Welcome to HD Camera for Android — your pocket-sized creative powerhouse. We take your privacy seriously, like a KPI we must always keep green. This document outlines how your data flows, how we protect it, and how we keep your experience seamless, secure, and future-ready.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only the data necessary to deliver high-performance camera functionality and ensure a secure ecosystem.
1.1 Permissions & Their Purpose
We use the following Android permissions strictly for core features:
📸 CAMERA
To capture photos and record videos.
No camera access = no camera magic.
🎙️ RECORD_AUDIO
For recording audio during video capture.
⚙️ WRITE_SETTINGS
Used for applying camera-related settings (brightness, filters, etc.).
🌐 INTERNET
Required for:
Feature updates
Cloud configuration
Ads (Google AdMob)
Crash/bug reporting
📶 ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE / ACCESS_WIFI_STATE / CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Used to check connectivity so the app behaves smoothly and avoids failed uploads or crashes.
🖼️ READ_MEDIA_IMAGES / READ_MEDIA_VIDEO
To save and access photos & videos captured from the app.
💾 READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE / WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
To save captured images/videos and allow you to manage them.
🔔 POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Optional — for reminding users about updates, features, and saved-photo alerts.
⏰ WAKE_LOCK
To prevent the screen from turning off during recording.
📳 VIBRATE
For haptic feedback during capture.
2. How We Use Your Data
Your data is never sold or misused. We only use it to:
Enable camera capture & audio recording
Save photos/videos in your device storage
Process filters, zoom, flash, HDR, and AI camera features
Improve app performance
Show relevant ads via Google AdMob
Maintain uptime, stability, and user experience
All sensitive functions (camera, audio, media access) happen locally on your device — we don’t collect or store your media on our servers.
3. Third-Party Services We Use
We integrate trusted, industry-standard services to optimize performance:
3.1 Google AdMob (Ads)
Used to display ads inside the app.
Google may use:
Device identifiers
Ad interaction data
Basic analytics
Users can manage personalized ads through Google’s privacy settings.
3.2 Firebase Services
We use Firebase for:
Crashlytics (app crash reports)
Analytics (basic usage insights)
Firebase does not collect your photos, videos, or audio.
4. Malware-Free Commitment
We do not:
Install hidden software
Inject background processes
Run unwanted scripts
Collect unnecessary data
Share data with unknown third parties
Our app is clean, transparent, and verified through Google Play’s safety protocols.
5. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)
Under GDPR, you have rights to:
Access your data
Correct your data
Request deletion
Withdraw consent
Know how and why data is processed
We process only essential, non-identifiable analytics data via Firebase & Google Ads.
6. CCPA Compliance (California Users)
We do not sell personal information.
Users may request:
Disclosure of collected data
Deletion of data
Opt-out of data sharing
Google AdMob handles ad-related requests directly.
7. EULA (End User License Agreement)
By installing this app, you agree that:
You will not modify, reverse-engineer, or misuse the app
You will use the app only for lawful purposes
All media captured using the app is your responsibility
We grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the app.
8. Children’s Privacy
This app is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
9. Data Security
We implement strict safeguards:
Industry-level encryption
Secure APIs
No unnecessary data collection
Local-only media processing
We work continuously to minimize risk and enhance trust.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally.
Users will be notified through:
In-app updates
Version release notes
11. Contact Us
For questions, requests, or concerns:
📧 indiansmartapp@gmail.com