This Privacy Policy describes the information collected by Switch ("we," "us," "our") through our mobile application File Manager ("App"). By downloading, accessing, or using File Manager, you agree to the policies and practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information Collection and Use
When you download and use File Manager, we do not require you to provide personal information such as your full name, physical address, or phone number.
However, certain information may be collected automatically through third-party services to improve app functionality and user experience.
Information Automatically Collected
We may collect non-personal information such as:
Country and language settings
Device type and operating system
App usage statistics
Feature interaction data
Advertising identifiers (e.g., Google Advertising ID)
Crash logs and performance diagnostics
This information is used to:
Improve app performance and stability
Analyze feature usage
Fix technical issues
Enhance user experience
Deliver relevant advertising
We do not use this information to personally identify you.
Files You Manage
File Manager allows you to browse, organize, move, copy, rename, delete, compress, extract, and manage files stored on your device.
Your files remain on your device unless you explicitly choose to share, export, transfer, or back them up.
We do not upload, store, read, or analyze the contents of your personal files on our servers.
All file management operations are performed locally on your device whenever possible.
Storage Permission
To provide its core functionality, File Manager may request permission to:
Access files and folders stored on your device
Read and organize your documents, images, videos, audio files, and downloads
Create, copy, move, rename, compress, extract, or delete files
Save files created or modified within the app
These permissions are used solely to:
Display and organize your files
Perform file management operations requested by you
Enable file search and storage analysis
Save changes you make within the app
We do not collect, transmit, or permanently store your files on our servers.
File Analysis & Storage Management
File Manager may provide features such as:
Storage usage analysis
Large file detection
Duplicate file identification
Junk file detection
Recent files
Download management
ZIP/RAR extraction and compression (where available)
These features analyze files locally on your device.
We do not upload your files or their contents for analysis.
Vault & Privacy Features
If File Manager provides secure vault or private folder features, your selected files remain stored on your device.
Passwords, PINs, fingerprints, or biometric authentication used to protect private folders are processed by your device's operating system.
We do not collect, store, or transmit your passwords, PINs, or biometric information to our servers.
File Sharing
If you choose to share files using the app, sharing occurs only upon your request through your device's supported sharing services.
We do not automatically share your files with third parties.
Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
File Manager complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
If we become aware that personal information from a child under 13 has been collected unintentionally, we will delete it promptly.
Location Information
File Manager does not collect or store your precise geographic location.
General location information (such as country or region) may be derived from IP address for analytics and advertising purposes only.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Automatically collected non-personal information may be shared with trusted third-party service providers strictly for:
Analytics
App performance monitoring
Advertising delivery
We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our legal rights, investigate fraud, or comply with legal obligations.
Analytics Services
We use trusted third-party analytics tools to improve File Manager.
Google Analytics for Firebase (Google LLC)
Collects anonymized app usage data, device information, and performance insights.
Firebase Crashlytics (Google LLC)
Collects crash reports and diagnostics to improve app stability.
These services help us understand how users interact with the app and improve overall performance.
Advertising
File Manager may display advertisements through trusted advertising partners.
Google AdMob (Google LLC)
May collect:
Advertising ID
Device information
Usage data
Advertising partners may use this information to provide personalized or non-personalized advertisements in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Cookies
The File Manager app does not directly use cookies.
However, integrated third-party services may use cookies or similar technologies for analytics and advertising purposes.
You may manage these preferences through your device settings where applicable.
Security
We take reasonable and commercially acceptable measures to protect your information.
Your files remain under your control and are processed locally on your device whenever possible.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Links to Third-Party Sites
The app may contain links to third-party websites or services.
We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
Access your data
Request correction
Request deletion
Object to certain processing
Withdraw consent
You may contact us to exercise these rights.
Support & Contact
If you contact us for customer support, we may collect:
Your email address
Device details
Description of your issue
This information is used solely to assist you.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
📧 info@switch.com.pk