🛡️ Privacy Policy for Smart Data Share: Phone Clone

Effective Date: [Update Date]

1. Introduction

Apps Vista Studio (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to safeguarding the privacy of its users. This Privacy Policy explains how Smart Data Share: Phone Clone (“the App”) collects, accesses, uses, and protects information when you use our services.

We follow a privacy-by-design approach and comply with:

• Google Play Developer Program Policies

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

• Other applicable international data protection regulations

By installing or using the App, you acknowledge and agree to this Privacy Policy.

2. App Description & Functionality

Smart Data Share: Phone Clone is a utility application designed to help users transfer and manage data securely between Android devices without relying on cloud storage or remote servers.

Main Functionalities:

• Wireless File Transfer: Share photos, videos, audio files, apps, and documents using Wi-Fi or hotspot

• Phone Cloning (Selective): Transfer selected data such as contacts and media

• Duplicate File Remover: Scan and remove duplicate or unnecessary files

• Contact Cleaner: Detect, merge, and delete duplicate contacts

⚠️ Clarification:
The App does NOT access or process:

• Call logs

• SMS or MMS messages

• Calendar entries

• Personal reminders

3. Data Collection, Access & Usage

We strictly follow the principle of data minimization. The App only accesses data that is necessary for user-requested features.

🚫 We do NOT collect, store, or transmit personal files to any external server.

Detailed Data Handling:

3.1 Files (Photos, Videos, Documents, Apps)

• Purpose: File transfer & duplicate detection

• Access Type: User-initiated only

• Processing: Temporary, in-device memory

• Storage: Not stored permanently

• Sharing: Never shared externally

3.2 Contacts

• Purpose: Contact transfer & duplicate cleanup

• Access: Only when user grants permission

• Processing: Local device only

• Storage: No remote storage

• Sharing: Not shared with any third party

3.3 Storage Permission

• Purpose: Read and write selected files for transfer

• Scope: Limited to user-selected data

• Processing: Temporary use only

3.4 Device & Technical Information

• Examples: Device model, OS version, app performance data

• Purpose: Improve app stability and performance

• Nature: Non-personal, non-identifiable

• Sharing: Not linked to user identity

3.5 Wi-Fi / Network Information

• Purpose: Establish peer-to-peer connection between devices

• Usage: Only for local data transfer

• Data Exposure: No personal data is transmitted externally

4. How We Use Your Information

We use accessed data strictly for:

• Providing core app functionality

• Enabling secure file transfers

• Improving app performance and stability

• Fixing bugs and crashes

✅ We do NOT use your data for:

• Selling user data

• Profiling users

• Unauthorized tracking

5. User Consent & Permissions

The App requests permissions transparently at runtime with clear explanations.

Permissions We Request:

• Storage: To access files for transfer

• Contacts: For contact sharing and cleanup

• Wi-Fi / Network: To connect devices

Users have full control and can revoke permissions anytime:

Device Settings → Apps → Smart Data Share → Permissions

6. Data Security

We implement strong security practices to ensure your data remains safe:

• 100% on-device processing (no cloud storage)

• Secure transfer protocols using AES encryption & TLS standards

• Automatic deletion of temporary files after each session

• No background data access without user interaction

• No hidden data collection mechanisms

7. Data Retention Policy

• All accessed and transferred data is deleted immediately after completion

• No personal data is retained on our servers

• Temporary cache is cleared automatically

Exception:

Non-personal technical data (e.g., crash reports via Google services) may be retained as per their policies.

8. User Rights

You have the right to:

• Access information about how your data is used

• Revoke permissions at any time

• Request clarification or support

• Request deletion confirmation (if applicable)

📧 Contact: vividapptech4@gmail.com
We respond within 30 days.

9. Advertising & Third-Party Services

The App may use third-party services such as:

• Google AdMob

These services may collect:

• Advertising ID

• Device-level non-personal identifiers

Important Notes:

• No personal files, contacts, or private data are shared

• Data is used only for advertising and analytics purposes

Opt-Out Option:

Users can disable personalized ads:
Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization

10. Children’s Privacy

The App is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If such data is identified, it will be deleted immediately.

11. International Users

If you are accessing the App from outside your country:

• Data remains on your device

• No international data transfer occurs

• Privacy protections remain the same regardless of location

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect:

• Legal or regulatory updates

• App feature changes

• Improvements in transparency

All updates will be clearly displayed within the App and on the Play Store listing.

13. Contact Information

For any questions, concerns, or privacy-related requests:

📧 Email:vividapptech4@gmail.com