Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 25, 2024
Folder Foster ("we," "our," or "us") operates the HD Video Player (the "App"). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our App. By using our app, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
We collect the following types of information to provide and improve the App's functionality:
Collected Data: The App allows you to manage videos and audios, to view. All video and audio related data, including file name, file path, type, metadata, and other related details, are stored locally on your device and not shared with third parties.
App Usage Data: We may collect anonymized app usage data, such as which features are used and how often, to improve the App. This data is collected through third-party services like Firebase Analytics and does not personally identify you.
Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access the App, such as hardware model, operating system version, and unique device identifiers. This data helps improve the performance and compatibility of the App.
All data related to The App is stored locally on your device. We do not upload or store this data on external servers. Any analytics data collected through third-party services (e.g., Firebase) is anonymized.
We employ appropriate security measures to protect your personal data, including encryption and regular security audits. However, no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
In-App Purchases: No In-App Purchases have been added to the App as of now, but we may add it in future.
The App itself does not use cookies, but third-party services like Google AdMob or Firebase Analytics may use cookies to collect anonymized information. You can manage cookies through your browser or device settings.
Google Ads:
We use Google AdMob to display ads in the app. AdMob collects data, such as device identifiers and usage data, to serve personalized ads. You can adjust your ad preferences in your device settings.
Firebase Analytics:
Firebase helps us collect anonymous app usage data, including feature engagement and crash reports. This data is used only to improve app performance and does not personally identify users.
Room DB:
RoomDB ("androidx.room:room") is used to store and manage video data locally on your device. No data is shared with third parties, ensuring your video library and playback data are stored securely on your device.
Glide:
Glide ("com.github.bumptech.glide") is used to load and display images and media, ensuring smooth and efficient rendering of video thumbnails and other visuals.
Glide KSP:
Glide KSP ("com.github.bumptech.glide:ksp:4.16.0") improves performance by generating code at compile time, making image loading faster and more efficient.
Glide Compose:
Glide Compose ("com.github.bumptech.glide:compose:1.0.0-beta01") seamlessly integrates Glide with Jetpack Compose, enabling smooth image loading within Compose-based UI components.
Hilt:
Hilt ("com.google.dagger:hilt-android:2.44") is used for dependency injection, making the app's components more efficient and reducing unnecessary code.
Media3 ExoPlayer:
Media3 ExoPlayer ("androidx.media3:media3-exoplayer:1.3.1") provides smooth video playback with support for various formats and streaming protocols.
Media3 Session:
Media3 Session ("androidx.media3:media3-session:1.3.1") manages media playback across devices and sessions, allowing seamless integration with media controllers and external devices.
Media3 UI:
Media3 UI ("androidx.media3:media3-ui:1.3.1") provides prebuilt, customizable user interface components for media playback, like player controls.
Media3 Common:
Media3 Common ("androidx.media3:media3-common:1.3.1") ensures consistency in media functionalities, such as handling metadata and playback settings.
Splash Screen:
AndroidX SplashScreen ("androidx.core:core-splashscreen:1.0.1") displays a smooth and customizable splash screen when the app launches, enhancing the user experience.
Permissions:
Accompanist Permissions ("com.google.accompanist:accompanist-permissions:0.31.1-alpha") simplifies the process of requesting and handling runtime permissions, ensuring users can grant necessary permissions, like access to media files.
Storage:
Anggrayudi Storage ("com.anggrayudi:storage:1.5.5") manages file and storage operations securely, including reading, writing, and organizing media files on the device.
Lottie:
Lottie Compose ("com.airbnb.android:lottie-compose:4.0.0") integrates high-quality, lightweight animations into the app, improving the visual experience with interactive elements like loading indicators.
Navigation Compose:
Navigation Compose ("androidx.navigation:navigation-compose:1.0.0-alpha01") manages in-app navigation within Jetpack Compose, providing smooth transitions between screens.
Google Material:
Google Material ("com.google.android.material:material:1.12.0") brings Material Design components to the app, including buttons, snackbars, and bottom sheets, ensuring a modern and intuitive interface.
Google Cast Framework:
Google Cast Framework ("com.google.android.gms:play-services-cast-framework:21.5.0") enables casting media to devices like Chromecast, allowing users to stream content directly from the app.
Our Service may contain links to other websites that are not operated by Us. If You click on a third-party link, You will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise You to review the Privacy Policy of every site You visit.
We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we may have about you.
Right to Rectification: You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate data.
Right to Erasure: You may request the deletion of your personal data.
Right to Restrict Processing: You can request limitations on how your data is processed.
Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal data in a structured format.
Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data, especially in cases involving ads.
This Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”), is an integral part of our End User License Agreement (“EULA”), and governs the processing and transfer of personal data collected or processed by Company. (“Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”) when you accessing or using our mobile application or our services, all as detailed in the applicable EULA (respectively the “App” and “Service”).
Any capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the EULA.
This Privacy Policy explains what data we may collect from you, how such data may be used or shared with others, how we safeguard it and how you may exercise your rights related to your Personal Data (as defined below), among others, and where applicable, as required according to the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”),the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (as amended by Law No. 13,853/2019) (“LGPD”), the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and other US states as further detailed below.
This Privacy Policy explains our data collection practices that are applicable to any users of our App or our Services (“you” or “your”).
Under this Privacy Policy, and by law if You are a resident of California, You have the following rights:
The right to notice. You must be properly notified which categories of Personal Data are being collected and the purposes for which the Personal Data is being used.
The right to access / the right to request. The CCPA permits You to request and obtain from the Company information regarding the disclosure of Your Personal Data that has been collected in the past 12 months by the Company or its subsidiaries to a third-party for the third party's direct marketing purposes.
The right to say no to the sale of Personal Data. You also havae the right to ask the Company not to sell Your Personal Data to third parties. You can submit such a request by visiting our "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" section or web page.
The right to know about Your Personal Data. You have the right to request and obtain from the Company information regarding the disclosure of the following:
The categories of Personal Data collected
The sources from which the Personal Data was collected
The business or commercial purpose for collecting or selling the Personal Data
Categories of third parties with whom We share Personal Data
The specific pieces of Personal Data we collected about You
The right to delete Personal Data. You also have the right to request the deletion of Your Personal Data that have been collected in the past 12 months.
The right not to be discriminated against. You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising any of Your Consumer's rights, including by:
Denying goods or services to You
Charging different prices or rates for goods or services, including the use of discounts or other benefits or imposing penalties
Providing a different level or quality of goods or services to You
Suggesting that You will receive a different price or rate for goods or services or a different level or quality of goods or services.
Exercising Your CCPA Data Protection Rights
In order to exercise any of Your rights under the CCPA, and if you are a California resident, You can email or call us or visit our "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" section or web page.
The Company will disclose and deliver the required information free of charge within 45 days of receiving Your verifiable request. The time period to provide the required information may be extended once by an additional 45 days when reasonable necessary and with prior notice.
The app may request the following permissions to provide you with the best experience:
Notification Access:
The app may use the POST_NOTIFICATIONS permission to send you updates about video playback, such as when a video finishes, when new content or episodes are available, or when live streams or promotions are happening. These notifications are designed to keep you informed about your preferences and app updates.
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Network Access:
The app may require network access to download updates, show advertisements, and support services like Google AdMob, Firebase, and other third-party integrations.
android.permission.INTERNET
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Storage and Media Access:
These permissions are needed to read and write video files stored on your device. They allow the app to play videos saved on your phone, manage your media files, and access personal video content.
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO
Foreground Service and Media Playback:
The app requires these permissions to handle video playback in the foreground, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted streaming, even when the app is running in the background. This allows videos to continue playing without interruption.
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
All Application data is stored locally on your device. If you delete the App, all locally stored data will be deleted from your device. Any data collected by third-party services is subject to their data retention policies.
The App is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete such information.
Our Service Providers can access your personal data only to perform specific tasks on our behalf. They are strictly prohibited from using or sharing it for any other purpose.
Analytics
We may use third-party analytics services to monitor and analyze how you use our Service.
Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a service provided by Google to track and report website traffic. Google uses the collected data to track how our Service is used and shares it with other Google services. This data may also be used to personalize ads in Google’s advertising network.
You can opt out of certain Google Analytics features through your device’s advertising settings or by following the instructions in Google’s Privacy Policy: [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en).
For more details about Google’s privacy practices, visit: [Google Privacy & Terms](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en).
Advertising
We may work with Service Providers to display ads, which help us maintain and support our Service.
Google AdSense & DoubleClick Cookie
Google uses cookies as a third-party vendor to serve ads. DoubleClick cookies enable Google and its partners to show ads based on your visits to our Service or other websites.
You can opt out of interest-based ads by visiting the [Google Ads Settings page](http://www.google.com/ads/preferences/).
AdMob by Google
AdMob is a service by Google Inc. to display ads. You can opt out of AdMob by following Google’s instructions: [AdMob Opt-out Guide](https://support.google.com/ads/answer/2662922?hl=en).
For more details on how Google uses your data, visit: [How Google uses data](https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites) or [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy).
Behavioral Remarketing
We use remarketing services to display ads on third-party websites after you visit our Service. These services use cookies to optimize ads based on your previous interactions with our Service.
Google Ads (AdWords)
Google Ads remarketing service is provided by Google Inc. You can opt out of Google Analytics for Display Advertising and adjust your ad preferences via the [Google Ads Settings page](http://www.google.com/settings/ads).
Google also offers the [Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout) to prevent data collection by Google Analytics.
For more details on Google’s privacy practices, visit: [Google Privacy & Terms](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en).
We may share your personal information if it's required by law or in response to legitimate requests from public authorities, such as courts or government agencies. This means that if a legal request is made or we are required by law, we may need to provide your data to the relevant authorities.
We ensure that this is done only when absolutely necessary, and in full compliance with applicable laws to protect your privacy and rights.
Malware Protection: We regularly scan the App for malware or malicious code, ensuring it remains safe for users. We encourage users to download the App from trusted sources like the Google Play Store.
Network Abuse: The App does not engage in network abuse, such as unauthorized data transmission, spamming, or overuse of network resources. We comply with network usage policies to prevent any negative impact on your device’s performance.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We recommend reviewing this page periodically for any changes. Updates to this policy are effective when posted on this page.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Developer Name: Folder Foster
Email: fosterfolder@gmail.com