Effective Date: March 20, 2025
This privacy policy for Trusted Files: File Manager - PDF Reader Tool ('we', 'us', or 'our'), (hereby referred to as “Service Provider ") outlines how and for what reasons we may collect, store, utilize, and/or share (process or distribute) your data when you use our services, including but not limited to:
Downloading or Installing and utilizing our application “My File” (hereby referred to as "Application"), or any other application of ours that refers to this privacy policy.
By reviewing this privacy policy, you can better comprehend your privacy rights and options. If you disagree with our privacy policy and terms and condition, please do not use our applications (services). Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at cannybrazen@gmail.com
The Application collects information when you download and use it. This information may include information such as
· Your device's Internet Protocol address (e.g. IP address)
· The pages of the Application that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages
· The time spent on the Application
· The operating system you use on your mobile/TV device
Mobile / TV Device Details:
We automatically collect information about your device (like its ID, model, manufacturer), operating system, version, configuration, device and app identifiers, browser details, hardware model, internet service provider, device carrier, and IP address (or proxy server). For app users, we may also gather details about your device network, device platform, device type, unique device ID, and accessed app features.
The Application does not gather precise information about the location of your mobile / TV device.
The Service Provider may use the information you provided to contact you from time to time to provide you with important information, required notices and marketing promotions.
Sensitive Information:
We do not collect sensitive information in any way.
Device Permissions:
We may request access to specific features of your mobile / TV device, such as storage, and other functionalities. You can adjust these permissions in your device settings.
Usage Data:
Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service.
Usage Data may include information such as Your Device's Internet Protocol address (e.g. IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.
When You access the Service by or through a mobile / TV device, We may collect certain information automatically, including, but not limited to, the type of device You use, Your mobile / TV device unique ID, the IP address of Your device, Your mobile / TV operating system, the type of mobile / TV Internet browser You use, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.
We may also collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Service or when you access the Service by or through a mobile / TV device.
When you use our app on TV devices, we may collect:
- **TV-specific identifiers**
(e.g., Android TV OS version, device model).
- **Remote control interactions**
(e.g., button presses, navigation patterns).
- **Display information**
(e.g., screen resolution, HDMI-connected devices).
- **Usage context**
(e.g., whether the app is used in a shared/family environment).
Our app uses Google Firebase services to improve performance, analyze usage, and enhance user experience. The following third-party services are integrated:
1. Google Analytics for Firebase
· Purpose: Collects anonymized usage data to understand how users interact with the app.
· Data Collected:
o Device information (model, OS version).
o App usage (session duration, features accessed).
o Approximate location (country/city, derived from IP, not GPS).
· Why? Helps us optimize app functionality and fix issues.
2. Firebase Crashlytics
· Purpose: Monitors app crashes and errors in real time.
· Data Collected:
o Crash logs (stack traces, device state at crash time).
o Device type, OS version, and app version.
· Why? Allows us to quickly diagnose and fix stability issues.
3. Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM)
· Purpose: Sends push notifications (if applicable).
· Data Collected:
o Device token (to deliver notifications).
o User interaction with notifications (e.g., taps).
· Why? To notify users about app updates, promotions, or important alerts (if enabled).
For Firebase data collection, Google’s policies apply (Firebase Privacy).
We handle your data to deliver, enhance, and oversee our Services, communicate with you, for security and fraud deterrence, and to adhere to legal obligations.
We may also handle your data for other purposes with your consent.
We manage your personal data for various purposes, contingent upon your interactions with our Services, including:
A. To provide and facilitate the provision of services to users. We may handle your data to furnish you with the requested service.
B. To provide you with news, special offers and general information about other goods, services and events which we offer that are similar to those that you have already purchased or enquired about unless you have opted not to receive such information.
C. To deliver personalized advertisements to you. We may handle your data to create and exhibit tailored content and advertisements based on your preferences, location, and other factors.
D. To manage your requests: To attend and manage your requests to us.
E. To safeguard our Services. We may handle your data as part of our endeavors to maintain the safety and integrity of our Services, including monitoring and preventing fraud.
F. To safeguard an individual's vital interests. We may handle your data when necessary to safeguard or protect an individual's essential interests, such as preventing harm.
G. For other purposes: We may use Your information for other purposes, such as data analysis, identifying usage trends, determining the effectiveness of our promotional campaigns and to evaluate and improve our Service, products, services, marketing and your experience.
For a better experience, while using the Application, the Service Provider may require you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to logs data. The information that the Service Provider request will be retained by them and used as described in this privacy policy.
- We process TV usage data to optimize the app for larger screens and remote controls.
- Family profiles (if applicable) may share aggregated data for personalized experiences.
We only handle your personal data when we deem it essential, and we have a valid legal rationale or basis to do so under applicable regulations. This includes obtaining your consent, adhering to legal requirements, providing services, fulfilling contractual obligations, safeguarding your rights, or pursuing legitimate business interests.
If you are within the EU or UK, this section pertains to you. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR mandate that we clarify the valid legal grounds we rely on for processing your personal data. Accordingly, we may rely on the following legal bases to handle your personal data:
A. Consent: We may handle your data if you have granted us permission (i.e., consent) to utilize your personal data for specific purposes. You retain the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
B. Contractual Performance: We may handle your personal data when we believe it is necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations to you, such as providing our services or fulfilling requests prior to entering into a contract with you.
C. Legitimate Interests: We may handle your data when we believe it is reasonably necessary to achieve our legitimate business interests, provided that these interests do not override your rights and freedoms. For instance, we may handle your personal data for purposes such as:
1. Creating and presenting personalized and relevant advertising content for our users.
2. Identifying issues and/or preventing fraudulent activities.
D. Legal Requirements: We may handle your data when we believe it is necessary to comply with our legal obligations, such as cooperating with law enforcement agencies or regulatory bodies, exercising or defending legal claims, or disclosing your data as evidence in legal proceedings in which we are involved.
E. Vital Interests: We may handle your data when we believe it is necessary to safeguard your vital interests or those of a third party, such as situations involving potential threats to individual safety.
Our Service may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.
We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.
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We may disclose data in specific circumstances outlined in this section and/or with the following external parties:
Providers, Advisors, and Other Third-Party Service Providers: We may disclose your data to third-party vendors, service providers, contractors, or agents (third parties) who render services on our behalf and necessitate access to such data to perform their duties. Our agreements with these third parties are structured to safeguard your personal data. This means they can only utilize your data as instructed by us and are prohibited from sharing it with any entity other than us. They also commit to safeguarding the data they manage on our behalf and retaining it for the designated duration. The third parties with whom we may share personal data include:
Direct Marketing, and Lead Generation:
AdMob and Facebook Audience Network
Additionally, we may be required to share your personal data in the following circumstances:
Business Transfers: We may disclose or transfer your data in connection with, or during discussions regarding, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of our business by another entity.
Business Partners: We may share your data with our business partners to offer specific products, services, or promotions.
"We do not knowingly collect data from users under 13 (COPPA) or 16 (GDPR)."
The Service Provider does not use the Application to knowingly solicit data from or market to children under the age of 13 in (COPPA) and under the age of 16 in (GDPR).
The Application does not address anyone under the age of 13 in (COPPA) or 16 in (GDPR).. The Service Provider does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13 years of age. In the case the Service Provider discover that a child under 13 has provided personal information, the Service Provider will immediately delete this from their servers. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact the Service Provider cannybrazen@gmail.com so that they will be able to take the necessary actions.
We are not accountable for the security of data shared with third parties linked to or advertised on our platforms but unaffiliated with us.
Only aggregated, anonymized data is periodically transmitted to external services to aid the Service Provider in improving the Application and their service. The Service Provider may share your information with third parties in the ways that are described in this privacy statement.
Our platforms may include links to third-party websites, online services, or mobile / TV applications, and/or display advertisements from non-affiliated third parties. Consequently, we do not guarantee the credibility of such third parties, nor are we liable for any harm or loss resulting from their usage. The presence of links to third-party websites, services, or applications does not signify our endorsement. We cannot ensure the safety and confidentiality of data shared with any third parties. Data collected by third parties is not governed by this privacy notice. We bear no responsibility for the content or privacy and security practices of third parties, including websites, services, or applications linked to or from our platforms. You should review the policies of such third parties and contact them directly with any inquiries.
Our app uses Google Firebase services to improve performance, analyze usage, and enhance user experience. For more explanation, please read heading number 2.
TV Analytics Providers:
- Google TV Services: Collects aggregated usage data for Android TV devices.
- Firebase for TV: Tracks crashes and performance on TV hardware.
Please note that the Application utilizes third-party services that have their own Privacy Policy about handling data. Below are the links to the Privacy Policy of the third-party service providers used by the Application:
· AdMob
Our application offers in-app purchases and subscriptions to unlock premium features and enhance your user experience. These include:
1-Month Subscription: Priced at $1.99, this subscription provides an ad-free experience for the duration of the subscription.
1-Year Subscription: Priced at $9.99, this subscription offers an ad-free experience for the duration of the subscription.
From app, at Premium screen, by tapping “Subscribe Now” button, your payment will be charge to your Google Play account and your subscription will automatically renew for the same package lenth at the same price until you cancel it from the Google Play store settings.
Your subscription unlocks ad-free viewing on both mobile and TV devices.
All in-app purchases and subscription payments are processed securely by Google Play's billing system. We use the com.android.billingclient:billing-ktx:$billing_version library (currently version 7.+) to facilitate these transactions.
When you make a purchase or subscribe, your payment information (e.g., credit card details) is collected and processed directly by Google Play. We do not collect or store your sensitive financial information.
Data We Receive from Google Play: While we do not handle your payment details, Google Play provides us with certain transaction information necessary to manage your subscription and deliver the unlocked features. This information includes:
Order ID/Purchase Token: A unique identifier for your transaction.
Product SKU: Identifies the specific subscription or in-app purchase you made (e.g., "1_monthpremium," "1_yearpremium").
Purchase State: Indicates if the purchase was successful, pending, or cancelled.
Purchase Time: The timestamp of your transaction.
Subscription Renewal Status: Information about whether your subscription is active, auto-renewing, or has expired.
How We Use This Data: We use the transaction data received from Google Play for the following purposes:
Processing and fulfilling your purchases and subscriptions: To activate the ad-free experience feature you have purchased.
Managing your subscription: Including renewals, cancellations, and status tracking.
Providing customer support: To assist you with any issues related to your purchases or subscriptions.
Ensuring the security and integrity of our app: Detecting and preventing fraudulent transactions.
Internal analytics: To understand subscription trends and improve our service offerings (this data is typically aggregated and anonymized where possible).
All subscription plans (1-month and 1-year) are processed through Google Play Billing.
Refunds are subject to Google Play’s refund policy, which generally allows refunds within 48 hours of purchase unless otherwise stated by law.
We do not process refunds directly. For refund requests, please contact Google Play Support.
Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the renewal date.
You can manage/cancel subscriptions via your Google Play Account Settings.
European Union (GDPR): Under EU law, you may have a 14-day right to withdraw from digital subscriptions, but this may not apply if the service starts immediately.
California (CCPA): Consumers may request deletion of personal data, but transaction records are retained for legal compliance.
If local laws grant additional refund rights beyond Google’s policy, users may contact us at cannybrazen@gmail.com for assistance.
We adhere strictly to Google Play’s refund rules and do not guarantee refunds outside their policy, except where required by law.
For subscriptions initiated on TV devices, refunds must be processed via Google Play TV policies.
Depending on your country or region of residence, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information. We are committed to facilitating these rights.
For Residents of the European Union (under GDPR):
If you are located in the European Union, you have the following rights concerning your personal data:
Right to be informed: You have the right to be informed about the collection and use of your personal data. This Privacy Policy serves that purpose.
Right of Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data that we hold.
Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
Right to Erasure ('Right to be Forgotten'): You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on your consent to process your personal data, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (data protection authority) in your Member State if you believe your rights under GDPR have been violated.
European Union (GDPR): Under EU law, you may have a 14-day right to withdraw from digital subscriptions, but this may not apply if the service starts immediately.
For Residents of California (under CCPA/CPRA):
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). These rights include:
Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources from which the personal information is collected, the business or commercial purpose for collecting, selling, or sharing personal information, and the categories of third parties to whom we disclose personal information.
Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete personal information collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: We do not sell or share (as defined by CCPA/CPRA) the personal information collected in connection with your subscriptions.
Right to Limit Use and Disclosure of Sensitive Personal Information: We do not collect or use sensitive personal information (such as financial account details) directly; these are handled by Google Play. The transaction data we receive from Google Play (Order ID, SKU, etc.) is not considered sensitive personal information under CCPA/CPRA.
Right to Correct Inaccurate Personal Information: You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.
California (CCPA): Consumers may request deletion of personal data, but transaction records are retained for legal compliance.
How to Exercise Your Rights: To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
Email: cannybrazen@gmail.com
Brazil (LGPD - Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados)
For Users in Brazil:
Under Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD), you have the right to:
Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
Request information on data sharing with third parties.
Revoke consent for data processing.
To exercise these rights, contact us at cannybrazen@gmail.com
Canada (PIPEDA & Provincial Laws)
For Users in Canada:
Compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and provincial laws (e.g., Quebec’s Law 25):
Data is processed transparently, and you may request access/deletion.
We do not sell user data (as defined under CPRA).
Children’s Privacy: Explicit parental consent is required for users under 14 (Alberta) or 16 (Quebec).
South Africa (POPIA - Protection of Personal Information Act)
For Users in South Africa:
We comply with POPIA requirements:
Data is collected lawfully and used only for stated purposes.
You may object to processing or request data portability.
Australia (Privacy Act 1988 + APP)
For Users in Australia:
Compliance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APP):
Data is not disclosed to overseas parties without safeguards.
You may request anonymization of personal data.
Nevada (USA - SB220)
For Users in Nevada, USA:
Though we do not sell user data, Nevada residents may opt out of potential data sales by emailing cannybrazen@gmail.com.
If multiple users access the app on a shared TV, contact us to manage individual data rights.
For users residing in the European Union, our legal basis for processing data related to your purchases and subscriptions is primarily:
Performance of a Contract: The processing of your transaction data is necessary to fulfill our contractual obligation to provide you with the purchased premium features and managed subscription.
Legitimate Interests: We may process aggregated or anonymized data for our legitimate interests in improving our services, detecting fraud, and ensuring the security of our application.
TV Usage: Processing TV data is based on legitimate interest (app optimization) and contractual necessity (subscriptions).
o All collected data is aggregated and anonymized; no personally identifiable information (PII) is stored.
o IP addresses are truncated by Firebase to avoid exact location tracking.
o Data is processed by Google under their Privacy Policy.
o Firebase services may use cookies or similar technologies.
o Crashlytics retains crash data for 90 days.
o Analytics data is retained for up to 14 months
o TV-specific identifiers are retained for 90 days (aligned with mobile).
o Display/resolution data is anonymized after 30 days.
The Service Provider will retain User provided data for as long as you use the Application and for a reasonable time thereafter. If you'd like them to delete User Provided Data that you have provided via the Application, please contact us at cannybrazen@gmail.com and we will respond in a reasonable time.
Except for the requirements of laws and regulations, mandatory administrative law enforcement, judicial or regulatory requirements, we will not transfer your personal information to any company, organization or individual.
We only disclose your personal information in the following situations:
1）According to your needs, disclose your designated personal information in a disclosure method that you explicitly agree to;
2）According to the requirements of laws, regulations, mandatory administrative law enforcement, judicial or regulatory agencies, where it is necessary to provide your personal information, we may publicly disclose your personal information based on the type of personal information requested and the method of disclosure.
Under applicable laws of your jurisdiction, you may have one or more of the rights to your personal information. These rights may include (if relevant):
1) Provide you with information we collect about you;
2) Device permissions. You may revoke any permissions you have granted to us before, such as permission to access your camera or camera roll;
3) Delete;
4) Opt out. You have the right to ‘opt out’ of receiving personalized ads (if we provide ads).
We strive to safeguard your personal data through a combination of organizational and technical security measures.
The security of Your Personal Data is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect Your Personal Data, We cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Consequently, we cannot assure or guarantee that unauthorized third parties such as hackers or cybercriminals will be unable to breach our security measures and unlawfully access, acquire, steal, or alter your data.
While we endeavor to protect your personal data to the best of our ability, the transmission of personal data to and from our services carries inherent risks. Therefore, accessing our services should be done within a secure environment.
We retain your data for the duration necessary to fulfill the objectives outlined in this privacy notice, unless mandated otherwise by law.
The Company will also retain Usage Data for internal analysis purposes. Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period of time, except when this data is used to strengthen the security or to improve the functionality of Our Service, or we are legally obligated to retain this data for longer time periods.
We retain your personal data only for as long as required to fulfill the purposes stated in this privacy notice, unless extended retention is mandated or permitted by law (such as for tax or legal obligations).
No purpose in this notice necessitates retaining your personal data beyond 90 days. When there is no ongoing legitimate business need to process your personal data, we will either delete or anonymize it. If deletion is not immediately feasible (e.g., due to data stored in backup archives), we will securely store your personal data, isolating it from further processing until deletion is possible.
You can stop all collection of information by the Application easily by uninstalling it. You may use the standard uninstall processes as may be available as part of your mobile / TV device or via the mobile / TV application marketplace or network.
Many web browsers and some mobile / TV operating systems and applications offer a Do-Not-Track ('DNT') feature or setting, which allows you to express your preference regarding the collection and monitoring of your online browsing activities. However, as of now, there is no universally accepted technology standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals.
Therefore, we presently do not respond to DNT browser signals or any other mechanism that automatically communicates your choice not to be tracked online. Should a standard for online tracking be established that we are required to adhere to in the future, we will inform you of this practice through a revised version of this privacy notice.
Depending on the laws applicable in your country, and if we have your personal information, you may have the right to request access to, update, or delete the personal information we have collected from you.
You may update, amend, or delete your information at any time by signing in to Your Account, if you have one. You may also contact us to request access to, correct, or delete any personal information that you have provided to us at: cannybrazen@gmail.com.
You can stop all collection of information by the Application easily by uninstalling it. You may use the standard uninstall processes as may be available as part of your mobile / TV device or via the mobile / TV application marketplace or network.
Please note, however, that we may need to retain certain information when we have a legal obligation or lawful basis to do so.
RECEIVE_REMOTE_INPUT: For handling remote control inputs.
MANAGE EXTERNAL STORAGE
· Purpose: Allows the app to manage all files on the external storage, including read, write, and delete operations.
· Usage in App: This Permission is required on Android 11 and above. Used for providing full file management capabilities, such as browsing, editing, or deleting files in all storage spaces including Internal Storages, SD Cards, OTG, FTP etc.
FOREGROUND SERVICE
· Purpose: Allows the app to run foreground services.
· Usage in App: Used for background operations like file transfer, wifi sharing, FTP, or continuous notifications.
FOREGROUND SERVICE CONNECTED DEVICE
· Purpose: Allows the app to continue running services in the foreground while actively connected to a device.
· Usage in the App: This permission is necessary for maintaining stable connections during large or long-duration file transfers. It ensures that the connection remains active, even if the app is minimized or the screen is turned off. File Transfer (Mobile to mobile, Mobile to PC) is the core feature of this app and without this Foreground Service Connected Device permission this app will not work properly.
POST NOTIFICATIONS
· Purpose: Allows the app to display notifications to the user.
· Usage in App: Used to send important alerts or updates related to file operations, or app activities.
Require to show notification on Android 13 and above when “Wifi share” is ON.
Require to show notification on Android 13 and above when “Transfer to PC” is ON.
WRITE EXTERNAL STORAGE
· Purpose: Allows the app to write files to external storage.
· Usage in App: Used for saving files, data exports, or creating backups.
READ EXTERNAL STORAGE
· Purpose: Allows the app to read files from external storage.
· Usage in App: Required for accessing user files to display them in the file manager from Internel Storage, SD card, OTG etc.
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
· Purpose: Grants permission to access the user's advertising ID.
· Usage in App: Used for serving personalized ads through Google AdMob or other ad networks.
INTERNET
· Purpose: Allows the app to access the internet.
· Usage in App: Required for cloud storage synchronization, fetching ads, or updating data from online sources.
ACCESS WIFI STATE
· Purpose: Allows the app to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
· Usage in App: Used to check network availability for cloud sync and file sharing features.
ACCESS NETWORK STATE
· Purpose: Allows the app to access information about all networks.
· Usage in App: Required to determine whether the app is connected to the internet before initiating sync or downloads.
Custom Permission: ${applicationId}.permission.FTP_SERVER_CONTROL
· Purpose: Custom permission for controlling the FTP server.
· Usage in App: Used internally to manage FTP server controls, ensuring secure access.
com.android.vending.BILLING
· Purpose: Allows the app to integrate with Google Play’s billing system for in-app purchases and subscriptions.
· Usage in App: Used to:
Process payments for subscription plans (1-month or 1-year).
Verify and grant access to premium features (e.g., ad removal, smooth, and uninterrupted experience).
Manage subscription status and auto-renewals securely via Google Play.
Note: The app does not handle payment details directly—all transactions are processed by Google Play.
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time for any reason. The Service Provider will notify you of any changes to the Privacy Policy by updating this page with the new Privacy Policy. You are advised to consult this Privacy Policy regularly for any changes, as continued use is deemed approval of all changes.
If you have any questions regarding privacy while using the Application, or have questions about the practices, please contact Trusted Files: File Manager - PDF Reader Tool via email at cannybrazen@gmail.com