Privacy Policy - Wifi Remote: Android Tv Remote
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Wifi Remote: Android Tv Remote ("we", "us", or "our") handles your personal information and data when you use our mobile application (the "App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency regarding any data collected.
1. Information We Collect and Process
Our App is designed to function as a smart wireless remote control for Android TVs and streaming devices over your local network. We collect only the minimal data required to provide seamless remote control functionality:
- Local Network Information: The App scans your local Wi-Fi network using standard protocol discovery (mDNS / SSDP) solely to locate compatible Smart TVs and devices connected to the same network. We do not store or transmit your Wi-Fi password or network credentials.
- Saved Device Preferences: Device IP addresses, device names, and pairing history are stored locally on your device's internal storage via standard SharedPreferences to allow automatic reconnection.
- Device & Usage Diagnostics: Non-personally identifiable information such as device model, OS version, and app performance logs may be processed to resolve technical issues and crash reports.
2. App Permissions Required
To deliver full remote control features, the App requests the following permissions:
ACCESS_WIFI_STATE/ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Used to verify that your mobile device is connected to Wi-Fi before initiating TV discovery.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE: Required to send mDNS and SSDP multicast discovery signals to find Smart TVs on your network.INTERNET: Enables communication with your Smart TV over your local network and loads necessary security/ad services.VIBRATE: Provides haptic tactile feedback when remote control buttons are pressed.
3. Third-Party Services and Advertising
We may integrate third-party SDKs to support app performance and advertising. These third-party services may collect anonymous device identifiers according to their respective privacy policies:
- Google Mobile Ads (AdMob): Used to serve contextual and personalized advertisements. Google Privacy Policy
- Google User Messaging Platform (UMP): Manages GDPR/CCPA privacy consent choices for users in targeted regions.
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to safeguard your information. All TV discovery and command transmissions occur directly on your local Wi-Fi network between your mobile device and your Smart TV without routing through external servers.
5. Children's Privacy
Our App does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can promptly remove such data.
6. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy periodically. Any modifications will become effective upon posting the revised policy. We encourage you to review this page regularly for updates.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or feedback regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email:ganeshattech@gmail.com