Last Updated: August 2026
Welcome to Techno With Friends. This Privacy Policy explains how our application collects, uses, and protects your information. By using this app, you agree to the terms outlined below.
1. Purpose of the Application:
Techno With Friends is a specialized entertainment, educational, media, and accessibility application built primarily keeping visually impaired users in mind. The app features our dedicated tools, including PDF Studio, accessible utilities, media tools, and our "FM Radio (Techno With Friends)" station, offering entertainment, technical tutorials, and informative content accessible via audio.
2. Permissions We Request and Why:
Location (ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION / ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION): We require location access strictly for features like Live Weather, Nearby Places, and Travel Mode / Live Navigation to provide you with accurate local information and assistance. Location data is used in real-time and is not stored or shared.
Camera (CAMERA): We require camera access for the Camera Reader feature, designed to help visually impaired users read text or scan printed materials locally on their device. Images/video frames are processed locally and are not uploaded or stored on our servers.
Microphone (RECORD_AUDIO): We require microphone access strictly for features such as Karaoke, Voice Recorder, and Voice Typing. Your voice is recorded and processed locally on your device. We do not upload, listen to, or store your personal voice recordings on our servers.
Storage & Media Access (READ/WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE / READ_MEDIA_AUDIO / IMAGES / VIDEO): We require storage and media access to let you select files for PDF Studio (such as merging, splitting, compressing, extracting text, converting images to PDF/TXT/Word), play local music, and save your generated files directly to your device's public Documents or Music folders.
3. Data Processing (Vocal Remover):
For the "Vocal Remover" feature, your selected audio file may be temporarily sent to our secure API servers solely for the purpose of separating vocals and instruments. The files are processed automatically and are deleted immediately after processing. We do not keep a copy of your media.
4. Third-Party Services & APIs:
Our application utilizes third-party engines and APIs for optimal performance, including:
Superpowered Audio SDK (for offline audio effects like Reverb and Echo).
Oboe / ExoPlayer (for audio engine and media playback).
Google ML Kit (for on-device OCR / text recognition).
5. Copyright & Streaming Disclaimer (Live Audio/Radio/TV Services):
Techno With Friends does NOT host, broadcast, or store any media streams on its servers. All related radio channels, TV streams, and media content belong strictly to their respective original owners and copyright holders; we have no ownership or proprietary rights over them. We act solely as a media player or directory to play these streams for users.
If any copyright owner or broadcaster feels that any stream or content provided in our app violates their policies or rights, they can email us directly at Tecknowithfriends@gmail.com. Upon receiving a valid request, we will immediately remove or disable the respective channel or link from our application.
6. Data Collection & Analytics:
We do not collect personally identifiable information (PII) such as your name, address, or email unless you explicitly provide it to us for support.
7. Contact Us:
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to report a copyright or streaming issue, please contact us at: Tecknowithfriends@gmail.com