Privacy Policy for NetScope

Effective Date: April 2026

NetScope ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our mobile application handles information.

1. Overview

NetScope is a network analysis tool designed to help users:

• Measure internet connection performance

• View detailed network information

• Scan devices connected to the local Wi-Fi network

• Perform subnet calculations

The app operates locally on your device and does not require account registration.

2. Data Collection

•  We Do NOT Collect Personal Data

NetScope does not collect, store, or share any personally identifiable information (PII) such as:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• GPS location

• Contacts or media files

The app does not collect or transmit device identifiers such as Android ID.

3. Network Information Processing

The app processes and displays network-related information directly on your device, including:

• Local IP address

• Gateway IP

• DNS servers

• Wi-Fi network name (SSID)

• Signal strength and connection details

• Devices connected to your local network (IP and MAC addresses, when available)

• The app only scans devices within the same local Wi-Fi network and does not access, monitor, or interact with devices outside the local network.

Important:

• All data is processed locally on your device

• This data is not stored on external servers

• This data is not shared by the app itself

4. Permissions Usage

NetScope requires the following permissions strictly for its core functionality:

• Internet (INTERNET)

Used to:

• Perform network requests

• Retrieve public IP information

• Enable network-related features

• Network State (ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE)

Used to:

• Detect connection status (Wi-Fi / Mobile)

• Ensure proper functionality of network tools

• Wi-Fi State (ACCESS_WIFI_STATE)

Used to:

• Retrieve Wi-Fi connection details such as SSID, signal strength, and link speed

• Nearby Wi-Fi Devices (NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES)

Used to:

• Discover devices connected to the local Wi-Fi network

Important:

• This permission is used strictly for local network scanning

• It is not used for location tracking

• The app declares neverForLocation to ensure compliance with Android policies

• Fine Location (ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION)

Used to:

• Access Wi-Fi network name (SSID), as required by Android system (Android 8.1+)

Important:

• NetScope does NOT track or access your physical location

• This permission is required by the Android OS for Wi-Fi information access only

• Coarse Location (ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION)

Used to:

• Ensure compatibility across a wide range of Android devices and versions when accessing Wi-Fi information

Important:

• Some Android devices require this permission alongside fine location for proper Wi-Fi data access

• NetScope does NOT use this permission to determine or track your physical location

• Multicast Wi-Fi (CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE)

Used to:

• Enable local network discovery features (e.g., detecting devices via multicast protocols such as mDNS/SSDP)

5. Advertising (Free Version Only)

The free version of NetScope may display advertisements.

What this means:

• Third-party advertising networks may use the Advertising ID provided by your device

• This identifier may be used to:

  • Show relevant ads

  • Measure ad performance

Important:

• NetScope itself does not access or store your Advertising ID directly

• Advertising is handled by third-party ad providers

• These third-party providers may collect data such as Advertising ID, device information, and interaction data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

• These providers may collect limited data according to their own privacy policies

Paid Version (Pro)

• The Pro version of NetScope:

  • Does not display ads

  • Does not use Advertising ID

  • Does not include third-party advertising services

6. Data Sharing

NetScope itself does not share any user data.

However:

• Third-party advertising services (in the free version) may process data such as:

  • Advertising ID

  • Device interaction with ads

This data handling is governed by the respective third-party privacy policies.

7. Third-Party Services

NetScope may communicate with external services for functionality such as:

• Public IP lookup

• Network connectivity checks

These requests:

• Do not include personal data

• Are used only to provide app features

8. No Tracking by NetScope

NetScope does not use:

• Analytics tools

• Tracking SDKs

• User profiling systems

9. Data Storage

The app may store limited data locally on your device, such as:

• App settings

• Previous results (if applicable)

This data:

• Remains on your device

• Is never transmitted externally by the app

10. Children’s Privacy

NetScope does not target children and does not knowingly collect personal information from users.

11. Security

We take reasonable measures to ensure that all data processed by the app remains secure and local to your device.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be reflected on this page.

13. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

Email: Kejo.Apps@gmail.com 

14. Consent

By using NetScope, you agree to this Privacy Policy.