Privacy Policy for MTF Shield - Mobile Security

Last Updated: June 10, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how we handle information when you use our mobile application, MTF Shield - Mobile Security (the "App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy by ensuring that your data is processed entirely on your device and is never collected, stored, or shared by us.

1. Introduction

MTF Shield - Mobile Security is designed to provide you with insights into your device and installed applications, along with features aimed at enhancing your security. To deliver these functionalities, the App requires access to certain information directly from your device. Crucially, all data accessed by MTF Shield - Mobile Security is processed locally on your device and is not transmitted, stored, or collected by us on any external servers or systems. By using the App, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the App.

2. Information We Access and Process Locally

To provide the features of MTF Shield - Mobile Security, the App accesses and processes the following types of information directly on your device:

Application Usage Data (via PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS permission): The App accesses data about how you use other applications on your device, including their launch times and time spent. This data is used solely to generate usage insights for you.

Device Information: The App may access general device information such as your device model and operating system version for basic app functionality and compatibility checks.

Installed Applications Data (via QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES permission): The App accesses a list of all applications installed on your device (including their package names and application names). This information is used to provide you with insights into your app ecosystem and to power security features like identifying potentially unused or suspicious applications.

Bluetooth Device Data (via BLUETOOTH, BLUETOOTH_ADMIN, and BLUETOOTH_CONNECT permissions): The App accesses information about Bluetooth devices paired with or connected to your device, including their names and MAC addresses. This data helps provide insights into your device's connectivity and supports security features related to Bluetooth connections.

Location and Wi-Fi Network Data (via ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION, ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION, and ACCESS_WIFI_STATE permissions): The App accesses information about nearby Wi-Fi networks (SSIDs, BSSIDs/MAC addresses, signal strength) and your device's precise or approximate location. This data is used to provide insights into your network environment and to power security features, such as alerting you to potentially unsecured Wi-Fi connections.

3. How Your Information is Used (Locally)

The information accessed by MTF Shield - Mobile Security is used exclusively for the following purposes directly on your device:

• To Provide App Features:
• To display insights into your app usage patterns (e.g., "most used apps," "daily screen time").
• To provide an overview of your installed applications and suggest optimizations or potential security risks.
• To show you details about your connected Bluetooth devices and available Wi-Fi networks.
• To power the app's security features, such as identifying potentially harmful apps, monitoring unusual device activity, and alerting you to suspicious network connections.
• To Improve and Maintain the App: For local analytics, troubleshooting, and improving the functionality and performance of MTF Shield - Mobile Security on your device.

4. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

MTF Shield - Mobile Security does not collect, store, or share any of your personal data processed by the App with us or any third parties.

However, the App integrates Google AdMob for displaying advertisements. Please be aware that Google AdMob, as a third-party advertising service, may collect and use data about your device and your interactions with the App to provide personalized advertisements. This data collection is handled directly by Google AdMob, and their practices are governed by their own privacy policy.

Please review Google's privacy policy for AdMob to understand their data practices:

5. Data Security and Storage

As MTF Shield - Mobile Security does not collect, transmit, or store any user data on external servers, the risks associated with external data breaches are minimized. All data processing occurs locally on your device. We employ reasonable security measures to protect the integrity of the App on your device and prevent unauthorized access to the data it processes.

6. Your Choices and Rights

Permission Management: You have full control over the permissions granted to MTF Shield - Mobile Security. You can manage or revoke these permissions at any time through your device's settings. Please note that revoking certain permissions may impact the functionality of the App.

Opt-out of Personalized Ads: You can manage your preferences for personalized advertising directly through your device's settings (e.g., by resetting your advertising ID or enabling "Opt out of Ads Personalization").

7. Children's Privacy

MTF Shield - Mobile Security is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children. If we become aware that any information from a child has been inadvertently processed by our App, we will take steps to ensure it is not retained.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: themtftechnologies@gmail.com