# Privacy Policy
**Last Updated: May 2026**

## 1. Introduction
aPlayer ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information within our video playback and casting application. aPlayer is designed as a technical utility to play personal media and facilitate transmission to external devices.

## 2. Data Handling & Storage (Local-First Approach)
We believe your data belongs to you. To ensure maximum privacy:

* **Browsing History & Bookmarks:** Any data generated through the integrated web browser, including bookmarks and history, is stored locally on your device. aPlayer does not collect, sync, or upload this data to our servers or any third parties.
* **Local Media Access:** The app requires permission to access your device’s storage solely to index and play the video files you already own. We do not transmit, share, or monitor your personal files.
* **No Credential Tracking:** Our browser is a transparent portal; we do not monitor, collect, or store any passwords or sensitive information entered on third-party websites.

## 3. Advertising & Analytics
To provide our services for free, we partner with industry-standard advertising networks. These partners may use non-sensitive device identifiers to serve relevant ads:

* **Partners:** Google AdMob, Meta Audience Network, and AppLovin.
* **Technical Stability:** We use Firebase Crashlytics to monitor app performance and fix technical bugs. These tools do not collect personal identification.

## 4. Permissions & Connectivity
* **Local Storage & Media Access:** To enable the playback of your own video files, the App requires permission to access your device’s internal or external storage (SD card). This is used solely to index, display, and play your personal media content within the App.
* **Wi-Fi Connection:** Required to discover and establish a technical link between your mobile device and your TV/Casting hardware on the same local network.
* **Location Services:** On certain OS versions, this is a system requirement for Wi-Fi scanning to facilitate hardware discovery. We do not track your physical location.

## 5. Data Retention & Deletion
Since aPlayer does not collect or store personal data on external servers, all user-generated data (such as bookmarks and history) remains under your control on your local device. You can clear this information at any time through the App’s settings or by uninstalling the App.

## 6. Children’s Privacy
aPlayer is a general audience utility and does not knowingly collect any personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

## 7. Third-Party Content & Disclaimer
aPlayer is a technical transmission tool. We do not host, provide, or modify any media content. The App does not modify, transcode, or manipulate video streams; it acts only as a bridge to send content to your device. Users are responsible for ensuring the legality of the content they access. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites visited through the built-in browser.

## 8. Changes to This Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, technical updates, or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

## 9. Contact Us
For any questions regarding your privacy, please contact our support team at: **aplayer.care@gmail.com**