# Privacy Policy
**Effective Date:** July 1, 2026
Welcome to **Smart File Manager & Cleaner** ("the App"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how the App collects, uses, stores, and protects your information when you use our application.
By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
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# Information We Collect
The App may access files and device information only to provide the features you choose to use.
Depending on the features used, the App may access:
* Photos
* Videos
* Audio files
* Documents
* Downloads
* APK files
* ZIP and archive files
* Device storage information
* Installed applications (only for App Manager features)
* Storage usage statistics
The App does **not** upload your personal files to our servers.
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# Permissions We Use
## Storage Permissions
The App requests storage permissions to allow you to:
* Browse files
* Copy files
* Move files
* Rename files
* Delete files
* Share files
* Create folders
* Organize storage
* Clean unnecessary files
On Android 13 and above, the App uses:
* READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
* READ_MEDIA_VIDEO
* READ_MEDIA_AUDIO
On older Android versions, the App may use:
* READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
* WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
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## Manage All Files Access
The App may request **MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE** permission to provide full file management functionality across your device.
This permission is used only to allow you to:
* Browse all folders
* Move files
* Copy files
* Delete files
* Rename files
* Organize storage
* Manage downloads
* Clean storage
* Access files outside the media collections
The permission is never used to collect your personal data.
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## App Management Permissions
The App may use:
* QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
* REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES
* REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES
* PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
These permissions are used only for features such as:
* Viewing installed applications
* Sharing APK files
* Installing APK files selected by the user
* Removing applications through Android's system interface
* Displaying unused applications
* Helping users manage installed apps
The App does not collect or transmit your installed application list to our servers.
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## Bluetooth & Nearby Devices
Bluetooth and Nearby permissions are used only when you choose to transfer files between nearby devices.
These permissions may include:
* BLUETOOTH
* BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
* BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
* BLUETOOTH_SCAN
* BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE
* NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES
* ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION (required on some Android versions for Bluetooth discovery)
* ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION (required on some Android versions)
These permissions are never used to determine your location for advertising purposes.
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## Internet Access
The App uses internet access for:
* Google AdMob advertisements
* Firebase services
* Google Play Services
* Feature updates
* Error reporting
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# Google AdMob
The App uses Google AdMob to display advertisements.
Google AdMob may collect information such as:
* Advertising ID
* Device identifiers
* IP address
* Device information
* App interaction data
* Ad performance information
This information helps display relevant advertisements, measure advertising effectiveness, and prevent fraud.
Learn more:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
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# Firebase Services
The App may use Google Firebase services, including:
* Firebase Analytics
* Firebase Crashlytics
* Firebase Cloud Messaging (if notifications are enabled)
* Firebase Remote Config
Firebase helps us:
* Improve app performance
* Understand app usage
* Detect crashes
* Improve stability
* Deliver configuration updates
* Improve user experience
Firebase may collect:
* Device model
* Android version
* App version
* Crash reports
* Anonymous analytics events
* Performance metrics
* Device identifiers
* Diagnostic information
We do not use Firebase to collect personally identifiable information unless required for a feature you explicitly use.
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# Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Anonymous information may be processed by trusted third-party service providers including:
* Google AdMob
* Google Firebase
* Google Play Services
These providers process information according to their own privacy policies.
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# File Privacy
Your personal files remain on your device.
The App does not upload your photos, videos, documents, or other files to our servers.
Any file operations such as copy, move, rename, delete, or share are performed locally on your device unless you explicitly choose to share a file using another application.
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# Notifications
If you enable notifications, the App may send useful notifications related to the App.
You can disable notifications at any time from your device settings.
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# Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect user information.
However, no method of electronic storage or internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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# Children's Privacy
The App is not intended for children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so appropriate action can be taken.
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# Third-Party Services
The App may use the following third-party services:
* Google AdMob
* Google Firebase
* Google Play Services
Privacy information:
Google Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
Firebase Privacy Information:
https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
Google Play Services:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
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# Your Choices
You may:
* Grant or revoke permissions at any time from Android Settings.
* Disable notifications.
* Reset your Advertising ID from your device settings.
* Uninstall the App at any time.
Some features may not function correctly if required permissions are denied.
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# Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be published on this page, and the updated Effective Date will be revised accordingly.
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# Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
**Email:** aadhyainfotech02@gmail.com
Thank you for using **Smart File Manager & Cleaner**.