Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 2026

App Name: Soulo

                Core Commitment: Soulo is a multi-platform search browser. Soulo does not operate a backend that receives your searches. Local app data stays on your device unless you enable iCloud sync.
            

1. What Soulo Does

Soulo is a multi-platform search browser that helps you search across platforms such as Google, Baidu, YouTube, Bilibili, and third-party AI services. When you search, Soulo opens the selected platform in its embedded browser. Your query is sent directly to that platform under the platform's own privacy policy; it is not relayed through a Soulo server.

2. Data We Do NOT Collect

No Server Communication: Soulo does not operate any backend servers. There is no account system, no analytics, and no telemetry.
No Personal Identifiers: We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any personal information.
No Tracking: We do not use any third-party analytics, advertising SDKs, or tracking frameworks.

3. Local Data Storage

The following data is stored locally on your device by default. Data you explicitly enable for iCloud sync is described in the next section:

Search History: Your recent search keywords are saved using SwiftData for quick access. You can clear this at any time in Settings → Privacy.
Bookmarks: Pages you bookmark are stored locally. You can delete them individually or clear all.
Platform Configuration: Your platform visibility, order, and custom groups are saved in UserDefaults.
Preferences: Language, appearance, wallpaper settings, and home screen customization are stored locally via UserDefaults.

4. iCloud Sync

If you enable iCloud sync in Settings, your platform configuration and recent search keywords are synced via Apple's iCloud Key-Value Store. This data is encrypted by Apple and only accessible with your Apple ID. Soulo does not have access to your iCloud credentials.

5. Permissions

Microphone: Used only while voice input is active. Soulo passes audio to Apple's Speech framework for transcription. Depending on the device, language, and operating system, Apple may process recognition on-device or through its speech service. Soulo does not record or store the audio, and it is never sent to a Soulo server.
Camera: Used only for image-based text search (OCR). Photos are processed locally using Apple's Vision framework.
Photo Library: Used to set custom wallpapers and save wallpaper images. Photos are never uploaded.

6. Third-Party Content

Search results are displayed from third-party platforms via WebView. Each platform has its own privacy policy and data practices. Soulo does not control the content provided by these platforms. If you enable ad filtering, Soulo may block known advertising requests and hide matching ad elements inside its WebView.

7. Ad Filtering

Soulo includes an optional ad blocker that can be enabled in Settings. When enabled, it blocks network requests to known advertising domains and hides ad elements using CSS/JavaScript injection. This feature operates entirely within the app's WebView and does not affect other apps or browsers.

8. Intelligent Features and Third-Party AI Platforms

Soulo uses Apple frameworks for local intelligent features:

Spell Correction: UITextChecker (on-device)
Language Detection: NLLanguageRecognizer (on-device)
Text Extraction: Vision framework OCR (on-device)
Clipboard Analysis: NLTagger for content type detection (on-device)

These Soulo features do not send their input to a Soulo server. If you deliberately select a third-party AI platform, Soulo sends your query directly to that platform so it can provide an answer. The platform may process and retain the query according to its own privacy policy. Soulo does not merge third-party AI answers or submit your query to multiple AI platforms without your action.

9. Children's Privacy

Soulo does not collect any personal data and is safe for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

10. Data Deletion

Deleting the app removes its locally stored data from the device. Since Soulo stores nothing on its own servers, there is no server-side Soulo account to delete. You can also selectively clear search history, bookmarks, and WebView cache from Settings.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date above.

12. Contact Us

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