Last Updated: 03/04/2026
This privacy policy explains how the Blackbox application (hereinafter "the App") uses and protects your data. The App is designed with a "Privacy by Design" approach, meaning we prioritize your limit of data exposure.
To function correctly, the App requires the following permissions:
Permissions: android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO, android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE
Usage: Used solely to record audio files upon user request or in "Dashcam" mode (loop recording).
Storage: All recordings are stored locally on your device. No sound is ever transmitted to remote servers.
Permission: Local Storage (Android 10+)
Usage: Necessary to save .m4a audio files to your phone's memory so you can listen to, share, or delete them. We use FileProvider to securely handle file sharing if you choose to export them.
Permissions: android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE, android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Usage: Allows the App to continue recording audio even when you lock the screen or use another application. A persistent notification is always displayed when this service is active to ensure you are aware that recording is in progress.
Permissions: android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS, android.permission.WAKE_LOCK, android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Usage: These permissions ensure the App is not killed by the system during long recordings and can maintain stability. RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED is used to maintain app services integrity after a device restart.
Permission: com.android.vending.BILLING
The App offers premium features via In-App Purchases. All transactions are processed securely by Google Play Billing. We do not collect or store your credit card details or financial information.
No Tracking: We have explicitly disabled the Google Advertising ID (AD_ID) to ensure no behavioral tracking.
No Third Parties: No data is collected, sold, or shared with third parties.
Offline-First: The App operates entirely offline. Your recordings never leave your phone unless you explicitly decide to share them via the Android "Share" function (e.g., to WhatsApp, Email, Drive, etc.).
If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy, you can contact us via the Play Store page.