# Privacy Policy for XtreamVault **Last Updated:** October 2024 **Application Name:** XtreamVault **Package Name:** com.xtream.vault **Developer / Publisher:** XtreamVault Team **Contact Email:** support@xtreamvault.app --- ## 1. Introduction XtreamVault ("we", "our", or "the Application") is committed to protecting user privacy and ensuring transparent data practices. This Privacy Policy outlines how information is handled when you use the **XtreamVault** mobile application. By installing and using XtreamVault, you acknowledge and agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy. --- ## 2. Nature of the Application & Non-Hosting Disclaimer XtreamVault is an independent client-side utility and diagnostic tool designed for parsing, discovering, organizing, and verifying public Xtream Codes API endpoints, server latencies, and M3U playlists. ### **Important Legal Disclaimers:** * **No Media Hosting:** XtreamVault does **not** host, own, transmit, archive, syndicate, broadcast, or distribute any video streams, IPTV channels, audio files, or copyrighted media. * **No Proprietary Stream Infrastructure:** XtreamVault does not operate, control, or maintain any streaming servers, content distribution networks (CDNs), or stream relays. * **Public Aggregation & Diagnostic Utility:** Any portal configurations, server hostnames, or credentials displayed within the tool are derived from publicly accessible, user-contributed online repositories, text pastes, and community indexes, or are manually input directly by the user. * **End-User Responsibility:** Users are solely responsible for ensuring that any server connectivity testing, stream parsing, or playlist playback conducted via their own device complies with all copyright regulations, intellectual property laws, and terms of service in their applicable jurisdiction. --- ## 3. Information We DO NOT Collect XtreamVault is designed with a strict privacy-first architecture: * **Zero Personal Information Collected:** We do **not** collect, solicit, process, or sell your name, email address, physical address, phone number, contacts, or financial information. * **No User Accounts or Registration:** You do not need to create an account or provide any login credentials to use XtreamVault. * **No Central Server Logs:** We do not operate remote tracking servers that log your queries, tested server endpoints, or browsing actions. * **No Location Tracking:** We do not request, track, or access your GPS or precise physical location. --- ## 4. Local On-Device Data Storage All data created or saved through your use of XtreamVault is stored **strictly locally on your device** within the application's protected sandbox storage (`SharedPreferences`): * **Saved Portals & Favorites:** Server addresses, usernames, passwords, and favorite channels you choose to save remain solely on your device. * **Custom Playlists & M3U Exports:** Any playlists generated or exported are written directly to your local device memory. * **Application Settings:** Your interface preferences, sorting options, and catalog sources are stored locally. **None of this data is ever synced, uploaded, or transmitted to any proprietary servers.** --- ## 5. Third-Party Advertising & Services (Google AdMob) To provide the application free of charge, XtreamVault integrates **Google AdMob** (Google Mobile Ads SDK) to display banner, interstitial, and rewarded advertisements. ### **Data Collected by Third-Party Advertising SDKs:** Google AdMob may automatically collect and process certain pseudonymous technical data to serve relevant advertisements, detect fraud, and report ad performance: * **Advertising Identifiers:** Google Advertising ID (AAID) on Android devices. * **Device Telemetry:** Device manufacturer, hardware model, operating system version, system language, and screen dimensions. * **Coarse Network Information:** IP address-derived coarse geographic location (e.g., country or city level) and carrier/network type. * **Ad Interaction Metrics:** Ad views, clicks, and load diagnostic events. ### **Relevant Third-Party Privacy Policies:** For detailed information regarding how Google collects, protects, and processes advertising data, please review: * [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy) * [Google Advertising Technologies](https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads) * [How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services](https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites) ### **How to Opt Out of Personalized Ads:** You can reset or disable personalized advertising identifiers at any time via your Android device settings: * Open **Settings** → **Google** → **Ads** (or **Privacy** → **Ads**). * Tap **Reset Advertising ID** or **Delete Advertising ID**. --- ## 6. Device Permissions Requested XtreamVault requests only minimal Android operating system permissions essential for its core functionality: | Permission | Technical Requirement | | :--- | :--- | | `android.permission.INTERNET` | Required to ping and verify connectivity to user-requested Xtream Codes servers, retrieve public directory updates, and load AdMob advertisements. | | `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` | Required by the network testing engine and AdMob SDK to verify active network connectivity prior to initiating connection requests. | XtreamVault does **NOT** request access to sensitive permissions such as Camera, Microphone, Contacts, Phone State, Calendar, SMS, or Fine Location. --- ## 7. Data Retention & User Deletion Rights (Google Play Data Safety) Because all user-configured data is stored locally: * **Manual Removal:** You can remove any saved server, favorite item, or playlist directly within the application interface. * **Permanent Full Deletion:** You can permanently purge all stored data and cached information at any moment by navigating to: * **Android Settings** → **Apps** → **XtreamVault** → **Storage** → **Clear Storage / Clear Data**. * **Uninstall:** Uninstalling the application automatically and irreversibly removes all local application data from your device. --- ## 8. Children’s Privacy (COPPA & GDPR-K Compliance) XtreamVault is a specialized technical utility and is **not directed to children under the age of 13** (or under the age of 16 in the European Union). We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take immediate steps to remove such information. --- ## 9. Security We prioritize the security of your local configurations. All locally stored data resides in the Android sandbox environment, which prevents unauthorized access by other standard applications on non-rooted devices. We also utilize industry-standard cryptographic algorithms (such as AES-GCM) where applicable to safeguard local resource integrity. --- ## 10. DMCA & Copyright Compliance Policy XtreamVault complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and international copyright legislation. * We do not host, store, or stream copyrighted material. * If you are a copyright owner or legal representative and believe that any index listing or external URL reference infringes upon your copyrighted content, please notify us with relevant legal documentation at our contact address. We review and remove verified infringing public listings promptly. --- ## 11. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may periodically revise this Privacy Policy to reflect software updates, technical modifications, or applicable legal standards. Any revisions will be published immediately on this hosted page with an updated "Last Updated" timestamp. We encourage users to review this page periodically. --- ## 12. Contact Information If you have any questions, inquiries, feedback, or DMCA requests regarding this Privacy Policy or XtreamVault, please contact us at: * **Email:** support@xtreamvault.app * **Application:** XtreamVault (com.xtream.vault) * **Developer:** XtreamVault Team