NeoLaunch_From_Kvaesitso/docs/privacy-policy.md

# Privacy Policy

All data collected by Kvaesitso itself are only stored locally and will never leave your device,
unless you explicitly allow it. Some 3rd party integrations might collect additional data if you
enable them (see below).

## Collected data

The following data will be collected by the launcher itself:

- which apps you have installed
- usage data about installed apps (how often/how frequently you launch each individual app)
- your current location (for weather forecasts, if you enable auto location and grant location
  permission)
- searchable data:
    - installed apps and app shortcuts
    - for calendar events: title, start time, end time, location, attendees and description of the
      event
    - for contacts: name, phone numbers, email addresses and contact photos
    - for local files: file name, path, file size, file type, additional metadata (such EXIF data of
      an image file, ID3 tags of an audio file) and thumbnail
    - for files stored in on of the supported clouds: file name, path, file size, file type and
      owner
- media playback metadata
- credentials for connected accounts
- crash and error reports

All these data are only stored locally on your device, in a protected area that cannot be accessed
by other apps or users. You can delete them at any time by uninstalling the app or by clearing the
app's data.

## Backup and restore

The launcher has a functionality to export and import its data for backup purposes. The exported
file might contain personal data as specified above so handle it carefully.

## Crash reports

The launcher does not send any crash reports automatically. Crash reports are stored locally on your
device. You can access them at settings > debug > crash reports. On this screen, you can create an
issue on Github or share them somewhere else. Crash reports include both information about the crash
itself and about the device (all the information are listed on the crash report screen). In most
cases, these device information are very general and do not allow any conclusions about the user but
in rare cases (such as if you run a self-built custom rom or if the device you use is very rare), it
might be possible to identify you. If you decide to report a crash report on Github, they will be
available to the public.
The [Github Privacy Statement](https://docs.github.com/en/site-policy/privacy-policies/github-privacy-statement)
applies.

## 3rd party integrations

Kvaesitso optionally integrates with a number of third party services which might collect data on
their own:

### OpenWeatherMap

If have OpenWeatherMap selected as weather provider, Kvaesitso will periodically query
OpenWeatherMap servers. If you have your location mode (settings > widgets > weather > automatic
location) set to auto, your current location will be transmitted to OpenWeatherMap. If you have set
it to manual, the manually selected location will be transmitted instead.
The [OpenWeatherMap privacy policy](https://openweather.co.uk/privacy-policy) applies.

### Norwegian Meteorological Institute (Met.No)

If have MET Norway selected as weather provider, Kvaesitso will periodically query MET servers. If
you have your location mode (settings > widgets > weather > automatic location) set to auto, your
current location will be transmitted to OpenWeatherMap. If you have set it to manual, the manually
selected location will be transmitted instead.
The [MET privacy policy](https://www.met.no/en/About-us/privacy) applies.

### HERE

If have HERE selected as weather provider, Kvaesitso will periodically query HERE servers. If you
have your location mode (settings > widgets > weather > automatic location) set to auto, your
current location will be transmitted to OpenWeatherMap. If you have set it to manual, the manually
selected location will be transmitted instead.
The [HERE End User Terms](https://legal.here.com/us-en/terms/here-end-user-terms) applies.

### Deutscher Wetterdienst / Brigh Sky

Deutscher Wetterdienst forecast data are provided by the [Bright Sky API](https://brightsky.dev/).
If have Deutscher Wetterdienst selected as weather provider, Kvaesitso will periodically query
Bright Sky servers. If you have your location mode (settings > widgets > weather > automatic
location) set to auto, your current location will be transmitted to OpenWeatherMap. If you have set
it to manual, the manually selected location will be transmitted instead.

### Wikipedia

You can optionally enable Wikipedia search to show search results from Wikipedia. While you have
this feature enabled, your search requests will be sent to Wikipedia servers.
The [Wikipedia privacy policy](https://foundation.wikimedia.org/wiki/Privacy_policy) applies.

### Nextcloud / Owncloud

You can optionally connect Kvaesitso with a Nextcloud<sup>[^3]</sup> or Owncloud<sup>[^4]</sup>
account and enable Nextcloud / Owncloud search. While you have this feature enabled, your search
requests will be sent to the selected Nextcloud or Owncloud server. Depending on which hosting
provider you use, additional terms might apply.

## Plugins

Kvaesitso's functionality can be extended by plugins. The launcher shares the following data with
plugins (as long as they are enabled in launcher settings):

- all search queries that are typed into the search bar
- your current location (if the plugin is a places search or weather provider plugin and you have
  granted the location permission to the launcher)

For plugins developed by third parties, additional privacy policies might apply. Please refer to the
respective plugin's documentation for more information.

For first party plugins, the following policies apply:

### Google Apps plugin

This plugin allows you to search your files on Google Drive™<sup>[^1]</sup>, your calendars on
Google Calendar, and
your tasks on Google Tasks.

The following data is shared with the plugin:

- your search queries

The following data on your Google account is accessed by the plugin:

- Metadata of your files on Google Drive (i.e. file name, file type, file size, owner)
- Calendar lists and events on Google Calendar (i.e. event title, start time, end time, location,
  attendees, description)
- Task lists and tasks on Google Tasks (i.e. task title, due date, notes, completed status)

The launcher uses this data to provide search results from your Google Drive, Calendar, and Tasks.
Copies of this data may be stored locally in the launcher's database to enhance search accuracy and
offer quicker access to your files, events, and tasks. This data is stored exclusively on your
device, within the launcher's private storage, which is inaccessible to other apps or users. It will
never leave your device without your consent. You can delete the stored data anytime by uninstalling
the launcher or clearing its app data.

The following data is shared with Google:

- your search queries

The [Google privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy) applies.

## Footnotes

- [^1]: Google and Google Drive are trademarks of Google LLC. Use of this trademark is subject to
  Google Permissions.
- [^2]: Microsoft and OneDrive are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
- [^3]: Nextcloud is a registered trademark of Nextcloud GmbH. in Germany and/or other countries.
- [^4]: ownCloud is a registered trademark of ownCloud GmbH in the United States, other countries or
  both.