# Privacy Policy for CPU Core Monitor
**Last updated:** May 27, 2026
**Developer:** RabApps
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## 1. Introduction
CPU Core Monitor ("the App") is developed by RabApps.
This Privacy Policy explains how the App handles user data.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it.
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## 2. Information We Collect
### A. No Personal Data Collected
The App does **NOT** collect, store, or share any personal information such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Location
- Photos or files
- Google Account information
### B. Device & System Information (Local Only)
The App may access system information such as:
- CPU usage (%)
- CPU temperature (°C)
- RAM usage (%)
- CPU frequency (current and max)
- Number of CPU cores
- Active cores count
- Device model
- Android version
- Battery temperature
- System uptime
👉 **This information is used ONLY to display real-time monitoring inside the App. It is NEVER sent outside your device.**
### C. Local Storage (SharedPreferences)
The App stores the following data **locally** on your device only:
- Temperature history (last 50 records)
- RAM usage history (last 50 records)
- Theme preference (Dark/Light mode)
- Floating overlay position (X, Y coordinates)
- Notification preferences
👉 **All data stays on your device. We do not have access to it.**
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## 3. Permissions We Use
The App may request the following permissions:
| Permission | Purpose |
|------------|---------|
| **SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW** (Display Over Other Apps) | Used to show the floating overlay (HUD/monitor) on top of other apps. We do not collect or transmit any data through this permission. |
| **FOREGROUND_SERVICE** | Required to keep CPU monitoring active in real time, even when the app is in the background. Data remains on-device only. |
| **POST_NOTIFICATIONS** (Android 13+) | Used for daily reminders and alerts (optional - can be disabled in Settings). |
| **INTERNET** | Required for displaying advertisements via Google AdMob. |
👉 **We never use permissions for data collection, analytics, or tracking beyond what is stated above.**
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## 4. Third-Party Services
### Google AdMob
The App uses **Google AdMob** for displaying advertisements.
AdMob may collect:
- Advertising identifiers (AAID)
- Device information (model, OS version)
- General usage data (non-personal)
AdMob's privacy policy: [https://policies.google.com/privacy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)
👉 **You may opt out of personalized ads** in your device's Google Settings under "Ads".
### No Other Third-Party Services
The App does **NOT** use:
- Firebase Analytics
- Crashlytics
- Any other tracking/analytics SDK
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## 5. Data Sharing
We do **NOT**:
- Sell your data
- Share your data with third parties (except AdMob as described above)
- Transfer your data outside your device (except ad requests)
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## 6. Data Security
Since we do not store or transmit personal data on external servers, there is no risk of data breach from our side.
All system information and history stays **inside your device** only.
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## 7. Children’s Privacy
The App does not target children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
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## 8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in the App.
Updates will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date.
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## 9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns, contact us:
📧 **rabapps.dev@gmail.com**
Developer: **RabApps**
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**© 2026 RabApps. All rights reserved.**