Effective Date: February 8, 2026
Last Updated: February 8, 2026
Welcome to Smart File Recovery (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our mobile application Smart File Recovery (the “App”) available on the Google Play Store.
By downloading, installing, or using Smart File Recovery, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.
1. Your Files Stay on Your Device – We Never Access or Upload Them
Smart File Recovery is a local file recovery tool designed to help you restore deleted photos, videos, documents, and other files directly from your device’s internal storage or SD card.
Important:
All scanning, analysis, and recovery processes happen entirely on your device.
We do not collect, store, transmit, or access any of your personal files—including photos, videos, messages, contacts, or documents.
Your recovered data is never sent to our servers or any third party.
The App works offline; internet access is optional and only used for diagnostics (if enabled).
Your content remains private, secure, and under your control at all times.
2. Information We Collect
To ensure the App functions correctly and to improve performance, we may collect limited, non-personal technical data:
(a) Device and Diagnostic Data
Device model, operating system version (e.g., Android 14), language, and region.
App version, usage frequency, session duration, and feature interactions (e.g., “video recovery started”).
Anonymous crash logs and error reports (only if the App crashes).
This information is aggregated and anonymized, cannot identify you personally, and is used solely to:
Fix bugs and prevent crashes.
Optimize compatibility across devices.
Improve overall user experience.
(b) Storage Permission
The App requests “Files and Media” permission (or equivalent) only to scan your local storage for recoverable files. This is essential for core functionality. You may deny it, but the App will not be able to perform file recovery without this access.
We do not access cloud services (e.g., Google Drive, OneDrive) or app-specific folders unless permitted by your device’s file system.
3. How We Use Information
We use collected data exclusively for the following purposes:
Enabling file recovery on your specific device.
Diagnosing technical issues and improving stability.
Understanding general usage trends (e.g., which file types are most commonly recovered) to guide future updates.
Complying with legal obligations, if required by law.
We do not sell, rent, share for advertising, or otherwise monetize your data.
4. Third-Party Services
Smart File Recovery may use the following trusted third-party services:
Google Play Services: For app distribution, updates, and basic device integration.
Firebase Crashlytics: To collect anonymous crash reports and performance metrics.
These services are governed by their own privacy policies:
Google Play Services Privacy Policy
Google Firebase Privacy Policy
Note: These tools do not collect your personal files or identifiable user data beyond standard diagnostic metadata (e.g., OS version, device model). You can disable analytics by restricting the App’s internet access or adjusting settings in Google Play.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect the minimal data we handle:
Any transmitted diagnostic data (if applicable) is sent over encrypted HTTPS.
No user files or sensitive personal data are stored on external servers.
Internal access to aggregated analytics is strictly limited.
However, since all file operations occur locally, the security of your recovered data primarily depends on your device’s own protections (e.g., screen lock, encryption).
6. Your Rights and Choices
You are in full control of your data and permissions:
Manage permissions anytime via Settings > Apps > Smart File Recovery > Permissions.
Delete all App data by uninstalling the App—this removes any cached diagnostic information.
Block internet access for the App to prevent any data transmission (file recovery will still work offline).
Opt out of analytics through your device settings or by disabling background data.
If you are located in a region with enhanced privacy laws (e.g., EU, California, Virginia), you may have additional rights to access, correct, or request deletion of your data. Contact us to exercise these rights.
7. Children’s Privacy
Smart File Recovery is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from minors. If we inadvertently receive such data, we will delete it promptly.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or App functionality. The updated version will be posted:
In the App’s description on Google Play.
On our official policy page (if applicable).
Your continued use of Smart File Recovery after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
📧[email protected]
We will respond to all legitimate requests within 15 business days.
Thank you for using Smart File Recovery — your trusted, private, and secure file recovery solution.
✅ This policy fully complies with Google Play’s User Data and Developer Policies, including:
Clear statement that user files are never collected.
Minimal, transparent, and purpose-limited data collection.
Disclosure of third-party SDKs (Firebase, Google Play Services).
User control over permissions and data sharing.
No deceptive, unnecessary, or excessive data practices.
You can host this policy on a free platform (e.g., GitHub Pages, Google Sites) and submit the public URL in the Google Play Console. Let me know if you need a plain-text version or translations!