Privacy Policy for “Launcher for Desktop Look”
Effective Date: 09/08/2025
Launcher for Desktop Look ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains how our app collects, uses, and safeguards your information when you use it.
By installing or using our app, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only the minimal personal and non-personal information necessary to provide and improve our app’s features:
- User Name (optional): You may enter a name for personalization. This is stored only on your device and is never sent to our servers.
- No Account Creation: We do not require user registration.
- No Server Storage: We do not store personal data on our own servers.
2. Automatically Collected Information
Certain information may be automatically collected by third-party services integrated into our app, such as:
- Device model and operating system version
- App usage statistics
- Crash reports and diagnostics
- Advertising identifiers (for personalized ads, if enabled)
This information is collected anonymously and is used to improve app performance, stability, and user experience.
3. Permissions We Use and Why
Our app requests the following Android permissions to enable its features:
- INTERNET / ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE / ACCESS_WIFI_STATE: For loading wallpapers, ads, and enabling Google search.
- RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED: To restore launcher functions after reboot.
- VIBRATE: For haptic feedback.
- READ_MEDIA_IMAGES / READ_MEDIA_VIDEO / READ_MEDIA_AUDIO / READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE / WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE / MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: For file browsing, setting wallpapers, and managing files.
- CAMERA: For camera-related widgets or quick actions.
- BLUETOOTH / BLUETOOTH_CONNECT / BLUETOOTH_ADMIN: For quick Bluetooth control.
- READ_CONTACTS: For quick access to contacts.
- CALL_PHONE: To make calls directly from the launcher.
- ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION / ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION: For location-based widgets (e.g., weather) if enabled.
- QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES: To list installed apps for grouping and launching.
- SET_WALLPAPER: To set wallpapers from the app.
- REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES: To uninstall apps directly.
- POST_NOTIFICATIONS: To show desktop-style notifications.
- PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS: For usage-based features (recent apps) if user grants access.
- WRITE_SETTINGS: To change certain device settings.
- BIND_APPWIDGET: To add widgets to the home screen.
We do not use these permissions for any purpose other than enabling core app functionality.
4. Third-Party Services We Use
We use trusted third-party services for ads, analytics, crash reporting, and configuration. These services may collect certain information as described in their own privacy policies:
1. Google AdMob – For displaying ads in the app. Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
2. Google Analytics – For analyzing app usage and improving features. Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
3. Google Crashlytics – For detecting and fixing app crashes. Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
4. Google Remote Config – For updating certain app settings and features remotely. Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
5. Facebook Ads – For displaying advertisements. Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy
We do not control and are not responsible for the content or practices of these third parties.
5. Advertising and User Consent
Our app may display ads provided by Google AdMob and Facebook Ads. These services may use cookies or device identifiers to show you personalized ads if allowed by your device settings.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by adjusting your device’s ad settings:
- Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
6. How We Use the Information
We use collected data for:
- Providing app functionality.
- Personalizing the user experience.
- Displaying relevant ads.
- Improving stability and performance.
- Troubleshooting and fixing technical issues.
7. Data Sharing
- We do not sell or rent your personal data.
- Limited data may be shared with the above third-party services for the purposes described.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information processed through the app.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our app is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy and will revise the 'Effective Date' accordingly.
11. Contact Us
For any questions about this Privacy Policy:
Email: [bluelightapps87@gmail.com]