File Manager - File Explorer Privacy Policy

 

Privacy Policy

This privacy policy applies to the File Manager - File Explorer (hereby referred to as "Application") for mobile devices that was created by Alpha Apps Studio INC (hereby referred to as "Service Provider") as a Free service. This service is intended for use "AS IS".

Information Collection and Use

The Application collects information when you download and use it. This information may include information such as

• Your device's Internet Protocol address (e.g. IP address)
• The pages of the Application that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages
• The time spent on the Application
• The operating system you use on your mobile device

File Manager requests access

We respect your privacy. This File Manager requests access to your device storage so you can browse, open, move, copy, rename, delete, share, and organize files (photos, videos, audio, documents). Files remain on your device unless you share them. We do not access or transmit your files to our servers . You can deny permissions — some features will be limited.

Full privacy-policy section (detailed)

1. Summary
This File Manager app needs permission to access files on your device so it can perform file browsing and management tasks (view, copy, move, rename, delete, compress, , share, and open files). This section explains what file access permissions the app requests, why they’re needed, what data (if any) is collected, and how we protect your privacy.

2. Permissions we may request and why

Note: Android permission names vary by OS version. We request only the permissions required for the features you choose to use.

A. Manage external storage / All files access

Android name: MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (All files access; Android 11+ special permission)
Why we request it: Required for full file-management functionality (accessing and modifying files across external storage directories) when scoped storage prevents a single API from reaching all locations.

User impact: You’ll be shown a system screen to grant this special permission. If denied, core features that need broad file access will be limited.

Data handling: Files are processed/stored only on-device unless you explicitly export or upload them.
B. Read / Write external storage (legacy)

Android names (older OS): READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Why we request them: To list, read, and modify files on older Android versions where these permissions control storage access.

Data handling: Same as above — file operations happen locally.

C. Media permissions (Android 13+ scoped)
Android names: READ_MEDIA_IMAGES, READ_MEDIA_VIDEO, READ_MEDIA_AUDIO

Why we request them: To display and manage the device’s photos, videos, and audio files without requiring full storage permissions.

The Application does not gather precise information about the location of your mobile device.

The Service Provider may use the information you provided to contact you from time to time to provide you with important information, required notices and marketing promotions.

For a better experience, while using the Application, the Service Provider may require you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information. The information that the Service Provider request will be retained by them and used as described in this privacy policy.

Third Party Access

Only aggregated, anonymized data is periodically transmitted to external services to aid the Service Provider in improving the Application and their service. The Service Provider may share your information with third parties in the ways that are described in this privacy statement.

Please note that the Application utilizes third-party services that have their own Privacy Policy about handling data. Below are the links to the Privacy Policy of the third-party service providers used by the Application:

• Google Play Services
• AdMob
• Google Analytics for Firebase
• Firebase Crashlytics
• Facebook

The Service Provider may disclose User Provided and Automatically Collected Information:

• as required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, or similar legal process;
• when they believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect their rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request;
• with their trusted services providers who work on their behalf, do not have an independent use of the information we disclose to them, and have agreed to adhere to the rules set forth in this privacy statement.

Advertising

We may use third-party service providers to display advertisements in order to support and maintain our File Manager - File Explorer app.

• Google AdSense & DoubleClick Cookie

Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads within our Service. Google’s use of the DoubleClick cookie enables it and its partners to display ads to users based on their visits to our app or other websites on the Internet.

You can opt out of the use of the DoubleClick cookie for interest-based advertising by visiting the Google Ads Settings page.

• AdMob by Google

AdMob, provided by Google Inc., is used to display mobile ads in our app.

You can opt out of personalized advertising from AdMob by following the instructions provided by Google: https://support.google.com/ads/answer/2662922?hl=en

For more information on how Google uses collected information, please visit:

• How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps

• Google Privacy Policy

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Opt-Out Rights

You can stop all collection of information by the Application easily by uninstalling it. You may use the standard uninstall processes as may be available as part of your mobile device or via the mobile application marketplace or network.

Data Retention Policy

The Service Provider will retain User Provided data for as long as you use the Application and for a reasonable time thereafter. If you'd like them to delete User Provided Data that you have provided via the Application, please contact them at alphaappsstudio99@gmail.com and they will respond in a reasonable time.

Children

The Service Provider does not use the Application to knowingly solicit data from or market to children under the age of 13.

The Application does not address anyone under the age of 13. The Service Provider does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13 years of age. In the case the Service Provider discover that a child under 13 has provided personal information, the Service Provider will immediately delete this from their servers. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact the Service Provider (alphaappsstudio99@gmail.com) so that they will be able to take the necessary actions.

Security

The Service Provider is concerned about safeguarding the confidentiality of your information. The Service Provider provides physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect information the Service Provider processes and maintains.

Changes

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time for any reason. The Service Provider will notify you of any changes to the Privacy Policy by updating this page with the new Privacy Policy. You are advised to consult this Privacy Policy regularly for any changes, as continued use is deemed approval of all changes.

This privacy policy is effective as of 2025-11-10

Your Consent

By using the Application, you are consenting to the processing of your information as set forth in this Privacy Policy now and as amended by us.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding privacy while using the Application, or have questions about the practices, please contact the Service Provider via email at alphaappsstudio99@gmail.com.