Privacy Policy — Hive Explorer
Effective date: 22 April 2026
Last updated: 22 April 2026
App name: Hive Explorer
Platform: Android
Developer / Contact: [Wess]
Contact email: [tonuiwest21@gmail.com]

1. Summary (TL;DR)
Hive Explorer is an offline Android file manager.

We do not collect, transmit, sell, or share any personal data.
We do not use analytics, advertising, tracking, or third-party SDKs.
All file operations happen locally on your device.
The app never connects to the internet for its core functionality.
Storage access is granted only by you, through Android's official Storage Access Framework (SAF) picker, and can be revoked at any time.
If that's all you wanted to know — you're done. Details follow.

2. What the App Does
Hive Explorer lets you:

Browse files and folders on your device's internal storage.
Filter by images, audio, and video.
Create, rename, copy, move, and delete files and folders.
Select multiple items at once.
View used / free disk space.
Switch between light, dark, and system themes.
All of this happens entirely on your device.

3. Information the App Accesses
3.1 Files and Folders You Choose
When you tap Grant Access, Android shows the system folder picker (Storage Access Framework). The folder you select — and only that folder and its contents — becomes accessible to the app.

The app reads file names, sizes, and folder structure to display them.
The app modifies files only when you explicitly perform an action (create, rename, copy, move, delete).
File contents are read only when you copy, move, or rename a file (the SAF API requires copy + delete to simulate rename/move).
The app does not scan, index, upload, or back up your files.
3.2 Disk Space Information
The app reads total and free disk capacity (via the Android system API) to show the storage usage bar. This data stays on your device.

3.3 Local Settings
The app stores the following on your device using Android's local storage (AsyncStorage):

Key	Purpose
@hive_explorer/root_uri	The folder URI you granted access to, so you don't have to re-pick it on every launch.
@hive_explorer/theme	Your selected theme preference (light, dark, or system).
These values never leave your device.

4. Information the App Does Not Collect
Hive Explorer does not collect, process, or transmit:

Your name, email, phone number, or account information
Device identifiers (advertising ID, IMEI, MAC, Android ID)
Location data (GPS, network, IP-based)
Contacts, calendar, SMS, call logs, or microphone/camera input
Crash reports or telemetry
Usage analytics or behavioral data
File contents (we only read what's strictly needed for the action you trigger, and never send it anywhere)
The app contains no advertising SDKs, no analytics SDKs, and no tracking pixels.

5. Permissions the App Requests
Permission / API	Why	Mandatory?
Storage Access Framework (user-granted folder picker)	To list, open, and modify files in the folder you choose.	Yes (core functionality)
Disk space query	To display the storage usage indicator.	No special permission required
The app does not request:

READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE / WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (legacy)
MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
INTERNET
Camera, microphone, location, contacts, or any other sensitive permission
6. Network Use
Hive Explorer does not make any network requests as part of its functionality. It operates fully offline.

If a future version introduces an optional network feature (for example, cloud backup or update checks), this policy will be updated before that feature ships, and the feature will be opt-in.

7. Third-Party Services
The app uses the following open-source libraries, all of which run locally on your device and do not transmit data:

Expo / React Native — application runtime
expo-file-system — wraps the Android Storage Access Framework
@react-native-async-storage/async-storage — local key-value storage for settings
react-native-safe-area-context — UI layout
@expo/vector-icons — bundled icon set
No third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services are used.

8. Data Storage and Security
All app data (folder permission URI and theme preference) is stored in Android's app-private storage. It is sandboxed by the OS and not accessible to other apps.
The app does not maintain any server, database, or cloud component.
File operations use Android's official SAF APIs, which enforce permission scoping at the OS level.
Because no data ever leaves your device, there is no "transmission" to secure.

9. Your Rights and Controls
You are always in control:

Revoke folder access: Android Settings → Apps → Hive Explorer → Permissions, or simply uninstall the app.
Clear stored settings: Android Settings → Apps → Hive Explorer → Storage → Clear data.
Switch the granted folder: Tap the refresh icon in the app bar to re-pick a folder.
Uninstall: Removes all app data, including the saved folder URI and theme setting.
Because we don't collect personal data, there is nothing for us to delete on a server, and no account to close.

10. Children's Privacy
Hive Explorer is not directed to children under 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction). The app does not knowingly collect any information from anyone, including children.

11. International Users
The app does not transfer data internationally because it does not transfer data at all. It can be used worldwide subject to your local laws.

12. Compliance
Although Hive Explorer collects no personal data, it is designed to align with:

GDPR (EU) — no personal data processing means no lawful-basis or DPA obligations apply.
CCPA / CPRA (California) — no sale or sharing of personal information.
Google Play Data Safety — declared as "No data collected, no data shared."
Android scoped storage requirements (SAF-only access, no MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE).
13. Changes to This Policy
If this policy changes (for example, if a new feature requires new permissions), the updated version will be published in the app's repository and/or store listing, with a new "Last updated" date. Material changes will be highlighted in the app's release notes.

14. Contact
Questions, concerns, or requests about this policy:

Email: [tonuiwest21@gmail.com]

15. Disclaimer
Hive Explorer is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. File operations such as delete, move, and rename are permanent — the app does not maintain a recycle bin. Always back up important data before performing bulk operations.