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# Privacy Policy # Privacy Policy
All data collected by Kvaesitso itself are only stored locally and will never leave your device, This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to protect it.
unless you explicitly allow it. Some 3rd party integrations might collect additional data if you
enable them (see below).
## Collected data ## 1. Data Collection
The following data will be collected by the launcher itself: Kvaesitso collects and processes data to deliver essential features and improve your experience.
Unless otherwise specified, all data is stored locally on your device and is inaccessible to other
apps or users.
- which apps you have installed #### **Data Collected by Kvaesitso**
- 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 - **Installed apps:** Names of apps installed on your device.
by other apps or users. You can delete them at any time by uninstalling the app or by clearing the - **App usage:** Frequency of app launches.
app's data. - **Location:** Your current location for weather forecasts (only if you enable automatic location
and grant location permissions).
- **Searchable data:**
- **Apps and shortcuts**: Data for indexing installed apps and shortcuts.
- **Calendar events**: Title, time, location, attendees, and description.
- **Contacts**: Name, phone numbers, email addresses, and photos.
- **Local files:** File names, paths, sizes, types, metadata (e.g., EXIF, ID3 tags), and
thumbnails.
- **Cloud files:** Metadata for supported cloud services (e.g., file name, size, owner).
- **Media playback metadata:** Details about currently playing media.
- **Crash and error reports:** Debugging information to identify and resolve issues.
- **Connected accounts:** Credentials for authorized third-party integrations (e.g., Nextcloud,
Owncloud).
## Backup and restore ## 2. How We Use Your Data
The launcher has a functionality to export and import its data for backup purposes. The exported - **Local Data Use:** All data is processed locally to enable features such as search, app usage
file might contain personal data as specified above so handle it carefully. tracking, and weather updates.
- **Crash Reporting:** Crash data is used to debug and improve the app. Reports are stored locally
and shared only if you choose to do so.
- **Search Functionality:** Search results are generated locally. For third-party services, search
queries may be sent to their servers (e.g., weather providers, Wikipedia).
## Crash reports ## 3. Data Protection
The launcher does not send any crash reports automatically. Crash reports are stored locally on your We take measures to ensure your data is secure:
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 - **Local Storage:** All data is stored on your device in a secure, app-specific directory that
cannot be accessed by other apps.
- **Your Control:** You can delete all app data at any time by uninstalling the app or clearing its
storage.
Kvaesitso optionally integrates with a number of third party services which might collect data on ## 4. Built-In Integrations
their own:
### OpenWeatherMap Kvaesitso includes built-in integrations that may connect to external services. These are optional
and can be enabled or disabled in the app settings.
If have OpenWeatherMap selected as weather provider, Kvaesitso will periodically query ### Weather Providers
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) Kvaesitso integrates with several weather providers:
If have MET Norway selected as weather provider, Kvaesitso will periodically query MET servers. If - **OpenWeatherMap, MET Norway, HERE, Bright Sky (Deutscher Wetterdienst):** Location data (current
you have your location mode (settings > widgets > weather > automatic location) set to auto, your or manually set) is transmitted periodically to these services to provide accurate weather
current location will be transmitted to OpenWeatherMap. If you have set it to manual, the manually forecasts.
selected location will be transmitted instead. - Each providers privacy policy applies.
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 ### Wikipedia
You can optionally enable Wikipedia search to show search results from Wikipedia. While you have When enabled, search queries are sent to Wikipedia servers to display search results. Wikipedias
this feature enabled, your search requests will be sent to Wikipedia servers. privacy policy applies.
The [Wikipedia privacy policy](https://foundation.wikimedia.org/wiki/Privacy_policy) applies.
### Nextcloud / Owncloud ## 5. Plugins
You can optionally connect Kvaesitso with a Nextcloud<sup>[^3]</sup> or Owncloud<sup>[^4]</sup> Kvaesitso supports plugins that extend the app's functionality. These plugins can be first-party (
account and enable Nextcloud / Owncloud search. While you have this feature enabled, your search developed by Kvaesitso developers) or third-party (developed by external developers). Plugins are
requests will be sent to the selected Nextcloud or Owncloud server. Depending on which hosting optional and can be enabled or disabled in the app settings.
provider you use, additional terms might apply.
## Plugins ### Data Shared with Plugins
Kvaesitso's functionality can be extended by plugins. The launcher shares the following data with When you enable a plugin, the following data may be shared with it, depending on the plugins
plugins (as long as they are enabled in launcher settings): functionality:
- all search queries that are typed into the search bar - **Search Queries:** The search queries you enter into the apps search bar may be shared with
- your current location (if the plugin is a places search or weather provider plugin and you have plugins
granted the location permission to the launcher) to generate results.
- **Location Data:** If a plugin requires location information (such as a weather or places search
plugin), your current location may be shared with that plugin (only if you have granted location
permissions).
For plugins developed by third parties, additional privacy policies might apply. Please refer to the - **First-Party Plugins:** Developed by the Kvaesitso team.
respective plugin's documentation for more information. - **Third-Party Plugins:** Developed by external developers.
For first party plugins, the following policies apply: ### Data Stored by Kvaesitso
### Google Apps plugin Kvaesitso may store copies of the data it receives from plugins locally in its own local storage
directory. This data is used to enhance performance and provide offline access.
This plugin allows you to search your files on Google Drive™<sup>[^1]</sup>, your calendars on ### Plugin Policies
Google Calendar, and
your tasks on Google Tasks.
The following data is shared with the plugin: For more detailed information on how data is handled by specific first-party plugins, please refer
to **Appendix A: Plugin Policies**.
- your search queries For third-party plugins, please consult the respective plugin's privacy policy for additional
details on data usage and protection.
The following data on your Google account is accessed by the plugin: ## 6. Crash Reports
- Metadata of your files on Google Drive (i.e. file name, file type, file size, owner) Crash reports are stored locally and never shared automatically. They include:
- 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. - Technical details about the crash.
Copies of this data may be stored locally in the launcher's database to enhance search accuracy and - Device information (e.g., model, operating system).
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: You can share crash reports manually (e.g., via GitHub). Note that shared reports may become public
and subject to the **GitHub Privacy Policy**.
- your search queries (only while online results are enabled) ## 7. Your Rights and Control
The [Google privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy) applies. - **Data Access:** All data resides on your device, ensuring you retain full control.
- **Data Deletion:** Uninstalling the app or clearing its data removes all stored information.
- **Opt-Out:** Optional integrations and plugins can be enabled or disabled at any time.
## Footnotes ## 8. Contact Us
- [^1]: Google and Google Drive are trademarks of Google LLC. Use of this trademark is subject to For questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us at [support email].
Google Permissions.
- [^2]: Microsoft and OneDrive are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. ## Appendix A: Plugin Policies
- [^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 ### Google Apps Plugin
both.
The Google Plugin enables integrations with Google Drive, Calendar, and Tasks.
#### Data Accessed by the Plugin
- **General Google Account Information:** Account name, email address.
- **Google Drive:** File metadata (e.g., names, types, sizes, owners).
- **Google Calendar:** Event details (e.g., title, time, location, attendees, description).
- **Google Tasks:** Task lists, due dates, and notes.
#### How the Data is Used
The data accessed by the plugin is used to provide search results from your Google Drive, Calendar,
and Tasks within the Kvaesitso app. This allows you to quickly search for and access your files,
events, and tasks directly from the app. Kvaesitso may store copies of this data locally, in
accordance with its own privacy policy. The plugin may also cache data locally for performance
reasons.
#### How the Data is Protected
All data and credentials are stored securely on your device and in an isolated storage directory
inaccessible to other apps or users. HTTPS is used to encrypt data transmitted between the app and
Google services. You can always delete local data by clearing the plugins data or uninstalling
the plugin.
#### Data Shared with Third Parties
Search queries may be sent to Google servers if online results are enabled. Googles Privacy Policy
applies.