Effective Date: May 2026
1. Introduction
Aero - IPTV M3U Player ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application. By using the app, you agree to this policy.
2. Information We Collect
To provide a secure and completely private streaming environment, Aero operates under a strict data minimization principle.
2.1 Personal Information
No Account Required: We do NOT require users to create an account or log in to use the app.
No Personal Data Collection: We do not collect personal identification details such as your name, phone number, or email address. Your support emails are only used to respond to your technical inquiries.
2.2 Imported Playlists & Stream Data (Local Processing Only)
Local Parsing: To play media content, our app allows you to load M3U/M3U8 playlists, Xtream Codes credentials, or single stream URLs.
No Server Uploads: All custom playlists, stream URLs, credentials, history, and viewing preferences are parsed, processed, and stored ENTIRELY locally on your device.
We DO NOT upload, save, or transmit your media links, stream selections, or playlist files to our servers or any third parties. Your TV viewing habits remain 100% private on your local storage.
2.3 Device Permissions
To function properly as a media engine, Aero may request the following system permissions:
Storage / Files and Media: Required solely to let you browse and select locally saved .m3u or .m3u8 playlist files from your device.
Full Network Access: Required to fetch, resolve, and buffer live media streams from the network links you import into the player.
2.4 Advertising & Analytics Data
We integrate trusted third-party software development kits (SDKs) such as Google AdMob and Firebase Analytics to support our free distribution model :
These third parties may collect technical, non-sensitive data, including: unique device identifiers (e.g., Advertising IDs), device model, OS version, and geographic country-level location.
This data is handled in strict compliance with the respective privacy policies of these providers. You can opt-out of personalized tracking at any time via your Android system settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
We utilize non-personal technical data strictly to :
Deliver stable, hardware-accelerated media rendering and playback.
Serve optimized, non-intrusive advertisements to keep the app free.
Monitor system vitals, analyze crash logs, and improve performance for low-RAM devices.
4. Third-Party Services
We partner with:
Analytics Tools (e.g., Google Firebase): To log technical errors, ANRs, and system crashes.
Ad Networks (e.g., Google AdMob): To show interstitial and banner ads. These platforms handle your technical device identifiers under their own strict privacy frameworks.
5. Data Retention
Your Playlists & Streams: Since all loaded media playlists and URLs are kept locally on your device, we retain zero records of this data. If you delete the app, this data is instantly and permanently wiped from your device.
Technical Identifiers: Non-personal technical IDs are processed by our analytics partners in line with their default data schedules.
6. Children's Privacy
Aero is a general media player and does not knowingly collect any personal data from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a minor under 13, we will delete it immediately.
7. Security
We utilize industry-standard technical measures to secure your local configuration. However, please note that the security of any external stream URL you input depends entirely on your streaming provider and your own network connection.
8. Your Rights
You hold the right to:
Reset or opt-out of personalized Advertising IDs directly in your device’s privacy settings.
Revoke file storage permissions from the app at any time through system settings.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to comply with new Google Play guidelines. We recommend checking this page periodically to stay informed.
10. Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions, please contact us at: 📧 contact.ntnapp@gmail.com