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Cleu

Smart contact management for finding, merging, backing up, and restoring contacts.

Version
v1.4.8
Platform
iOS
Year
2025
Available
App Store
02Legal
Privacy
  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Data Access and Collection
  3. 03How Data Is Used
  4. 04Storage and Security
  5. 05Permissions and Device Features
  6. 06Third-Party Services
  7. 07Subscriptions and Payments
  8. 08Your Choices and Controls
  9. 09Children's Privacy
  10. 10Changes to This Policy

Last Updated: July 11, 2025 Cleu privacy policy. This page explains what information the app accesses, how it is used, where it is stored, and what controls are available to users.

01 / OVERVIEW

Overview

About the Cleu App

Cleu is an iOS app designed for smart contact management. Our app offers the following key features:

Smart Duplicate Detection

Detects contacts with the same name, phone, or email address using AI-powered algorithms

Easy Merging

Merges duplicate contacts with manual review

Secure Vault

Securely stores deleted contacts and offers restoration capability

iCloud Synchronization

Automatic cloud backup for premium users

Multi-Language Support

Full localization in 13 different languages

Smart Notifications

Personalized reminders and updates

Modern Interface

Dark/Light mode support and accessibility features

Our Philosophy: Privacy First

Cleu's core design principle is that you have full control over your personal

data. All operations with your contacts (finding duplicates, merging, deleting,

backing up) occur directly on your device.

Your contact list or any data within your contacts is never uploaded to our servers, read

by us, or shared with third parties.

02 / DATA ACCESS AND COLLECTION

Data Access and Collection

Information We Collect and Access

Contact Data (Accessed with Your Permission, Not Collected)

For the app to function, access to your "Contacts" is requested via the iOS standard permission

mechanism.

This permission is used for the following features:

- Smart duplicate detection and analysis

- Merging and organizing contacts

- Secure vault management

- Bulk deletion operations

- iCloud backup (Premium)

- Real-time search and filtering

All analysis and operations occur solely on your device. No contact data is sent to our

servers.

Secure Vault and iCloud Backup (Premium Feature)

Secure Vault System:

- Deleted contacts are automatically stored in the secure vault

- One-tap restoration in case of accidental deletion

- Deletion source tracking (in-app vs. external)

- Advanced search and sorting options

- Permanent deletion option

iCloud Premium Backup:

- Automatic cloud synchronization for premium users

- End-to-end encryption with Apple CloudKit technology

- Real-time synchronization across devices

- Unlimited vault capacity

- Fully user-controlled (you can turn it on and off anytime)

We cannot access your iCloud data in any way. All data is protected by Apple's security

standards.

Analytics and Performance Data (Anonymous)

We collect the following anonymous data to improve the app experience:

- Feature usage statistics (which feature is used how often)

- App performance metrics (launch times, analysis times)

- Error reports and crash information

- Premium feature adoption rates

- Notification interaction rates

Is completely anonymous

Contains no personally identifiable information

Is not associated with contact content

Is used solely for app improvement purposes

Premium Subscription and Purchase Information

Premium Subscription Management:

- All payments are processed via Apple App Store

- Secure payment processing services are used

- Your payment information is not shared with us

- We only receive subscription status information

Premium Features:

Ad-free experience

iCloud automatic backup

Unlimited vault capacity

Advanced restore options

Priority customer support

Subscription Terms:

Monthly: $2.99/month

Yearly: $19.99/year (44% savings)

Auto-renewal • Can be canceled anytime • Managed from App Store

03 / HOW DATA IS USED

How Data Is Used

How We Use Your Information?

For App Functionality

Access to your contact data is used solely to provide the services offered by the app, such

as cleaning, merging, deleting, and restoring.

For Service Improvement

The anonymous transaction information we collect helps us understand the most used features

and make the app more useful.

04 / STORAGE AND SECURITY

Storage and Security

Data Storage and Security

On-Device Storage

All your contact data and data in the Secure Vault (if iCloud backup is not active) are stored only

on your device. When you delete the app, this data is also permanently deleted.

User Control

The local .vcf backup files you create are stored in the app's protected area, and only you can

access, share, or delete these files.

Security Measures:

AES-256 Encryption

iOS Keychain

Touch/Face ID

End-to-End Encryption

HTTPS Connections

05 / PERMISSIONS AND DEVICE FEATURES

Permissions and Device Features

Smart Notification System

Cleu uses two different notification systems:

Local Notifications (On-Device):

- New contact addition notifications

- Instant alerts when duplicates are detected

- Weekly cleanup reminders

- Vault management notifications

- No internet connection required

Smart Notifications (Cloud-Based):

- Feature updates and innovations

- Premium campaign notifications

- App updates

- Success celebrations and milestones

- Marketing notifications

Notification Control:

All notifications are optional

Can be turned on and off by category

Quiet hours can be set

Test notifications can be sent

Full integration with iOS system settings

06 / THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Third-Party Services

Technical Information and Integrations

Technologies Used:

- Modern iOS user interface frameworks

- Apple contact integration

- Apple iCloud services

- Secure payment processing services

- Ad display services

- Push notification services

Language Support and Accessibility

Supported Languages (13 Languages):

Turkish

English

German

French

Japanese

Korean

Danish

Swedish

Norwegian

Vietnamese

Indonesian

Thai

Malay

Accessibility Features:

- Full VoiceOver support

- Dynamic Type font scaling

- High contrast mode support

- Reduced motion support

- Voice control integration

- Switch Control support

07 / SUBSCRIPTIONS AND PAYMENTS

Subscriptions and Payments

Premium subscription and purchase information is described in the Data Access and Collection section. Payments are processed by Apple through the App Store. Bear Code Studio does not receive or store payment card information.

08 / YOUR CHOICES AND CONTROLS

Your Choices and Controls

Your Rights and Choices

Revoke Access Permission

You can revoke Cleu app's access to your contacts at any time via iOS Settings > Privacy &

Security > Contacts. When permission is revoked, the app will not be able to perform its

functions.

Manage Secure Vault

You can permanently delete contacts within the Secure Vault or restore them to your contact

list.

Manage iCloud Backup

As a Premium user, you can turn the iCloud backup feature on and off anytime from the app

settings.

09 / CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Children's Privacy

Children's Privacy

Our application does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 (or

the equivalent minimum age in the relevant jurisdiction).

10 / CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

Changes to This Policy

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make any changes, we will notify you by

changing the "Last Updated Date" on this page.

Last updated
June 2026
Questions
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