Privacy Policy - CoolMote
Privacy Policy
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This Privacy Policy explains how [Your Name or Company Name] ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses information when you use our mobile application, CoolMote: Remote for Mecool Box (the "App").
By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
A. Permissions and Device Data
To function as a remote control, the App requires access to specific features on your device. We request the following permissions for the purposes listed below:
- Microphone (RECORD_AUDIO): Used solely for the Voice Search feature. Audio data is captured only when you actively press the voice button to transmit voice commands to your TV. We do not store, listen to, or share your voice recordings for any other purpose.
- Local Network & WiFi (ACCESS_WIFI_STATE, CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE): Required to discover and connect to your Mecool TV Box on your local network.
- Alarms (SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM, USE_EXACT_ALARM): Used specifically for the "Sleep Timer" feature to schedule actions accurately.
- Foreground Service: Used to maintain an active connection to your TV and ensure the remote functions (like PiP mode) do not disconnect while the app is in the background.
- Vibration: Used to provide haptic feedback when you press buttons.
B. Advertising and Analytics
The App is supported by advertisements. We use Google AdMob to display ads. AdMob may collect and use data to provide personalized ads.
Information collected by AdMob may include:
- Device Identifiers (e.g., Advertising ID)
- Location data (approximate)
- App usage data and performance metrics
For more information on how Google AdMob uses your data, please visit Google's Privacy & Terms.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Connect your smartphone to your TV Box via WiFi.
- Transmit commands (volume, channel, voice input) to the TV.
- Manage the Sleep Timer functionality.
- Display relevant advertisements (via AdMob).
- Improve the App's stability and performance.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information in the following situations:
- Service Providers: We share data with third-party vendors like Google AdMob to facilitate advertising services.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
4. Children's Privacy
Our App is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will immediately delete this from our servers.
5. Security
We value your trust in providing us your information, thus we strive to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it. But remember that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, you are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at:
Email:mail.sabinchy@gmail.com