# Privacy Policy for Aethyss Launcher
**Last Updated:** January 1, 2026
**Aethyss Apps** ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our Android application **Aethyss Launcher** ("the App") handles your information.
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## Summary
**Aethyss Launcher is designed with privacy in mind:**
- ✅ We do NOT collect personal information
- ✅ We do NOT track your location
- ✅ We do NOT display advertisements
- ✅ We do NOT sell or share your data
- ✅ All your settings and data stay on YOUR device
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## Information We Collect
### Crash Reports (Firebase Crashlytics)
To improve app stability and fix bugs, we use **Firebase Crashlytics**, a service provided by Google. When the app crashes, the following **anonymous** technical information may be collected:
- Device type and model
- Android version
- App version
- Crash logs and stack traces
- General device state at time of crash
**This data is anonymous and cannot be used to identify you personally.** It is used solely to diagnose and fix technical issues.
### Information We Do NOT Collect
- ❌ Names, email addresses, or personal identifiers
- ❌ Location data
- ❌ Contacts or call logs
- ❌ Photos, files, or media content
- ❌ Browsing history
- ❌ Usage analytics or behavioral tracking
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## App Permissions Explained
Aethyss Launcher requests certain permissions to function as your home screen. Here's why each permission is needed:
| Permission | Purpose |
|------------|---------|
| **Set Wallpaper** | Allows you to change your home screen and lock screen wallpapers |
| **Query All Packages** | Required to display all installed apps in your app drawer |
| **Receive Boot Completed** | Allows the launcher to start when your device boots |
| **Internet Access** | Used only for crash reporting via Firebase Crashlytics |
| **Bind App Widget** | Allows you to add widgets to your home screen |
| **Notification Access** (optional) | Shows notification badges on app icons |
| **Media Control** (optional) | Enables the music widget to display and control playback |
All permissions are used solely for the stated purposes and do not involve collecting or transmitting personal data.
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## Data Storage
All your launcher settings, including:
- App folders and organization
- Hidden apps
- Quick apps
- Theme preferences
- Gesture configurations
...are stored **locally on your device** and are never transmitted to our servers.
### Backup & Restore
The App includes a backup/restore feature that saves your settings to your device's Downloads folder. These backup files remain on your device and are not uploaded anywhere.
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## Third-Party Services
### Firebase Crashlytics (Google)
We use Firebase Crashlytics to collect crash reports. This service is operated by Google and is subject to:
- [Google's Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)
- [Firebase Terms of Service](https://firebase.google.com/terms)
Crashlytics data is retained for 90 days and then automatically deleted.
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## Children's Privacy
Aethyss Launcher does not knowingly collect any personal information from children under 13 years of age. The App does not require account creation or personal data submission.
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## Your Rights
Since we do not collect personal data, there is no personal information for us to access, modify, or delete. Your launcher settings can be deleted at any time by:
- Clearing the app's data in Android Settings
- Uninstalling the app
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## Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
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## Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
**Email:** Texus915@gmail.com
**Developer:** Aethyss Apps
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## Consent
By using Aethyss Launcher, you consent to this Privacy Policy.