Privacy Policy for Remote For Samsung
Effective Date: September 25, 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Remote For Samsung (“we”, “our”, or “the App”) collects, uses, and discloses your information. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. The App allows you to control Samsung TVs via Wi-Fi and Infrared (IR).
We operate on a privacy-first basis. We do not require you to create an account, and we do not collect personal information (such as your name, email, address, or phone number) on our servers.
- Permissions Used:
android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES, ACCESS_WIFI_STATE, ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE, CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE, INTERNET, and location permission on Android 12 and earlier for Wi-Fi discovery.
- Purpose: To detect and connect to Samsung TVs on your local Wi-Fi network.
- Data Usage: The App scans for devices on your local network. This communication (IP addresses, MAC addresses of your TV) happens locally on your device. This network data is not uploaded to our external servers.
2.2. Infrared (IR) Blaster
- Permissions Used:
android.permission.TRANSMIT_IR.
- Purpose: To send control signals using your phone’s built-in Infrared hardware (if available).
- Data Usage: No data is collected. This is strictly a hardware interaction.
2.3. Voice Commands
- Permissions Used:
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO, requested only when you use voice control.
- Purpose: To control the TV using voice commands (e.g., “Volume Up”).
- Data Usage: The App invokes the device’s installed Android speech-recognition service. That service may process audio locally or send it to its provider, according to the provider’s settings and policy. The App receives recognized text for the command; the App does not save audio files or upload voice audio to our servers.
2.4. Advertising (Google AdMob)
- Permissions Used:
INTERNET, com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID.
- Purpose: To display advertisements to support the free version of the App.
- Data Usage: The App uses Google AdMob without third-party mediation adapters. Depending on your consent choices, Google may process device identifiers, IP address, app interactions, and ad-performance data. The App uses Google’s User Messaging Platform to request and manage ad consent where required. Ad requests are held until the SDK reports they may be made.
- Opt-Out: You can manage your advertising preferences in your Android device settings (Settings > Google > Ads).
- Third Party Policy: For more information, please visit Google AdMob Privacy & Terms.
2.5. Analytics and crash reports
- Services Used: Google Firebase Analytics and Firebase Crashlytics.
- Purpose: To understand app usage, ad performance, and technical failures.
- Data Usage: These SDKs may send app-event, device, installation, and diagnostic information to Google. This data is not limited to our own servers. We do not intentionally include your TV pairing token or your media files in analytics events. See Firebase privacy information.
- Permissions Used:
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES, android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO (Android 13+), or READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (older Android versions).
- Purpose: To enable you to browse and cast photos and videos from your device’s gallery to your Samsung TV using the DLNA media casting feature.
- Data Usage: The App accesses your photos and videos only when you navigate to the casting screen and choose to browse your media gallery. When you select a photo or video to cast:
- The media file is read from your device’s local storage
- A temporary local web server is created on your device to stream the media
- The media is streamed directly to your Samsung TV over your local Wi-Fi network
- No media files are uploaded to external servers, copied, stored permanently, or shared with third parties
- Frequency of Access: The App accesses your media library frequently during active use of the casting feature. This is a core functionality that requires ongoing access to display media thumbnails in a grid layout and to stream selected media to your TV.
- Data Retention: Media files are never copied, stored, or retained by the App. The local streaming server stops when you exit the Cast screen or close the app. All access is read-only and temporary.
- User Control: You can revoke these permissions at any time through your Android device settings (Settings > Apps > Remote For Samsung > Permissions), though this will disable the media casting functionality.
3. Data Retention
We do not operate a server that stores your TV list or media. Saved TV addresses, pairing tokens, and app preferences are stored on your device and can be cleared by uninstalling the App or clearing App Data. Third-party advertising, analytics, and crash-reporting providers may retain data under their own policies.
4. Children’s Privacy
Our App is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. You are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. Changes are effective immediately after they are posted.
If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at:
Email: nabin30217@gmail.com
Developer Website: https://nabin30217-star.github.io/samsung-tv-remote-privacy/