Privacy Statement - SyncFolder App (Android)

Effective Date: June 20, 2025

At SyncFolder, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Statement explains how the SyncFolder Android app ("the App") handles your data and protects your privacy. By using the App, you agree to the terms outlined below.

1. No Account, No External Data Collection

The SyncFolder Android app does not require users to create an account, log in, or provide personal data. No data is transmitted to or stored on external servers operated by us or any third party.

2. File Transfers and Syncing

a. Upload Feature

• The App allows users to select specific files (e.g., photos, videos, documents) for upload to a trusted computer on the local network that has the Windows SyncFolder app installed.
• All communication is encrypted and authorized using a token-based authentication mechanism.
• Files are only uploaded when explicitly selected by the user.

b. Built-in Server (SyncFolder Mobile Sync)

• The App includes a built-in server that users can enable manually to allow the trusted Windows computer to upload/download files.
• Only files from user-selected folders are made available for upload/download.
• Sync operations are limited to devices within the same local network, and under the user's control.
• Communication with the Windows SyncFolder app is protected using SSL/TLS encryption and a configurable user password. This prevents unautorized access to the mobile device.
• The password is saved on the device using encrypted shared preferences in the Android KeyStore. It is NOT sent to the Windows SyncFolder computer nor to external servers.
• At any time the user can remove or change the password both on the mobile device and in the Windows SyncFolder app. On the mobile device this is done in the app's Settings page; in the Windows SyncFolder app this is done by deleting/changing the sync task where the password is configured.

3. Data Storage and Logs

• The App does not collect or transmit personal data.
• A local log file is created in the device's Downloads folder. This file contains technical information helpful for debugging and support (e.g., error logs, timestamps).
• Users may choose to share this log file with the developer voluntarily when seeking support. The log does not include personal or sensitive user data.

4. Permissions

The App requests access only to those files and folders that the user explicitly selects for upload or sharing. No files or folders are accessed without user interaction and consent.

5. Third-Party Services

The App does not use any third-party analytics, tracking services, or external storage providers. All data handling occurs locally between the mobile device and the trusted computer.

6. Security

SyncFolder takes your privacy seriously:

• All data transfers are encrypted using industry-standard security protocols.
• Users have full control over what data is shared and with whom.
• No background data transfers occur without user initiation.

7. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Statement or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

Contact form: Click here
Developer/Publisher: Jos Huybrighs

8. Changes to this Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. Any changes will be posted within the App or on our official website. Continued use of the App after changes have been made will signify your acceptance of the updated terms.