Privacy Policy for File Manager App
Last Updated: 31/07/2025)
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how the Smart File Manager app ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information. It applies to all users globally and complies with major privacy regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. Information We Collect
We do not collect or store any personal information from users.
However, the app may request access to the following:
- Storage Access: To read, modify, and manage files and folders on your device.
- USB/OTG Access (Optional): To read files from external USB devices, if you choose to use this feature.
- Notification Access: To deliver push notifications for reminders, file operations, and announcements.
- Camera & Media Access (optional in future versions): To scan documents, take photos for PDFs, and perform image-based functions.
- Internet Access (planned): For browsing, online file previews, or downloading WhatsApp statuses (future scope).
All permissions are only used to provide app functionality. We do not transmit your data to any server.
2. How We Use Permissions
All permissions requested are used for the following purposes:
- Storage: To view, copy, move, rename, delete, or share files
- USB OTG: (Optional) To access and manage files from USB storage
- Network (if applicable): For sharing files or for displaying ads (see below)
We do not use your personal information for any marketing, analytics, or profiling.
Our app may use third-party services like:
- AdMob by Google (if monetization is enabled): To show ads. AdMob may collect limited data for ad personalization. See Google Privacy Policy for more details.
- Google Play Services: For app updates, crash reporting, and other core functionalities.
We do not control the data collection of these third parties. Please review their privacy policies for further information.
4. Data Storage and Security
All file operations are performed locally on your device.
No files or personal data are uploaded to our servers.
Any online features (like browsing or downloads) are only initiated by the user and processed directly on the device.
This app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children. If we become aware of such data, it will be deleted promptly.
Regardless of your country of access, we adhere to international privacy standards and ensure:
- No data collection
- No tracking
- Full control remains with the user
If any regional laws require you to be informed of your rights (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), rest assured: since we do not collect any data, no action is required on your part.
7. Future Features & Data Use
Some features like WhatsApp Status Download, Document Scanning, and Web Browsing are planned for future versions. These will be entirely optional, and users will be informed about the relevant permissions before use. This policy will be updated accordingly before rollout.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may revise this policy as we add new features or update third-party integrations. Users will be notified of changes through this page. Please check regularly for updates.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, feel free to contact us:
