Last Updated: July 01, 2026
At NFile, we value your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how NFile ("the App") handles your data and privacy.
NFile is a local-first, open-source file manager and utility application. It is designed to run entirely on your device without collecting or transmitting your personal data.
No Personal Data Collection: We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal data, identifiers, contact lists, or location details.
On-Device Processing: All file management actions (copying, moving, renaming, deleting, extracting files, and playing media) are processed locally on your device.
No Third-Party Analytics/Ads: The App does not contain third-party trackers, advertisements, or analytics SDKs.
To function as a fully featured file manager, NFile requires certain system permissions. Here is why they are needed:
All Files & Storage Access (MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE):
Required to access, organize, display, modify, and delete files and folders on your device as requested by you.
Granular Media Access (READ_MEDIA_IMAGES, READ_MEDIA_VIDEO, READ_MEDIA_AUDIO, ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION):
Required to categorize, preview, and play media files. Location access is only used to retrieve metadata (like EXIF data in photos) locally on your device.
App Manager & Package Installer (QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES, REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES, REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES, PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS):
Used to list installed apps, show app storage stats, back up apps (as APK files), and allow you to install or uninstall apps through the file manager.
Internet & Local Network (INTERNET, ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE, ACCESS_WIFI_STATE):
Used solely to run the FTP Server and Web Sharing features to transfer files between your phone and your PC/other devices over your local Wi-Fi network. No data is sent over the public internet.
Foreground Services (FOREGROUND_SERVICE, FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC, FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK):
Required to keep the FTP/Web sharing server active or keep music playing in the background even when you close the app screen.
No Cloud Backups: We do not host your files in the cloud.
Local Web Share / FTP: When you use the built-in local sharing servers, files are transferred directly between your device and your PC over your local network. The transmission is direct, peer-to-peer, and does not go through our servers.
NFile is an open-source project. You can audit the complete source code, review how permissions are implemented, or build the application yourself from the official source repository.
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. You are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. Any updates are effective immediately upon posting.
If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at:
Support Email: aiqknow@gmail.com
GitHub Repository: https://github.com/Senzme/NFile