Privacy Policy for Connected App

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Connected ("we", "our", or "the app") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Device Information: The app connects to your other devices for file transfer and synchronization.
• Contacts: When using the Phone Link feature, we access your contacts to display caller information and enable SMS functionality.
• SMS Messages: We read, send, and receive SMS messages to enable messaging features between your linked devices.
• Call Logs: We access call history to synchronize call logs between your linked devices.

Information Automatically Collected

• Device Identifiers: Local network device identifiers for mDNS discovery and device pairing.
• Usage Data: Media playback information when using media sync features.
• Clipboard Data: Clipboard content when you use clipboard sync features.

Permissions We Request

• Network Access: For device discovery and communication on your local network
• Bluetooth: For proximity discovery and device pairing
• Location: Required by Android for Bluetooth scanning (we do not track or store your location)
• Storage: For reading and writing files during transfers
• Notifications: For media playback monitoring and sync notifications
• Phone: For call management and SMS features
• Contacts: For displaying contact information during calls and messaging

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information only to provide app features and improve reliability:

• Enabling file transfer and synchronization between your devices
• Providing Phone Link functionality (calls, SMS, contact display)
• Clipboard synchronization between devices
• Media playback synchronization
• Device discovery and connection management
• Improving app performance and user experience

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

Information is shared only in these cases:

• Between Your Own Devices: Synchronization occurs only between devices you explicitly linked.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or valid public authority request.
• Protection of Rights: To protect rights, property, or user safety.

Data Storage and Security

• Local Processing: Most data processing occurs locally on your devices.
• Encryption: Communications use QUIC transport encryption with rustls.
• No Cloud Storage: Personal data is not stored on remote servers by us.
• Device Security: Industry-standard security measures are implemented.

Your Rights and Choices

• Access: View data stored by the app on your device.
• Delete: Remove app data by clearing app storage in Android settings.
• Revoke Permissions: Disable permissions anytime via device settings.
• Unlink Devices: Remove linked devices in app connection settings.

Children's Privacy

Our app does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Parents and guardians are encouraged to monitor online activity.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be announced in the app and by updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy, contact us:

• Email: mclocinthegreat@gmail.com
• GitHub: https://github.com/paterkleomenis/connected

App Permissions Explained

This privacy policy is specific to the Android version of Connected.