BT Lab – Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2025-11-29 

BT Lab (“the app”) is developed by Ehicode This app is provided “AS IS” without warranties. By using BT Lab, you accept this Privacy Policy and agree to use the app responsibly. BT Lab is intended for hobbyist and educational use with Arduino and DIY projects.

1. Data Collection

AdMob
BT Lab uses Google AdMob to display ads. AdMob may automatically collect limited information to deliver ads, including:

• Advertising ID

• Device type

• App interactions

• Approximate location (non-GPS)

• Performance metrics

This information is processed by Google according to their policies. Learn more: AdMob Privacy Policy.

Feedback Feature
The app includes an optional feedback section.

• Only the text you manually type is collected.

• Feedback is stored securely on the BT Lab server and used solely to improve the app.

• Feedback is not shared with third parties.

• Users should avoid sending sensitive or personal information in feedback messages.

Video & Audio Streaming (Joystick Feature)

• Real-time streaming occurs only when using the joystick feature between devices on the same Wi-Fi network.

• Camera and microphone are used only during active streaming and stop immediately when the stream is stopped or the app is closed/swiped.

• Streaming data is not encrypted and is not stored on servers.

Bluetooth Connectivity (Classic Bluetooth – HC-05 / HC-06)

• The app can connect to external Bluetooth devices for controlling Arduino or DIY projects.

• Only the device name, address, and pairing status are accessed.

• No personal or sensitive information from your device is collected or shared. Connections remain local.

Data NOT Collected
BT Lab does not collect:

• IP addresses, names, emails, phone numbers, contacts, personal files, GPS location

• Camera or microphone data outside of active streaming

2. How Information is Used

• Displaying ads via AdMob

• Processing feedback to improve the app

No personal data is sold or shared with third parties.

3. Children’s Privacy

BT Lab is not designed for children under 13 and does not knowingly collect data from children.

4. Security

• Reasonable technical measures are used to protect feedback data.

• Video and audio streaming is not encrypted, and users are responsible for using it safely.

• No personal or sensitive information from your device is collected or shared. Connections remain local.

5. Disclaimer

• BT Lab is provided “AS IS” without warranties of any kind.

• Ehicode is not responsible for misuse of the app, including illegal activities, misuse of streaming features, or actions that may harm others.

• Users are responsible for complying with local laws and using the app responsibly.

• By using BT Lab, users acknowledge that video and audio streaming via the joystick is not encrypted and accept the associated risks.

6. Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Continued use of the app after updates indicates acceptance of the new policy. Updates will be posted at:
https://sites.google.com/view/btlab/home

7. Contact

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, contact: helloehicode@gmail.com