Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 2, 2025

This Privacy Policy outlines how Spy Vault: Thief Detector App ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you use our mobile application. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is protected in accordance with applicable laws and industry best practices.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you use the app:

• Device Information: Includes model, manufacturer, operating system version, and app version for troubleshooting and analytics purposes.
• Intruder Data: Captured images, audio recordings, timestamps, and GPS location (if permission granted) in case of unauthorized unlock attempts.
• User Email (Optional): Collected only if the user configures the app to email intruder logs to a designated email address.
• Crash Logs & Performance Data: Collected via third-party services like Google Firebase to improve app reliability.
• SIM State Information: The app detects if the SIM card has been changed and sends an alert email to the user.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To detect unauthorized access attempts and notify the rightful device owner.
• To improve app stability, performance, and security.
• To deliver app features such as intruder capture, SIM change detection, email reporting, and device location tracking (with permission).
• To analyze app usage trends through anonymized analytics data.

3. Permissions and Their Use

The app may request the following Android permissions, with explanations for their use:

• Camera: To capture photos when an unauthorized unlock attempt is detected.
• Microphone: To record short audio clips after failed login attempts (if enabled).
• Location: To fetch the device’s approximate or exact location during suspicious activity (if enabled).
• Read Phone State (SIM State): To detect if the SIM card has been changed and send alert to the configured email.
• Internet Access: Required for sending reports and logs via email and connecting to analytics services.

4. Data Retention

All sensitive data (such as intruder images and recordings) is stored only temporarily in memory and never uploaded to our servers or stored permanently. Data is automatically deleted after it's emailed or once the app is closed.

5. Data Security

We take data security seriously and implement industry-standard measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure. Sensitive data is handled within the app and not retained longer than necessary.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with any third party. The app does not transmit your data to any external server. Intruder logs and alerts are emailed only to the address you configure, using your device’s mail client.

7. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services to improve our app. These services are governed by their own privacy policies:

• Firebase Analytics: For understanding usage patterns and crash diagnostics. Google Privacy Policy
• Firebase Crashlytics: For app crash tracking and diagnostics.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover that a child has provided us with personal data, we will delete it immediately.

9. User Control and Rights

You have the right to:

• Review the data captured by the app
• Delete any data handled by the app
• Uninstall the app at any time

10. International Data Transfers

We do not transfer your data internationally. All processing and handling occur locally on your Android device. Any emails sent by the app are handled by your chosen email provider.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be reflected with a new "Effective Date" at the top of this document. We encourage users to review this page periodically for any updates.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: copydevelover@gmail.com