Privacy Policy
Software Updates: Update Check
Software Updates: Update Check
Effective Date: March 24, 2026
App Name: Software Updates: Update Check
Developer/Account Name: Wise Flare
Contact Email: info@wiseflare.org
Wise Flare (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains how our app Software Updates: Update Check collects, uses, and safeguards your information.
By using our app, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
We do not collect personally identifiable information such as name, email, or phone number unless voluntarily provided by you (e.g., via support email).
We may collect limited non-personal information such as:
Device type and model
Android version
Installed apps list (for update functionality)
App usage statistics
With your consent, we may collect:
Approximate or precise location
This is used to improve app functionality, analytics, and ads relevance.
We may collect:
Advertising ID (Ad ID)
Interaction with ads
App performance data
Our app requests the following permissions to provide core functionality:
PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS / QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
To detect installed apps and check for updates.
REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES
To help users uninstall apps.
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
To resume update checks after device restart.
INTERNET / ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE / ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
Required for update checks and fetching app data.
ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Used for analytics and improving user experience (optional and permission-based).
CAMERA
Used only if a feature requires scanning or capturing (if applicable).
POST_NOTIFICATIONS
To notify users about available app updates.
FOREGROUND_SERVICE / WAKE_LOCK / VIBRATE
To ensure smooth background operations.
Permissions like:
ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
These are used for personalized and non-personalized ads.
com.android.vending.BILLING / CHECK_LICENSE
For in-app purchases and license validation.
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
To receive updates and notifications.
Various manufacturer-specific permissions are used to:
Update app icon badges.
Improve launcher compatibility.
We use collected data to:
Provide app update functionality.
Improve app performance and user experience.
Show relevant ads.
Analyze usage trends.
Send notifications about updates.
We may use third-party services such as:
Google Play Services
Advertising networks (e.g., AppLovin, Google Ads)
Analytics providers
These services may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share non-personal data with:
Advertising partners.
Analytics providers.
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Our app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
You can:
Deny permissions at any time.
Disable ads personalization in device settings.
Contact us for any data-related concerns.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected with an updated effective date.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: info@wiseflare.org
Developer/Account Name: Wise Flare
App Name: Software Updates: Update Check