This Privacy Policy applies exclusively to the Filesflix Android application published on the Google Play Store (package: com.filesflix.app). It is written to comply with Google Play's User Data policy and the Data Safety requirements.
1. Who We Are
Filesflix is operated as an independent app. For any privacy-related inquiries, you may contact us at the details provided in the Contact section of this policy.
We are the sole data controller for all personal data collected through the Filesflix Android app. We do not sell your data to any third party.
2. Data We Collect
The Filesflix Android app collects the following data automatically when you use the app. No account registration or login is required.
2.1 Data Linked to Your Device (sent to our servers)
| Data Type | What It Is | Why We Collect It |
|---|---|---|
| Device Identifier (UUID) | A randomly generated unique ID created on first app launch, stored locally. | Analytics and app functionality. |
| Advertising ID (AAID) | Google's unique ID for advertisers, which can be reset or opted out of in Android Settings. | Advertising and Attribution. |
| Display Name | An optional nickname you set in the app's Profile section. | To personalise your in-app profile. |
| Device Model & Brand | e.g., "Samsung Galaxy S24" | Crash diagnostics and compatibility reporting. |
| Operating System Version | Android version number | Compatibility and crash diagnostics. |
| App Version & Build Number | Current installed version of Filesflix | Analytics and update management. |
| Screen Dimensions | Width × height in pixels | To serve correctly sized wallpaper images. |
| Device Locale | Language/region setting (e.g., "en-IN") | Content personalisation and analytics. |
| Crash & Error Logs | Stack traces and error messages when the app crashes | Diagnostics — to identify and fix bugs. |
| Performance Heartbeat | Periodic pings indicating the app is running | Analytics — session counting. |
2.2 Data Stored Locally Only (never leaves your device)
| Data Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Favourites list | Wallpapers you have saved as favourites |
| Download history | Wallpapers you have downloaded |
| Search history | Your recent in-app search queries |
| Interest & behaviour data | Your category interactions, used to power the "For You" feed — processed entirely on-device |
| Avatar selection | Profile avatar choice stored in app preferences |
3. How We Use Your Data
- App Functionality: Device ID and locale are used to serve personalised wallpaper recommendations and remember your profile settings.
- Analytics: Aggregated, non-identifiable data (device model, OS version, session counts) helps us understand how the app is used and prioritise improvements.
- Crash Diagnostics: Error logs are used solely to identify bugs and improve stability. They are not used for advertising or profiling.
- Advertising Support: We use the Google AdMob SDK to display advertisements. AdMob may use your device's Advertising ID to serve relevant ads and measure ad performance.
- No Third-Party Selling: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data with any third party.
4. Data Sharing
Data sent to our servers is transmitted to filesflix.com, hosted infrastructure operated by us. We do not share your personal data with third-party companies except as strictly necessary to operate the service (e.g., hosting providers) and only under binding confidentiality agreements.
The only third-party component that may access your network is Google Fonts, which downloads font files from fonts.googleapis.com when the app first renders. Google's own privacy policy applies to that interaction.
5. Permissions We Request
| Permission | Why It Is Needed |
|---|---|
| INTERNET | Required to fetch wallpaper images and content from our server. |
| SET_WALLPAPER | Required to set a downloaded wallpaper as your device home/lock screen background. |
| FOREGROUND_SERVICE / FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE | Required to run the wallpaper-setting process in the background without being killed by the OS, ensuring the wallpaper is applied even if you switch apps. |
| WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (Android ≤9 only) | Required on older Android versions to save wallpapers to your gallery. Not used on Android 10+. |
| READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (Android ≤12 only) | Required on older Android versions to read cached files. |
6. Data Security
- In Transit: All data sent between the app and our server uses HTTPS (TLS encryption). No data is transmitted over plain HTTP.
- At Rest: Data stored on your device uses Android's SharedPreferences, which is stored in the app's sandboxed private storage. It is not accessible to other apps.
- Server: Our servers at filesflix.com implement standard security practices.
7. Data Retention
Analytics and diagnostic data sent to our servers is retained for a maximum of 12 months, after which it is automatically deleted or anonymised.
All locally stored data (favourites, downloads, search history, preferences) remains on your device until you delete it, uninstall the app, or use the "Delete My Data" option in Settings.
8. Your Rights & Data Deletion
You have the right to access, correct, and delete your data at any time.
Delete Local Data
Go to Settings → Delete My Data within the app. This will immediately erase all locally stored favourites, downloads, search history, interest data, and profile information from your device.
Delete Server-Side Data
To request deletion of any data associated with your Device ID from our servers, contact us at the email address in Section 10. We will process your request within 30 days.
Uninstall
Uninstalling the app removes all locally stored data. To also remove server-side data, please submit a deletion request to us.
9. Children's Privacy
The Filesflix app is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.
10. Contact Us
For any privacy questions, data deletion requests, or concerns regarding this policy:
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Effective" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. For significant changes, we will notify you via an in-app notice.