Privacy Policy
Hello Launcher (“we”, “us”, “our”), collects information from you in order to provide better service and user experience to you. Your privacy is important to us and always has been, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information.
What Information we collect and how we use your information
We collect various types of information in connection with the Service, including:
- Take Pictures & Videos
This permission is used to take photos. We will never upload any users’ pictures or videos.
- Read Contacts
Hello Launcher does not recognize or save users' contacts information for any programs. The only purpose is to help users search local contacts with search bar. We will never upload any users’ contacts information.
-Directly call phone numbers & Answer phone calls
This permission allows users directly answer or hang up the phone calls.This won’t result in unexpected fees and calls.
- Read the Contents of USB Storage
Users are able to view wallpapers stored on their SD card.
- Modify/Delete the Contents of USB Storage
Users are able to delete wallpapers stored on their SD card.
- Set Wallpaper & Adjust Wallpaper Size
Users are able to set a selected image as wallpaper.
- Run at startup
Hello Launcher runs as startup to provide users with launcher services.
- Control Vibration
With this permission, Hello Launcher is allowed to make the phone vibrate once after users set the device on vibrate.
- Read Home Settings & Shortcuts
Hello Launcher is allowed to acquire users’ Home settings and shortcuts with this permission in order to maintain user preferences.
- Install Shortcuts
Hello Launcher is allowed to install shortcuts on other launchers with this permission, so users can use Hello Launcher related functions in other launchers.
- Access Bluetooth Settings
This permission is used in Hello Launcher settings for turning on and off the Bluetooth.
- Retrieve Running Apps
This permission allows the Boost widget to view the running apps.
- Connect/Disconnect from Wi-Fi
This permission is used in Hello Launcher settings to connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi.
- Pair with Bluetooth Devices
This permission is used in Hello Launcher settings for pairing with Bluetooth devices.
- Change Network Connectivity
This permission is used in Hello Launcher settings and notification toolbar in order to change network connectivity.
- Full Network Access & Receive Data from Internet
Hello Launcher is allowed to access the device’s network for downloading wallpapers.
- View Wi-Fi Connections
This permission is used in Hello Launcher settings to view Wi-Fi connections.
- View Network Connections
This permission is used in Hello Launcher settings to view network connections.
- Apply for Notification Access
Hello Launcher is allowed to display the number of unread messages in the form of badge on icon. The content of your messages will never be read or any users’ message information will never be loaded.
- Read your messages(SMS or MMS) & receive messages(SMS) & receive messages(WAP)
This permission allows Hello Launcher to show badge on the corner of Messages APP when user receiving messages. This won’t result in unexpected fees and messages. Hello Launcher won’t upload your privacy information.
- Read Call Logs
This permission allows Hello Launcher to show badge on the corner of Phone APP when user missed calls. This won’t result in unexpected fees and calls. Hello Launcher won’t upload your privacy information.
- Send Sticky Broadcast
Hello Launcher is allowed to display all apps you have installed correctly on the desktop with this permission.
- Expand/Collapse Status Bar
Hello Launcher is allowed to expand or collapse status bar on some specific pages for better user interface with this permission.
- Measure App Storage Space
Hello Launcher is allowed to detect junk files on users’ phone with this permission.
- Reorder Running Apps
Hello Launcher is allowed to boost your phone when some apps take up too much memory.
- Change Audio Settings
This permission helps users adjust audio settings conveniently Hello Launcher settings.
- Control flashlight
This permission allows Hello Launcher to turn ON/OFF your device’s camera flashlight.
-Widget List
The widget list can display the widget corresponding to each app in the mobile phone. You can add any widget to the desktop. To achieve this function, we obtain the widget information of the mobile phone so that the widget corresponding to each app in the mobile phone can be displayed in the widget list.
-Alarm
Hello Launcher requires an alarm clock to provide a wake up service.
-Alert Window
Hello Launcher is allowed to expand Alert Window for better user experience with this permission.
How we protect your information
We work hard to protect our users’ privacy. We restrict access to the collected information to our employees, contractors and agents who need to know that information in order to process it for us. Currently, we does not store any personal identifiable information on its server.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to maintain and improve your user experience, our customer service and the overall quality of the application. we reserves the right to share with our trusted partners the collected information and its analytics results.
We may upload your phone's IMEI and Android ID to the advertising platform, which has been MD5 or SHAI encrypted before uploading.Meanwhile,we have the right to ask the partner to protect the above information.
Children's Privacy
We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
Our Privacy Policy may change from time to time. We will not reduce your rights under this Privacy Policy without your explicit consent. We will post any privacy policy changes on this page, and we will notify you if the changes are significant.