Privacy Policy

This policy explains what information the Flashlight: LED Torch & Strobe Android app handles, and why. We keep it short and plain, because there is not much to explain: it is a flashlight, and we do not want your personal information.

1. The flash (torch)

The app controls the LED flash next to your camera through Android's torch control. This does not open the camera and needs no camera permission. No photos, no video, no sound is ever captured. The strobe, SOS and brightness features all use the same on/off control.

2. Screen light

The "screen light" mode turns your display white (or a colour you choose) and raises its brightness while that screen is open. Your normal brightness is restored when you leave. Nothing is recorded.

3. Information we collect ourselves

None that identifies you. There is no sign-up, no login and no user account. We run no servers that receive anything about you. Your settings (for example "turn on when the app opens") are stored only on your phone and deleted when you uninstall.

4. Information collected by advertising partners

The app is free and is paid for by advertising. We use Google AdMob. To show ads, Google may collect and process:

• Your device's advertising identifier (a resettable ID, not your name)
• General device information, such as model, operating system version and language
• Approximate location derived from your IP address (country/region level)
• Information about ads shown, such as whether an ad was viewed or tapped

This information is handled under Google's own policies: Google Privacy Policy and how Google uses data in AdMob.

5. Your choices about ads

• In the European Economic Area, the UK and Switzerland, the app shows a consent screen the first time you open it. You choose whether ads may use your data, and you can change your mind later from the app's settings.
• On any device, you can reset or delete your advertising ID in Android Settings → Privacy → Ads. This limits ad personalisation.

We request only ads rated suitable for a general audience (Google's "G" rating).

6. App configuration

The app downloads its own settings — for example whether ads are enabled — from Google Firebase, so we can fix problems without releasing an update. This is a one-way download of settings to your device. It does not send us your personal information.

7. Permissions the app requests, and why

• Internet — to load ads and app settings; the flashlight itself needs no internet
• Vibration — the short buzz when you tap the light button (you can turn it off)
• Run in the background (foreground service) — only so the strobe or SOS light keeps blinking after your screen turns off; a notification shows while it runs, with a Stop button

The app does not request the camera, microphone, location, contacts or files. The flash is controlled without opening the camera.

8. Flashing light warning

The strobe mode produces rapidly flashing light, which can trigger seizures in people with photosensitive epilepsy. The app shows a warning before the first use of strobe mode. Please use it responsibly.

9. Children

This is a general-audience tool. It is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

10. Data retention and security

Because we do not collect personal information, we have nothing about you to store or delete. Data held by Google's advertising service is retained according to Google's policies, linked above.

11. Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct or delete personal data held about you, or to object to its processing. As we hold no personal data ourselves, such requests are best directed to Google via the links above. You may also contact us and we will help where we can.

12. Changes to this policy

If this policy changes, the new version will be posted on this page with an updated date. Significant changes will also be noted in the app's store listing.

13. Contact

Questions about this policy or about the app: