Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 07, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of Your information when You use the Win11 PC Launcher and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You.

We use Your Personal Data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

The words whose initial letters are capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

Account means a unique account created for You to access Our Service or parts of Our Service.
Application refers to Win11 PC Launcher, the Android software program provided by the Company.
Company (referred to as either "the Company", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Agreement) refers to the developers of Win11 PC Launcher.
Device means any device that can access the Service, such as a smartphone or digital tablet.
Personal Data (or "Personal Information") is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
Service refers to the Application.
Service Provider means any natural or legal person who processes data on behalf of the Company, including third-party companies employed to facilitate the Service or assist in analyzing how the Service is used.
Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself.

2. Sensitive Android Permissions & Data Handling

Win11 PC Launcher operates primarily as an offline, on-device application. However, to provide a seamless desktop-level experience on Android, the Application requires specific advanced permissions. We are committed to absolute transparency regarding how these are used.

All Files Access (MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE) Disclosure

Win11 PC Launcher includes a fully functional "This PC" File Explorer to provide a true desktop experience. To allow you to browse, copy, paste, zip/unzip, rename, and delete both media and non-media files (such as documents, PDFs, and archives) across your device's internal storage, the app requires the "All Files Access permission". Your privacy is guaranteed: this permission is used exclusively for local file management, and we never collect, upload, or share your personal files.

Accessibility Service API Disclosure

Win11 PC Launcher requires the Accessibility Service API to provide a seamless desktop experience and enable core system gestures. This permission is used exclusively to perform the following global screen actions without requiring root access:

Lock Screen: Turning off the screen when double-tapping the desktop or using the Start Menu power options.
Recent Apps (Task View): Opening the Android recent apps menu to simulate a desktop multitasking view.
Power Dialog: Opening the system power menu when clicking the power button in the Start Menu.
Notifications: Expanding the system notification panel from the taskbar.

Strict Privacy Promise: We respect your privacy completely. The Accessibility Service API is used only to execute these specific system navigation actions. Win11 PC Launcher does NOT use this permission to collect, monitor, store, or share any personal data, screen content, keystrokes, or tracking information. It cannot read your screen or interact with other apps on your behalf.

Device Administrator

The Application may request Device Administrator privileges (BIND_DEVICE_ADMIN). This is used as a legacy fallback method on older Android versions to allow the launcher to instantly turn off the screen and lock the device when you use sleep gestures. No personal data is accessed or collected through this privilege.

Notification Listener Service

The Application requests Notification Access to replicate a desktop taskbar experience. This allows the launcher to read incoming notifications, display them in the desktop Notification Center, and allow you to interact with them. Notification data is processed locally on your device. It is never transmitted to Our servers, shared with third parties, or stored permanently.

Contacts Access

The Application may request access to your contacts (READ_CONTACTS). This allows the Global Search overlay to find your contacts so you can quickly initiate calls or SMS messages directly from the launcher search bar. Contact data is queried and processed locally on the device. It is never uploaded or shared.

3. Data We Collect and How We Use It

Local Device Data

Your custom desktop layouts, pinned apps, custom icons, folders, and UI preferences are stored locally on your device in an encrypted Isar database and SharedPreferences. This data remains on your device unless you actively choose to export a backup.

Location Information

If you utilize the desktop Weather Widget, the Application requires your location data. We use this information to fetch localized weather forecasts via third-party APIs (e.g., Open-Meteo). Location data is stored temporarily on the device to cache weather results and is not stored on Our servers. You can revoke this permission at any time via your Device settings.

Licensing and Monetization Data

If you purchase the Pro version of the launcher:

Google Play Billing: Purchases made via the Play Store are handled entirely by Google. We do not collect or store your payment information.
Enterprise Licensing: If you activate the launcher via an Enterprise Product Key, a mathematically hashed Installation ID (derived from a secure device identifier) is securely transmitted to Our licensing server to validate the key and authorize Pro features. This ID is fully anonymized and cannot be reverse-engineered to identify you or your device hardware.

Google Drive Integration (User Data Policy)

The Application offers an optional feature to securely back up your launcher settings or browse your cloud files using Google Drive.

Access: The App uses the Google Drive API (drive.readonly and drive.file scopes) to allow you to browse your cloud files inside the "This PC" file manager, upload launcher backups, and restore them.
Use & Transfer: Win11 PC Launcher's use and transfer to any other app of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.
Data Sharing: We do not share, sell, or transfer your Google Drive data to any third-party tools, AI models, or analytics services. Your cloud data flows strictly between the Google API and your local device.

4. Third-Party Services and APIs

To provide dynamic desktop widgets (News, Sports, Stocks, Weather), the Application connects directly to third-party public APIs. When rendering these widgets, your Device's IP address and standard network requests are sent to these providers:

Open-Meteo: For local weather data.
Yahoo Finance: For live stock market updates.
ESPN / BBC / TechCrunch (RSS): For live sports scores and news headlines.

We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policies of these services, as we have no control over their data collection practices.

5. Retention of Your Personal Data

The Company will retain Your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.

Local Data: App preferences, grid layouts, and cached files are retained on your device indefinitely until you clear the Application's data or uninstall the Application.
License Data: Anonymized Installation IDs used for Pro activation are securely retained on our licensing servers to facilitate license transfers and verify purchase legitimacy.
Cloud Backups: Backups uploaded to Google Drive are subject to your own Google account retention policies. You may delete them manually from your Drive at any time.

6. Security of Your Personal Data

The security of Your Personal Data is a priority. We implement robust, commercially reasonable security practices, including on-device XOR encryption for backup payloads and secure HTTPS protocols for license verification. However, remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While We strive to protect Your Personal Data, We cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to, and We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from, anyone under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). If You are a parent or guardian and You believe Your child has provided Us with Personal Information, please contact Us. If We become aware that We have collected Personal Information from a minor without verification of parental consent, We will take steps to remove that information from Our servers.

8. 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 and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this document.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

9. Contact Us

If You have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, You can contact Us:

By email: smkmayomisamuel@gmail.com

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