EU Compliance & Product Safety
Effective date: April 19, 2026
This page provides the required product safety and compliance information in accordance with European Union regulations, in particular the General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988 (GPSR).
1. Product Identification
- Product name: PhotoView
- Product type: Mobile application (iOS / iPadOS)
- Distribution channel: Apple App Store
- Product category: Photo & Video – Photo Library Viewer with Metadata Overlay
The current version of the app can be found on the product page in the Apple App Store. Each release is uniquely identified by its version number.
2. Manufacturer / Economic Operator
The following entity is the manufacturer and responsible economic operator within the meaning of the GPSR and Regulation (EU) 2019/1020:
- Name: Detlev Voss
- Address: Katharina-Boll-Dornberger-Str. 8, 12489 Berlin, Germany
- Email: support@advoss.de
As the manufacturer is established within the European Union, no separate authorised representative is required.
3. General Product Safety (GPSR)
In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2023/988 of the European Parliament and of the Council (General Product Safety Regulation), the following information is provided:
3.1 Product Safety
PhotoView is a software-only product that does not control physical machinery, medical devices, or safety-critical systems. The app is a read-only viewer for the photos and videos that already exist in your iCloud Photo Library and is designed to be safe for consumers of all ages.
3.2 Intended Use
The app is intended for personal, non-commercial use as a viewer for the photos and videos in your iCloud Photo Library, including the display of the associated technical metadata (EXIF, IPTC, TIFF and GPS). It is not intended as a substitute for Apple's Photos app for importing, editing or organising media, and it is not intended for use in safety-critical, medical, forensic, or evidential contexts.
3.3 Warnings & Limitations
- The metadata displayed by the app is read from the files and Apple's PhotoKit framework as-is. Values such as GPS coordinates, timestamps, camera identifiers or keywords reflect what the original capture device, editing software or iCloud stored and may be incomplete or inaccurate. The app does not verify or correct this information.
- Shared iCloud albums strip a number of metadata fields (including GPS, keywords, titles and depth data) for privacy and compatibility reasons. Missing values for assets viewed from a shared album are a limitation of iCloud, not a defect of the app.
- The map feature uses Apple Maps to display the GPS location encoded in the photo; it is provided for informational purposes only and must not be used for navigation or other safety-critical decisions.
- AirPlay mirrors the currently visible photo or video to an external display. The app does not alter or store the transmitted content; availability and quality of the AirPlay connection depend on your network and the receiving device.
- As with any screen-based activity, users are encouraged to take regular breaks and follow healthy screen-time habits.
3.4 Incident Reporting
If you experience any safety concerns or incidents related to the use of this product, please contact the manufacturer immediately at support@advoss.de. You may also report product safety concerns to your national market surveillance authority.
4. Applicable EU Regulations
As a digital product distributed within the European Economic Area, PhotoView complies with the following regulations where applicable:
- Regulation (EU) 2023/988 – General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR)
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 – General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – see our Privacy Policy
- Directive 2011/83/EU – Consumer Rights Directive, as amended by Directive (EU) 2019/2161 (Omnibus Directive)
- Directive (EU) 2019/770 – Digital Content and Digital Services Directive
5. Consumer Rights for Digital Content
In accordance with Directive (EU) 2019/770 and the Consumer Rights Directive:
- Conformity: The app is provided in conformity with the description on the App Store product page. Updates are provided to maintain conformity and security.
- Functionality: The app lets you browse the full iCloud Photo Library, smart albums, your own albums and shared albums; view photos, Live Photos and videos full screen with pinch-to-zoom; show or hide a metadata overlay covering EXIF, IPTC, TIFF and GPS values; open a photo's GPS location on a map; select multiple items to delete or add / remove them from your own albums; mirror the current asset to a TV via AirPlay; and choose a light, dark or system appearance, as described on the product page.
- Compatibility: The app requires iOS / iPadOS 26.0 or later and access to a device with an iCloud Photo Library. Detailed system requirements are listed on the App Store product page.
- Updates: The manufacturer provides updates to ensure continued functionality and security. Updates are delivered through the Apple App Store.
6. Market Surveillance
The competent market surveillance authority for this product is:
- Bundesnetzagentur (Federal Network Agency)
- Tulpenfeld 4, 53113 Bonn, Germany
- Website: www.bundesnetzagentur.de
Consumers may also contact their respective national market surveillance authority within the EU/EEA.
7. EU Online Dispute Resolution
The European Commission provides an online dispute resolution platform (ODR) for consumers: https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr
Our email for dispute resolution purposes: support@advoss.de
8. Contact
For any questions regarding product compliance or safety, please contact:
support@advoss.de