Privacy Policy

Last Update: February 21, 2026

iCAP is designed to provide advanced connectivity, diagnostic, and communication features for users. To deliver its full functionality, the app requires certain permissions. Below we explain how and why these permissions are used:

📍 Location Permissions

• ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION, ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION, ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION, FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION
  Used for Bluetooth/Wi-Fi device scanning and connectivity, as well as location-based diagnostic features. Location data may be transmitted to our servers to provide location-based services such as finding nearby mechanics and route estimation.

• .
  
  

📶 Network & Connectivity Permissions

• INTERNET, ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE, ACCESS_WIFI_STATE, FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE
  Required to connect to servers, download updates, sync data, and communicate with devices.
  
  

🔵 Bluetooth Permissions

• BLUETOOTH, BLUETOOTH_ADMIN (for older Android versions), BLUETOOTH_CONNECT, BLUETOOTH_SCAN
  Needed to detect, connect, and communicate with nearby devices via Bluetooth.
  
  

🎤 Audio & Microphone Permissions

• RECORD_AUDIO, FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE
  Used only for in-app communication and diagnostic features that require audio input. Audio is not recorded or shared without user action.
  
  

📷 Camera Permissions

• CAMERA, FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA
  Required for features that use the device’s camera (e.g., scanning QR codes or capturing diagnostic images). Camera data is never stored without the user’s consent.
  
  

📱 Device & Storage Permissions

• READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
  Used to import/export files or images required by the user.
  
  

• READ_PHONE_STATE
  Allows the app to detect phone state for proper operation.
  
  

🔔 Notifications & Alarms

• POST_NOTIFICATIONS, USE_EXACT_ALARM, SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM, VIBRATE, WAKE_LOCK, FOREGROUND_SERVICE
  Used to send important alerts, reminders, or diagnostic notifications to the user.
  
  

👤 Contacts & Identity

• READ_CONTACTS
  Used only when the app needs to select contacts for communication or notifications (if applicable).
  
  

✉️ SMS Permission

• SEND_SMS
  Enables the app to send alerts or diagnostic messages when required by the user.
  
  

🔒 Data Privacy

• iCAP does not sell or share personal information with third parties.
  
  

• All permissions are requested only when required for the app’s features.
  
  

• You can manage or revoke these permissions anytime in your device settings.

• We collect users' phone numbers for account registration and emergency alerts via SMS.

• We collect device identifiers such as Android ID and Firebase Instance ID for analytics and security.