SmartTube is a multi-purpose media utility. Depending on the features you open, it may include:

• Video and media downloading from supported third-party websites and social platforms when you paste a URL or browse in the built-in browser (site support may vary)
• An in-app multi-tab browser with bookmarks, history, and optional hosts-based ad blocking while browsing
• A download manager (including background/foreground download work) and gallery access for completed files
• A built-in video player for downloaded and local videos
• Status saver tools for WhatsApp / WhatsApp Business (and related status flows), including Instagram & Facebook status saver tools where available
• Recover deleted messages/notification recovery for messaging apps you enable (requires optional Notification Access)
• Photo editor (filters, crop, stickers, collage, camera capture where available, and related editing tools)
• File manager features: browse/manage files and media, storage analyzer, cleaner, Safe Box (PIN / biometric), recycle bin, favorites, app manager, and optional “Manage on PC” local file transfer
• Extra tools such as fancy text styles, hashtag / Instagram helper tools, and an AI prompt generator helper
• Advertising (Google AdMob) and optional Google Play Billing purchases/subscriptions where offered
• Crash and performance diagnostics, and optional push / in-app messaging related services

SmartTube is independent and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by WhatsApp, Meta, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter/X, Google, YouTube, SoundCloud, Vimeo, Telegram, or any other third-party platform.

Information We Collect

We do not require you to create an account to use the App. Depending on which features and permissions you use, the following categories of data may be processed.

2.1 Information you provide or choose to process

• URLs, search terms, bookmarks, and browsing history you create in the in-app browser
• Files, photos, videos, and audio you choose to download, open, edit, save, share, or place in Safe Box / recycle bin
• Optional PIN / biometric unlock settings for Safe Box (biometric templates stay on your device under Android’s biometric framework; we do not receive your fingerprint or face data)
• Text you enter into tools such as fancy text or the AI prompt helper
• Purchase/subscription choices you make through Google Play Billing (Google processes billing; we do not receive your full payment card details)

2.2 Device and usage data

• Device type, manufacturer/model, OS version, app version, language/locale, and similar technical identifiers
• Network connectivity state (for downloads, browsing, ads, and updates)
• App interaction and diagnostic events (feature use, errors, download outcomes)
• Advertising ID (Android Advertising ID / AD_ID), where permitted by your device settings, for advertising and related measurement
• Install referrer / Play Store related signals used by advertising or analytics SDKs where applicable

2.3 Log, crash, and performance data

If the App experiences an error or is monitored for performance, third-party services may collect log/crash/performance data such as IP address, device name, OS version, app configuration, stack traces, and performance metrics. We treat this information carefully even when it is not directly identifying.

2.4 Media and storage data (on-device)

Photos, videos, audio, APK backups, and other files accessed via storage/media permissions are processed primarily on your device to provide download, playback, editing, status saving, file management, and recovery features. We do not operate a general cloud backup of your media content.

2.5 Notification content (only if you enable Notification Access)

If you grant Android’s Notification Access permission for deleted-message / status recovery features, the App’s notification listener may read notification content from messaging apps you enable (for example WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business, Telegram, and other apps you select in-app) in order to save recoverable messages or related media locally. This content is processed on-device for that feature and is not uploaded by us to our own servers as a message backup service.

2.6 Cookies and similar technologies

The App itself does not set first-party web cookies for analytics. However, the in-app browser and third-party SDKs / websites you visit may use cookies, local storage, or similar technologies. Third-party advertising networks may also use identifiers and similar technologies. You can often limit personalized ads in your device’s Ad settings.

3. Permissions and Why They Are Needed

The App may request or declare the following Android permissions (exact prompts depend on your Android version and which feature you use):

• INTERNET / ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE / ACCESS_WIFI_STATE / related network state permissions — browse sites, download media, load ads, check connectivity, and sync feature configuration
• READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE / WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE / MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (legacy or all-files access where required) — save downloads and manage files
• READ_MEDIA_IMAGES / READ_MEDIA_VIDEO / READ_MEDIA_AUDIO / READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED — access gallery and media libraries on Android 13+
• ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION — read location metadata embedded in media files when media features need it (this is not continuous GPS tracking of your device)
• CAMERA — capture photos for the photo editor when you choose the camera feature
• USE_BIOMETRIC — unlock Safe Box with fingerprint/face unlock
• POST_NOTIFICATIONS — show download, recovery, and feature notifications
• WAKE_LOCK / REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS — keep downloads and selected background work more reliable
• FOREGROUND_SERVICE / FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC — run download, media-observer, or related background work with a visible notification where required
• BIND_NOTIFICATION_LISTENER_SERVICE (Notification Access; optional) — recover deleted messages / status-related notification content for apps you enable
• SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW (display over other apps; optional) — floating / overlay helpers where offered
• VIBRATE — haptic feedback
• REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES — uninstall apps from App Manager when you choose to
• SET_WALLPAPER — set wallpapers from file manager actions when you choose to
• com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID — advertising/measurement
• com.android.vending.BILLING — in-app purchases/subscriptions via Google Play
• Other Play / Google services permissions that may be merged by SDKs (for example install-referrer or messaging-related permissions)

Camera location (GPS) continuous tracking and contacts access are not required core features of this App. CAMERA is used only when you opt into photo capture in the editor. READ_CONTACTS is not enabled in the current App configuration.

4. How We Use Information

We use information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve downloading, browsing, playback, editing, file management, status saving, and message-recovery features
• Show advertisements through Google AdMob (and related mediation partners when enabled)
• Process optional in-app purchases/subscriptions through Google Play Billing
• Deliver or support push / in-app notifications where those services are enabled
• Diagnose crashes, monitor performance, improve stability, and detect abuse or policy violations (including Play Integrity checks)
• Check for app updates and optionally request in-app reviews through Google Play libraries
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce acceptable-use / copyright rules

We do not sell your personal information as a standalone product. Advertising partners may process device and usage signals to show ads and measure performance under their own policies.

5. Third-Party Services and SDKs

The App integrates or may load the following third-party services. Each is governed by its own privacy policy:

• Google AdMob / Google Mobile Ads — advertising and ad measurement

  https://policies.google.com/privacy

  https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543

• Meta Audience Network mediation adapter (via Google Ads mediation dependency) — may participate in ad serving/mediation when mediation is active

  https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/

• Firebase Crashlytics — crash reporting

  https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

• Firebase Performance Monitoring — performance diagnostics

  https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

• Firebase Analytics (included via Firebase / feature modules) — app analytics events

  https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

• Firebase Remote Config (included via the downloader module) — remote feature/configuration flags

  https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

• Firebase Cloud Messaging related code/libraries — may be used for messaging or local notification helpers where configured

  https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

• OneSignal (push notification SDK included in the project) — device push token and related delivery data when push is initialized/enabled

  https://onesignal.com/privacy_policy

• Google Play Billing — purchases and subscriptions

  https://payments.google.com/payments/apis-help/jh_privacy

• Google Play Integrity API — device / app integrity checks

  https://policies.google.com/privacy

• Google Play In-App Updates and In-App Reviews — update prompts and ratings

  https://policies.google.com/privacy

Websites and platforms you visit or download from (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter/X, Vimeo, Dailymotion, ShareChat, WhatsApp, Telegram, and others) have their own separate terms and privacy policies. SmartTube is not responsible for those third parties.

6. Advertising

The free version of the App displays ads through Google AdMob. AdMob and its partners may collect advertising identifiers and usage signals to deliver and measure ads, including personalized ads where allowed. You can reset or limit your advertising ID and opt out of personalized advertising in your Android device settings (Google > Ads, or equivalent).

7. In-App Purchases

Where offered, purchases and subscriptions are processed by Google Play. Google handles payment information under Google’s policies. We may receive purchase status (for example, whether a product is owned or a subscription is active) to unlock features or remove ads.

8. Data Retention and Local Storage

• Downloaded files, edited photos, recovered statuses/messages, Safe Box contents, browser bookmarks/history, and similar content are stored locally on your device unless you explicitly share or export them.
• “Manage on PC” (when used) temporarily exposes selected files over a local network HTTP server that you start; stop the server when finished and only use it on networks you trust.
• Crash, analytics, advertising, and push providers retain data according to their own retention policies.
• We do not maintain a general remote copy of your downloaded media or recovered chat content on our own servers.

Some of the advertisers in our app may use cookies and web beacons. Our advertising partners are listed below. Each of our advertising partners has their own Privacy Policy detailing their policies on user data. For easier access, we have hyperlinked to their Privacy Policies below:

• Google

• AdMob

In case of an error in the App, we collect data and information (through third-party service providers) such as “Log Data” or “Crash Data”. This data may include information such as your device's Internet Protocol (IP) address, device name, operating system version, the configuration of the App when utilizing our Service, the time and date of your use of the Service, and other statistics.

In most cases, this data will not include Personal Data; however, we treat this information as Personal Data as we may be able to reasonably identify you. We process this data for our legitimate interest of protecting our App and Services and optimizing the App and Services.

Cookies are small files containing data, often used as anonymous unique identifiers. These files are sent to your browser from the websites you visit and are stored on your device's internal memory. Our Service does not use these “cookies” explicitly. However, the app may incorporate third-party code and libraries that utilize “cookies” to collect information and enhance their services.

You have the option to accept or decline these cookies and can be notified when a cookie is being sent to your device. Please note that if you choose to decline our cookies, certain parts of this Service may not function properly.

We may employ third-party companies and individuals for the following reasons:

• To facilitate our Service

• To provide the Service on our behalf

• To perform Service-related tasks

• To assist us in analyzing how our Service is used

We want to inform users of this Service that these third parties have access to your Personal Information to perform the tasks assigned to them on our behalf. However, they are obligated to protect your information and are not permitted to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

We use commercially reasonable safeguards to protect information processed by the App. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure or reliable, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

The Service may contain links to external sites or open third-party pages in the in-app browser. Those sites are not operated by us. Review their privacy policies. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for third-party content, privacy practices, or services.

The App is intended for users 13 years of age and older. Our Services do not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.

If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information through the App, contact us at developerkingbeta@gmail.com, and we will take appropriate steps, including deletion where applicable.

• • You are solely responsible for complying with copyright law and the terms of each platform you browse, download from, or interact with.

• • Unauthorized downloading, recovery, re-uploading, or other misuse of copyrighted or private content without proper rights or consent is prohibited and is solely your responsibility.

• • This App does not support downloading YouTube or SoundCloud content (blocked by policy in the App due to those platforms’ terms and conditions).

• • Status saver works with statuses already visible/cached on your device after viewing them in the original app.

• • Recover deleted messages works by reading notifications (and related on-device media observation where enabled); it cannot recover messages that were never shown as notifications.

• • The App does not clone or hack messaging apps; it displays and manages files and notification-derived content you choose to save.

• • Revoke Notification Access anytime in Android Settings > Apps > Special app access > Notification access

• • Deny storage/media / camera/overlay / battery permissions you do not want to grant (related features will be limited)

• • Opt out of personalized ads via your device Ad settings; reset your advertising ID

• • Disable notifications in Android Settings > Apps > SmartTube / Smart Tube > Notifications

• • Delete local downloads, Safe Box items, recovered content, bookmarks, and history using in-app controls or your device file tools

• • Manage or cancel subscriptions in Google Play

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes are effective when posted on this page (and/or updated in the App’s privacy policy assets). Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. Please review this page periodically.

If you have questions or suggestions about this Privacy Policy, contact:

Email: developerkingbeta@gmail.com

Thank you for using SmartTube.