Smart Switch - File Transfer - Privacy Policy
IT Garden Studio offers the Smart Switch – File Transfer as a free app. This service is provided by IT Garden Studio at no cost and is intended for use as is. This page is designed to inform you about our policies regarding collecting, using, and disclosing personal information if you choose to use our service.
By using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in relation to this policy. The personal information we collect is used to improve the service. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.
Information Collection and Use
For a better user experience, our service may require you to provide certain personally identifiable information. This information is retained on your device and is not collected by us in any way. However, the app uses third-party services that may collect information used to identify you.
Links to Other Sites
Our service may contain links to other sites. You will be directed to that site if you click on a third-party link. We advise you to review the privacy policies of these websites, as we have no control over them and assume no responsibility for their content or practices.
Third-Party Services
We utilize third-party services to enhance the app experience and gather usage insights. These services may collect information for identification purposes. Please review the privacy policies of these providers:
- Google Play Services: Google Play Services
- Purpose: Google Play Services is a proprietary background service and API package for Android devices. It provides core functionalities to Android apps, including authentication, synchronized contacts, access to the latest user privacy settings, and higher quality, lower-powered location-based services. Developers integrate Google Play Services to leverage these features without directly implementing them, thus enhancing app functionality and user experience.
- AdMob AdMob
- Purpose: AdMob is Google's mobile advertising platform that allows app developers to monetize their apps through in-app advertising. AdMob serves ads from a network of advertisers and offers various ad formats, including banner ads, interstitial ads, native ads, and rewarded video ads. Developers integrate AdMob to earn revenue from their apps based on ad impressions, clicks, or other user interactions with ads displayed within the app.
- Google Ads (AdWords) Google Ads (AdWords)
- Purpose: Google Analytics for Firebase is a free app measurement solution that provides insights into app usage and user engagement. It allows developers to understand how users interact with their app across various platforms, including Android and iOS. Google Analytics for Firebase provides analytics on user demographics, user retention, in-app purchases, and custom events. Developers use this data to optimize app performance, improve user experience, and make informed decisions about app features and marketing strategies.
- Google Analytics for Firebase: Google Analytics for Firebase
- Purpose: Firebase Crashlytics is a lightweight, real-time crash reporting tool provided by Google's Firebase platform. It helps developers track and prioritize app crashes and errors that occur on users' devices. When an app crashes, Firebase Crashlytics collects crash reports and provides insights into the root cause of the issue, including stack traces, device information, and trends over time. Developers use Firebase Crashlytics to quickly identify and fix stability issues, thereby improving app reliability and user satisfaction.
- OneSignal: OneSignal
- Purpose: OneSignal is a push notification service that allows app developers to send notifications to users across multiple platforms, including Android, iOS, and web browsers. Developers integrate OneSignal to engage with users, deliver personalized messages, and re-engage users with relevant content or updates. OneSignal provides features such as segmentation, A/B testing, and analytics to optimize notification delivery and effectiveness. Developers use OneSignal to enhance user retention, increase app usage, and communicate important information to their audience.
Log Data
Whenever you use our service, we collect data and information (through third-party products) on your device called Log Data. This may include your device's IP address, operating system version, configuration of the app when in use, time and date of your use of the service, and other statistics.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we promptly delete it from our servers.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.
Permissions
Our app requests certain permissions to provide secure and reliable device-to-device file sharing and data transfer functionality.
Network and Wi-Fi Permissions: Used to discover, connect, and communicate with nearby devices for wireless file transfers.
Location Permissions: Used to support Wi-Fi device discovery on Android versions that require location access.
Nearby Wi-Fi Devices Permission: Used to discover and connect with nearby devices without using this permission to determine physical location.
Local Network Permission: Used to transfer files between connected devices over a local network.
Camera Permission: Used to scan QR codes for establishing device connections.
Storage and Media Permissions: Used to access and transfer user-selected photos, videos, audio, documents, and other files.
Contacts Permission: Used to access contacts selected by the user for transfer.
Calendar Permission: Used to access calendar events selected for transfer.
Query All Packages Permission: Used to identify installed applications and allow users to select supported apps for transfer.
File Management Permission: Used to access, organize, and save files during device-to-device data migration.
Foreground Service Permissions: Used to maintain active device connections and file transfers while the app runs in the background.
Notification Permission: Used to display transfer progress, connection status, and completion notifications.
Wake Lock Permission: Used to keep the device awake during active transfers to prevent interruptions.
These permissions are used to support the app's file-sharing and data-transfer features. Access to device data is subject to applicable Android permission requirements and user controls.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at itgardenstudio@gmail.com