Camera Forge ("we," "our," or "us") operates the HD Camera for Android mobile application (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information Collection and Permission Usage

To provide you with camera, video recording and sharing functionality, HD Camera for Android requests several permissions on your device. We do not store or collect your private photos, videos, or audio on our servers. All media is processed locally on your device.

A. Camera & Microphone

Camera (android.permission.CAMERA): Required to take pictures, record videos, and preview camera scenes.

Microphone (android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO): Required to record audio while capturing videos.

B. Storage and Media

Storage Access (READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, READ_MEDIA_IMAGES, READ_MEDIA_VIDEO): Required to save photos and videos you capture to your device gallery, as well as to load and preview existing media within the app.

C. Location Data

Location (ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION, ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION): Used to add optional geotags (GPS location) to the EXIF metadata of the photos and videos you capture.

D. Device Features & System Utilities

Set Wallpaper (SET_WALLPAPER): Allows you to directly set photos captured in the app as your device wallpaper.

Vibrate (VIBRATE): Provides haptic feedback when taking pictures, focusing, or pressing UI buttons.

Wake Lock (WAKE_LOCK): Keeps the screen awake during camera preview and video recording sessions.

Network State (INTERNET, ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE, ACCESS_WIFI_STATE): Used to check network connectivity, load advertisements, and transmit anonymized analytics/crash reports.

2. Third-Party Service Providers & Data Collected

While the Service Provider does not directly collect your data, the Application integrates third-party Software Development Kits (SDKs) to support advertising and basic analytics. These third-party providers may automatically collect certain non-personally identifiable information, such as device identifiers, IP addresses, and app usage statistics.

These services operate under their respective privacy policies, which you can review below:

• AdMob

• Google Analytics for Firebase

• Firebase Crashlytics

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the collected information solely for:

• Providing and maintaining the core camera and video capture functionality.

• Saving and managing your captured media locally.

• Displaying in-app advertisements.

• Monitoring app performance, identifying crashes, and improving user experience.

Note: We never sell, trade, or transfer your personal photos, videos, or recorded audio files to any external party.

4. Data Retention and Deletion

Local Media: All media (photos and videos) you capture using our app remain stored locally on your device. You can delete them at any time via your device’s gallery or file manager.

Analytics/Crash Data: Data collected by Firebase and advertising providers is retained according to their respective retention policies (typically anonymized and purged after a standard period, e.g., 90 days to 14 months).

5. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take necessary actions.

6. Security of Data

The security of your data is important to us. Because your photos and videos remain on your device, their security is largely governed by your device's security settings. For any data transmitted to third-party services (such as crash logs or analytics), industry-standard encryption protocols (HTTPS/SSL) are used.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

By email: console.cameraforge@gmail.com