🔒 Privacy Policy for GamePadX: Pc Controller
Last Updated: July 23, 2026
GamePadX ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our mobile application (GamePadX: Pc Controller) and companion host software (GamePadX Server) handle your information.
By downloading, installing, or using GamePadX or GamePadX Server, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information Collection and Use
GamePadX is designed with privacy and security at its core. We do not collect, transmit, store, or sell any personal identifiable information (PII) to external cloud servers.
A. Local Network & Connection Data: To connect your mobile device to your Windows PC, the app processes the following data strictly within your local network (LAN):
• Local IP Address & Port Number: Used exclusively to establish local UDP/TCP socket communication between your phone and PC.
• Device Name & Authentication Token: Used for local device authorization and saved locally on your device.
• Connection Passwords: Authenticates access between your phone and PC. All passwords are stored locally on your device (APPDATA on PC / Encrypted Storage on Android) and are never uploaded to any external server.
B. Controller & Input Data: Touch inputs, virtual Xbox gamepad events, mouse trackpad movements, and keyboard keystrokes are processed in real-time to control your host PC. Input data is transmitted directly over your private local network or USB tethering connection and is never recorded, stored, or analyzed.
2. Android App Permissions
To function as a remote gamepad and controller, GamePadX: Pc Controller requests the following Android permissions:
Permission
Purpose
INTERNET
Required to send gamepad input data to your PC host over your local Wi-Fi network.
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Detects Wi-Fi network connection status to discover local GamePadX servers.
ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
Allows local Wi-Fi multicast and broadcast discovery of PC servers.
VIBRATE
Provides haptic vibration feedback when pressing virtual controller buttons.
FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Keeps the controller connection active and uninterrupted during gameplay.
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3. Data Security
• Local Peer-to-Peer Communication: All data stays 100% within your private home network or direct USB connection.
• Encrypted Local Authentication: Handshake authorization passwords and tokens use industry-standard hashing (SHA-256 / PBKDF2) to prevent unauthorized local network connections.
• No Third-Party Tracking: GamePadX does not include third-party advertising SDKs, tracking pixels, or user behavior analytics.
4. Children’s Privacy
Our application does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.
5. Third-Party Libraries & Drivers
• Google Play Services / Billing: Handles in-app purchases and subscriptions securely through Google Play.
• ViGEmBus Driver: An open-source Windows driver used on the host PC solely to emulate virtual Xbox 360 and DualShock controllers.
6. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. You are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. Any updates will be effective immediately upon posting.