Privacy Policy

Last Updated:

App Version: 1.0.0

1. Introduction

Welcome to FavLinks Pro. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information in our mobile application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our practices.

FavLinks Pro is a local-first application, meaning all your data is stored exclusively on your device. We do not operate any servers that store user data.

2. Information We Do NOT Collect

To be absolutely clear, FavLinks Pro does NOT collect, transmit, or store any of the following:

• Your saved links or bookmarks
• Personal identification information
• Email addresses or contact information
• Device identifiers or IP addresses
• Usage statistics or analytics data
• Location data or GPS information
• Contacts, photos, or files from your device

3. Local Data Storage

3.1 What We Store Locally

All data created within FavLinks Pro is stored exclusively on your device using:

• Shared Preferences: For storing your PIN (encrypted) and app settings
• Local Database: For storing your links, categories, and app data

3.2 PIN Protection

Your 4-digit PIN is:

• Stored locally on your device using platform-native encryption
• Never transmitted over the internet
• Used only for local authentication within the app
• Changeable/resettable at any time (note: resetting deletes hidden links)

4. Internet Permissions

FavLinks Pro requires internet permission for only one purpose:

The app does NOT use internet access for:

• Uploading your links or data
• Sending analytics or tracking information
• Downloading advertisements
• Syncing with cloud services

5. Third-Party Services

FavLinks Pro uses minimal third-party services:

• Google Mobile Ads: For displaying ads (can be disabled in settings)
• Favicon Services: For retrieving website icons (optional)

When these services are used:

• No personal data is shared with them
• Only necessary technical information is transmitted

6. Your Data Control

7. Data Security

While we don't transmit your data, we implement several security measures:

• Local Encryption: PIN and sensitive data use platform encryption
• Secure Storage: Data stored in protected app directories
• No Backdoors: We don't include any data extraction mechanisms
• Regular Updates: Security patches and improvements

8. Children's Privacy

FavLinks Pro is safe for all ages because:

• We don't collect any personal information
• No registration or account creation required
• Content is user-created (only the links you save)
• No social features or external interactions

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. When we do:

• We'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top
• We'll notify you in the app if changes are significant
• Continued use after changes means you accept the updated policy

Since we don't collect data, policy changes primarily affect how we communicate our practices, not how we handle your information.

10. Contact Us

11. Open Source Transparency

We believe in transparency. While FavLinks Pro isn't fully open source, we:

• Clearly disclose all data practices in this policy
• Welcome technical questions about our implementation
• Consider open-sourcing components in the future