not ours.
1. Who We Are
This Privacy Policy applies to Paralux (the "Application"), a visionOS application for Apple Vision Pro created by Jesse Barrios III (the "Service Provider," "we," "us," or "our"). For any privacy-related questions, contact us at jesse@jessebarrios.com.
2. Information We Do Not Collect
Paralux is designed to operate without collecting personal information. Specifically:
- We do not require account registration to use the Application.
- We do not collect your name, email address, or any personally identifiable information.
- We do not track your location.
- We do not collect information about which photos you view.
- We do not store your photos or transmit them to any server we operate.
- We do not use third-party analytics or advertising SDKs.
3. Google Sign-In (OAuth 2.0)
Paralux offers optional integration with Google Drive to allow you to browse photos stored there. When you choose to connect Google Drive:
- Authentication is handled entirely by Google's secure OAuth 2.0 system via an in-app browser window (ASWebAuthenticationSession). We never see or handle your Google password.
- Paralux requests read-only access to your Google Drive files solely to display your photos within the app. We do not request access to Gmail, Google Contacts, Google Calendar, or any other Google service.
- We do not store your Google credentials, OAuth tokens, or any Google account information on our servers. Access tokens are stored only in your device's secure local storage and are never transmitted to us.
- We do not share your Google account information or any data retrieved from your Drive with any third party.
- Your Google Drive photos are fetched directly from Google's servers to your Vision Pro and are never routed through or stored on our infrastructure.
- You may revoke Paralux's access to your Google Drive at any time by visiting myaccount.google.com/permissions.
Paralux's use of Google APIs complies with the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.
4. Apple Sign-In & Apple Photos
Paralux integrates with Apple Photos and iCloud Drive using Apple's native frameworks (PhotosUI, PhotosPicker). When you grant Paralux access to your Apple Photos library:
- Access is governed entirely by visionOS's standard permission system. You may grant or revoke access at any time in Settings → Privacy & Security → Photos.
- We do not collect, store, transmit, or process your Apple ID credentials, iCloud account information, or any Apple account data.
- Photos are accessed locally on-device or via Apple's iCloud infrastructure directly. We do not receive, cache, or retain any copy of your photos on our servers.
- We never share your Apple account information or photo data with any third party.
5. Data We May Receive Indirectly
When you contact us for support via email, we receive the information you include in that email (such as your email address and the contents of your message). This information is used solely to respond to your support request and is not shared with third parties.
6. Children's Privacy
The Application is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us at jesse@jessebarrios.com and we will delete it promptly. Users must be at least 16 years old (or have parental consent where required) to use this Application.
7. Third-Party Services
Paralux does not embed third-party advertising, analytics, or tracking SDKs. The Application connects to the following external services solely to fulfill its core function:
- Google Drive API — read-only access to your Drive files when you choose to connect Google Drive. Governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
- Apple iCloud / PhotosUI — access to your Photos library when you grant permission. Governed by Apple's Privacy Policy.
8. Data Security
Because Paralux does not collect or store personal data on our servers, the risk of unauthorized access to your data through our infrastructure is essentially zero. All sensitive operations (photo access, cloud authentication) occur on your device or through the respective provider's secure infrastructure.
9. Your Rights
You can stop using the Application and uninstall it at any time. Because we do not collect personal data, there is no user account or stored data to delete. To revoke cloud access permissions, use your device's Settings app or the respective provider's account management tools.
10. Cookies
The Paralux mobile application does not use cookies. The Paralux website (paraluxapp.com) may use standard browser cookies to improve site performance. You may disable cookies in your browser settings.
11. Links to Third-Party Sites
The Application may contain links to external websites (such as the App Store or Google account settings). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Application after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
Jesse Barrios III
Email: jesse@jessebarrios.com
Website: paraluxapp.com