Privacy Policy - Remote for Upstar TV

Privacy Policy - Remote for Upstar TV

Privacy Policy for Remote for Upstar TV

Effective Date: July 7, 2025

Everest App Store ("we", "us", or "our") operates the Remote for Upstar TV mobile application (the "Service"). This privacy policy explains how we handle information in our TV remote control application.

Important Notice: This app is designed to control your Upstar television. The remote functionality operates locally on your device and does not collect or transmit your TV viewing data to our servers.

1. Information Collection

Data We Collect (When Online)

  • Device manufacturer and model
  • Android version and screen resolution
  • Advertising identifiers (Google Advertising ID)
  • IP address (for approximate country location)
  • App usage statistics (session length, features used)

Data We Never Collect

  • Your Upstar TV settings or configuration
  • Channel information or viewing habits
  • Media content or files on your TV
  • Network credentials or passwords
  • Voice commands or search queries

2. Advertising and Analytics

Our free app contains advertisements and uses the following services:

  • Google AdMob: For displaying advertisements
  • Google Analytics for Firebase: For understanding how users interact with our app
  • Firebase Crashlytics: For identifying and fixing app crashes

3. App Permissions

Infrared Transmission (IR)

Required for devices with IR blasters to send commands to your Upstar TV

Network Access

Used for:
- Displaying advertisements
- Checking for app updates
- Optional WiFi control (if supported by your TV model)

Vibrate Control

Used for haptic feedback when pressing remote buttons

4. Data Usage and Sharing

We use collected data for:

  1. Providing and maintaining our Service
  2. Displaying relevant advertisements
  3. Improving app functionality and user experience
  4. Analyzing usage patterns to enhance features

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect any data we collect. However, no method of electronic transmission is 100% secure.

6. Children's Privacy

Our Service does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

7. Policy Updates

We may update this privacy policy periodically. We will notify users of significant changes through app updates or via email.

8. Contact Information

For any questions regarding this privacy policy:

Note: This app is not officially affiliated with Upstar or its manufacturers. All trademarks are property of their respective owners.