File Explorer ("we", "our", or "us") is dedicated to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency. This Privacy Policy describes how our mobile application collects, uses, protects, and handles your information when you use our Android application.

1. Information We Collect

File Explorer operates primarily offline on your device. We respect your data sovereignty and collect only what is necessary to deliver core features and maintain app performance:

• Local Storage & Files: We access your device's local storage and MediaStore exclusively to display, organize, copy, move, delete, compress, and manage your files and folders as explicitly requested by you.
• Advertising Identifiers: We integrate Google AdMob to display non-personalized and personalized advertisements. AdMob collects device identifiers and usage data in accordance with Google's policies.
• Crash & Diagnostic Reports: Anonymized error reports and telemetry may be collected to help us diagnose bugs and improve application reliability.

2. Permissions Used

To provide robust file management capabilities, File Explorer requests the following system permissions:

3. How We Use Your Information

The information and permissions we utilize are strictly dedicated to:

• Providing, maintaining, and improving the File Explorer application.
• Executing file management commands (browsing, searching, zipping, cleaning) initiated by you.
• Displaying advertisements via Google AdMob to support free app availability.
• Analyzing performance metrics and enhancing overall user experience.

4. Data Security & Local Processing

Your personal files, documents, and media remain strictly stored on your local device. We do not upload, backup, or transmit your personal files or documents to any external cloud servers.

5. Third-Party Services

We work with trusted third-party service providers who adhere to rigorous privacy standards:

• Google AdMob: For monetization and displaying ads. (Google Privacy Policy)
• OneSignal: For push notification services. (OneSignal Privacy Policy)

6. Children's Privacy

Our application does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have inadvertently gathered information from a minor, please notify us so we can promptly delete it.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may periodically update our Privacy Policy. Any modifications will be posted directly on this page with an updated revision date. You are encouraged to review this policy regularly.

Official Online Policy URL: https://mrdnepal.com/file_manager_explorer_privacy_policy.html