Help
Privacy and data
What Shotwell stores, what it does not store, and how deletion works.
What this covers
How Shotwell handles image data, local storage, analytics, and deletion requests.
Capabilities
- Edit images fully on-device.
- Keep projects, presets, and settings local.
- Collect limited usage analytics for product quality.
- Store waitlist email only when voluntarily submitted.
Controls, ranges, and defaults
| Topic | Current behavior |
|---|---|
| Account requirement | Not required for normal editing |
| Local data | Includes project edits, presets, settings, and imported image files |
| Analytics content | Does not include your photo content |
Important notes
- Deleting the app removes local app data.
- Waitlist email records are separate from image/project storage.
Limits
- Waitlist email deletion requires a support request.
- Legal policy updates are published on Privacy policy.
Deletion paths
- Delete app to remove local app data.
- Contact support to remove waitlist email records.