🛩️ Pilot Pairs

Introduction

Welcome to Pilot Pairs! We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our Android application.

Pilot Pairs is designed to help you manage Bluetooth device connections and screen rotation settings efficiently. We are committed to transparency about our data practices.

Information We Collect

1. Device Information (Local Only)

We collect and store the following information locally on your device only:

• Bluetooth Device Information: MAC addresses, device names, and connection status of paired Bluetooth devices
• Volume Settings: Your preferred volume levels for different Bluetooth devices
• App Rotation Settings: Your screen rotation preferences for specific apps
• App Usage: Information about which app is in the foreground (to apply rotation settings)

2. Advertising Information

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect:

• Anonymous advertising identifiers
• Device type and operating system
• IP address (for geographical targeting)
• Ad interaction data

For more information about Google's data practices, please visit Google's Privacy Policy.

Permissions We Request

Pilot Pairs requires the following permissions to function:

Bluetooth Permissions

• BLUETOOTH & BLUETOOTH_CONNECT: To detect when Bluetooth devices connect/disconnect
• BLUETOOTH_ADMIN: To manage Bluetooth connections

System Permissions

• WRITE_SETTINGS: To change screen rotation settings
• PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS: To detect which app is currently in use (for rotation lock)
• ACCESSIBILITY_SERVICE: Alternative method to detect foreground apps

Notification Permissions

• POST_NOTIFICATIONS: To show status notifications when services are running

Internet Permission

• INTERNET & ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Required for displaying advertisements

Note: We only use permissions for their stated purpose. We never access or transmit your personal data.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Core Functionality: To automatically adjust volume when Bluetooth devices connect/disconnect
• Screen Rotation: To enforce per-app rotation settings
• App Improvement: To ensure the app functions correctly
• Advertising: To display relevant advertisements that help keep the app free

Data Storage and Security

All personal data (Bluetooth devices, volume settings, rotation preferences) is stored locally on your device using Android's Room database. This data:

• Never leaves your device
• Is not transmitted to any servers
• Is protected by Android's app sandboxing
• Is automatically deleted when you uninstall the app

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Google AdMob

We use AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may use cookies and similar technologies to provide personalized ads. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting your device's ad settings.

Google Privacy Policy | AdMob Data Usage

Children's Privacy

Pilot Pairs is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access Your Data: All your data is visible within the app
• Delete Your Data: Simply uninstall the app to remove all local data
• Opt Out of Personalized Ads: Visit your device's ad settings
• Revoke Permissions: Disable permissions in your device settings (note: this may limit functionality)

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: