privateDirectory

Returns the path to the app's private document directory. This is the recommended location for storing captured photos and sensitive files.

Usage

import { privateDirectory } from '@succinctlabs/react-native-zcam1';
 
const privatePath = privateDirectory();
console.log('Private directory:', privatePath);

Returns

string - The absolute path to the app's private document directory

Example

import { privateDirectory } from '@succinctlabs/react-native-zcam1';
import { ZImagePicker } from '@succinctlabs/react-native-zcam1';
 
function GalleryScreen() {
  const privatePath = privateDirectory();
  
  return (
    <ZImagePicker
      source={{ path: privatePath }}
      onSelect={(uri) => console.log('Selected:', uri)}
    />
  );
}

Notes

• The private directory is app-specific and not accessible by other apps
• Files in this directory persist across app launches
• Files are automatically deleted when the app is uninstalled
• This directory is not backed up to iCloud by default
• The path is stable across app launches but may change on app reinstall