Privacy Policy (Data Recovery: Restore Files)

Privacy Policy for Data Recovery: Restore Files

Effective Date: August 21, 2026
Last Updated: August 21, 2026

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Data Recovery: Restore Files ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application (the "App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you understand how your data is handled.

By using Data Recovery: Restore Files, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

1. Files and Storage Data

What We Collect:

  • File metadata (names, sizes, dates, types) from your device storage
  • Deleted file information stored in trash folders
  • Media files you choose to recover
  • Recycle bin contents (files you delete while the app is installed)

How We Use It:

  • To scan your device for recoverable files
  • To display found files in the app interface
  • To copy selected files to your chosen recovery destination
  • To maintain a local recycle bin for file protection

Important:

  • ✅ All file scanning happens locally on your device
  • ✅ Files are never uploaded to our servers or cloud storage
  • ✅ We do not access the content of your files, only metadata
  • ✅ Recovered files are saved only to folders you choose on your device
  • ✅ You can delete recovered files and recycle bin contents at any time

2. Device Information

What We Collect:

  • Android version and API level
  • Device model and manufacturer
  • Screen size and density
  • Available storage space
  • App version and build number

How We Use It:

  • To ensure app compatibility with your device
  • To optimize scanning performance
  • To diagnose technical issues and crashes
  • To improve app features and user experience

Important:

  • This information is anonymous and cannot identify you personally
  • No unique device identifiers (IMEI, serial number) are collected

3. Usage Analytics

What We Collect (via Firebase Analytics or similar):

  • App opens and session duration
  • Feature usage (which buttons you tap, which screens you visit)
  • Scan statistics (how many files found, recovery success rates)
  • Crash reports and error logs
  • In-app event tracking (e.g., "scan started", "file recovered")

How We Use It:

  • To understand which features are most useful
  • To identify and fix bugs and crashes
  • To improve app performance and stability
  • To measure user engagement
  • To make data-driven development decisions

Important:

  • Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized
  • We cannot identify individual users from analytics
  • No personal information is included in analytics
  • You can opt out of analytics in Android Settings → Google → Ads

4. Advertising Data (Free Version Only)

What We Collect (via Google AdMob):

  • Advertising ID (AAID - a resettable identifier)
  • IP address (for ad serving and fraud prevention)
  • Device type and operating system
  • Ad interaction data (views, clicks)

How We Use It:

  • To display relevant advertisements in the free version
  • To measure ad performance
  • To prevent ad fraud

Important:

  • Ads are provided by Google AdMob (third-party service)
  • AdMob may collect additional data per Google's policies
  • AdMob Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
  • Premium subscribers see no ads and no advertising data is collected
  • You can opt out of personalized ads: Android Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization

5. Purchase Information

What We Collect (via Google Play Billing):

  • Subscription status (active, expired, canceled)
  • Purchase tokens (for verification)
  • Subscription plan (weekly, monthly, yearly)
  • Purchase date and renewal date

How We Use It:

  • To verify your Premium subscription status
  • To unlock Premium features
  • To provide support for billing issues
  • To prevent subscription fraud

Important:

  • Payment processing is handled entirely by Google Play
  • We never see your credit card or payment information
  • Google Play Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
  • Purchase history is available in Google Play Store → Account → Purchase history

Information We DO NOT Collect

We want to be clear about what we do not collect:

❌ No Personal Information:

  • No name, email address, or phone number (unless you contact support)
  • No location data (GPS, Wi-Fi, cell tower)
  • No contacts, messages, or call logs
  • No login credentials or passwords

❌ No File Content:

  • We do not read the content of your photos, videos, or documents
  • We only read file metadata (name, size, date) to identify recoverable files
  • File content stays on your device

❌ No Cloud Upload:

  • Files are never uploaded to remote servers
  • All recovery happens locally on your device
  • No remote backup service (unless you manually use cloud storage)

❌ No Cross-App Tracking:

  • We do not track your behavior across other apps
  • We do not share your data with data brokers

How We Use Your Information

Primary Uses

  1. Core Functionality:

    • Scan device storage for deleted files
    • Display scan results in the app
    • Recover selected files to chosen destination
    • Maintain local recycle bin

  2. Service Improvement:

    • Analyze app performance and crashes
    • Understand feature usage patterns
    • Prioritize development of new features
    • Optimize scanning algorithms

  3. Subscription Management:

    • Verify Premium subscription status
    • Unlock Premium features (unlimited recovery, Turbo scan, etc.)
    • Handle free trial eligibility
    • Process subscription renewals and cancellations

  4. Customer Support:

    • Respond to support inquiries
    • Troubleshoot technical issues
    • Provide guidance on using the app

  5. Advertising (Free Version Only):

    • Display ads to support free version
    • Measure ad performance
    • Prevent ad fraud

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for processing your information:

  • Consent: You consent by installing and using the app
  • Contract: Processing necessary to provide the service you requested
  • Legitimate Interest: Improving app functionality and preventing fraud

Data Sharing and Disclosure

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data:

1. Google Play Services

2. Google AdMob (Free Version Only)

  • Purpose: Display advertisements
  • Data Shared: Advertising ID, device info, ad interactions
  • Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
  • Opt-Out: Android Settings → Google → Ads

3. Firebase Analytics (or Similar)

When We May Disclose Data

We may disclose your information only in these limited circumstances:

  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government request
  • Safety: To protect the safety and rights of users or the public
  • Business Transfer: If our company is acquired or merged (users will be notified)
  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing

We will NEVER:

  • ❌ Sell your data to third parties
  • ❌ Share your files with anyone
  • ❌ Use your data for purposes not disclosed in this policy
  • ❌ Share data for marketing by others

Data Security

How We Protect Your Data

On-Device Security:

  • ✅ Files remain on your device with Android's built-in encryption
  • ✅ Recycle bin files stored in app's private directory
  • ✅ App uses secure coding practices
  • ✅ Regular security updates

Network Security:

  • ✅ All network communications use HTTPS encryption
  • ✅ API calls to Google Play use secure connections
  • ✅ No file uploads = no transmission risk

Access Control:

  • ✅ Storage permissions required only for scanning
  • ✅ App follows Android's permission model
  • ✅ No unnecessary permission requests

Limitations

While we implement reasonable security measures:

  • We cannot guarantee 100% security (no system can)
  • Your device's security is your responsibility (use screen lock, keep OS updated)
  • If your device is compromised, your data may be at risk
  • Lost or stolen devices should be reported immediately

Data Retention

How Long We Keep Data

On Your Device:

  • Scan Results: Stored until you run a new scan or clear app data
  • Recovered Files: Stored until you manually delete them
  • Recycle Bin: Files kept for 30 days (free) or 90 days (Premium), then auto-deleted
  • App Settings: Stored until you uninstall the app

On Our Servers (Analytics):

  • Usage Data: Retained for 14 months, then automatically deleted
  • Crash Logs: Retained for 90 days, then automatically deleted
  • Subscription Status: Retained for duration of subscription + 1 year for support

Deleting Your Data

You can delete your data at any time:

Within the App:

  • Settings → Clear Recovered Files
  • Settings → Empty Recycle Bin
  • Settings → Clear App Data

On Your Device:

  • Android Settings → Apps → Data Recovery → Clear Data
  • Android Settings → Apps → Data Recovery → Uninstall

From Google:

  • Google Account → Data & Privacy → Delete analytics data
  • Google Play → Settings → Clear device history

Requesting Deletion:

  • Email us: privacy@jtdev.com (replace with your email)
  • We will delete your data within 30 days

Your Privacy Rights

All Users

You have the right to:

  • ✅ Access: Request a copy of data we have about you
  • ✅ Deletion: Request deletion of your data
  • ✅ Correction: Correct inaccurate data
  • ✅ Opt-Out: Disable analytics and personalized ads
  • ✅ Withdraw Consent: Stop using the app at any time

Additional Rights (EEA/GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you also have:

  • ✅ Right to Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
  • ✅ Right to Object: Object to data processing
  • ✅ Right to Restrict: Restrict processing of your data
  • ✅ Right to Complain: Lodge complaint with your data protection authority

Additional Rights (California/CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have:

  • ✅ Right to Know: What personal information we collect and how it's used
  • ✅ Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
  • ✅ Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
  • ✅ Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising rights

How to Exercise Your Rights

Email: privacy@jtdev.com
Subject: Privacy Rights Request
Include: Your device model, Android version, and specific request

We will respond within 30 days.

Children's Privacy

Data Recovery is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in the EEA).

  • ❌ We do not knowingly collect data from children
  • ❌ We do not market to children
  • ❌ If we discover we collected data from a child, we will delete it immediately

Parents: If you believe your child has provided information to us, contact privacy@jtdev.com

International Data Transfers

Our App:

  • Processes data locally on your device
  • No cross-border data transfers for file recovery

Third-Party Services:

  • Google Play Services: Operates globally, subject to Google's policies
  • Firebase/Analytics: May transfer data to Google servers worldwide
  • Data is protected by Google's security measures and compliance certifications

EEA Users:

  • Google uses Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for data transfers
  • Your data is protected under GDPR even when transferred

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

We will notify you of changes by:

  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Showing an in-app notification for significant changes
  • Posting the updated policy in the app

Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Previous versions: Available upon request at privacy@jtdev.com

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy:

Email: support@jtdev.com (replace with your actual support email)
In-App: Settings → Help & Support → Contact Us
Response Time: Within 48 hours

For Privacy-Specific Inquiries:
Email: privacy@jtdev.com
Subject: Privacy Policy Question

For Data Protection Officer (if applicable):
Email: dpo@jtdev.com

By using Data Recovery, you consent to:

  • This Privacy Policy
  • Collection and use of data as described
  • Use of third-party services (Google Play, AdMob, Firebase)

If you do not agree, please do not use the app.

Additional Information

Google Play's Data Safety

This app's data handling is also disclosed in Google Play's Data Safety section:

  • Data collected: Files & docs, App activity, Device ID
  • Data usage: App functionality, Analytics, Advertising
  • Data sharing: Analytics provider, Ad network
  • Security: Data encrypted in transit

Cookies and Tracking

This app does not use cookies. Analytics tracking is done through mobile SDKs (Firebase).

Do Not Track (DNT)

Mobile apps do not support DNT signals. To opt out of tracking:

  • Android Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
  • Or use the app's privacy settings (if available)

Summary (TL;DR)

What we collect:

  • ✅ File metadata (for recovery)
  • ✅ Usage analytics (to improve app)
  • ✅ Ads data (free version only)

What we DON'T collect:

  • ❌ Personal info (name, email, location)
  • ❌ File contents
  • ❌ No cloud uploads

Your data:

  • 🔒 Stays on your device
  • 🔒 Never sold to third parties
  • 🔒 Deleted when you uninstall

Your rights:

  • ✅ Access, delete, or export your data
  • ✅ Opt out of analytics and ads
  • ✅ Contact us with concerns

This Privacy Policy is effective as of August 21, 2026.

For the complete, legally binding version, please read the full policy above.

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