Smart View — TV Connect

Privacy Policy &
Terms & Conditions

Everything about your data and usage rights — in one place.

Effective: May 2025
Platform: Android / Google Play
ℹ️ By downloading, installing, or using Smart View - TV Connect, you confirm that you have read and agreed to this Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. This single document covers both.
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Privacy Policy

How we handle your data when you use the app

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Information We Collect

We collect only the minimal, non-personal data needed to operate the app:

  • Device information — model, OS version, device identifiers
  • Usage data — features used, session length, crash logs, performance data
  • Local network data — only to detect and connect to TV/casting devices on the same Wi-Fi
  • Language and region settings — to display the app in your preferred language
  • Advertising identifiers — anonymous IDs used to show relevant ads

We do NOT collect any of the following:

Your Name Email Address Phone Number Passwords Payment Info Camera Data Microphone Data Cast Content
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App Permissions & Why We Use Them

The following Android permissions are declared in the app manifest. Each is used only for the specific purpose described — nothing more.

🌐INTERNETEnables casting, streaming, and ad delivery over the internet
📶ACCESS_NETWORK_STATEChecks if a connection is available before attempting to cast
📡ACCESS_WIFI_STATEReads Wi-Fi info to discover TV devices on the same local network
🖼️READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (API ≤32)Reads media files on older Android 12 and below devices
🖼️READ_MEDIA_IMAGESAccesses photos from your gallery to cast them to your TV
🎬READ_MEDIA_VIDEOAccesses video files on your device for TV casting
🎵READ_MEDIA_AUDIOAccesses audio and music files for casting to TV speakers
⚙️FOREGROUND_SERVICEKeeps the casting/mirroring session alive while the app is running
📺FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTIONRequired by Android to run screen mirroring as a foreground media service
🔔POST_NOTIFICATIONSShows a persistent notification during an active casting session
📱READ_PHONE_STATEDetects incoming calls so casting pauses automatically
🪟SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOWDisplays cast controls as an overlay during an active session
None of these permissions are used to collect personal data, track your activity, or share your content with us or any third party outside the scope above.
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How We Use Collected Information

  • To enable core features — screen mirroring, casting, and TV device detection
  • To monitor and fix crashes, bugs, and performance issues
  • To serve relevant ads through third-party ad networks
  • To understand general usage patterns and improve user experience
  • To comply with applicable legal requirements
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Third-Party Services

The app uses trusted third-party services that may collect limited data as part of their own operation. We are not responsible for how they handle data.

Google Play Services
App delivery, updates, and core Android integration
Google AdMob
In-app advertising using anonymous identifiers
Firebase Analytics
Anonymous usage tracking and feature analytics
Firebase Crashlytics
Automatic crash detection and error reporting
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Local Network Access

Smart View - TV Connect requires access to your local Wi-Fi network exclusively to discover and connect to Smart TVs and casting devices on the same network. All communication happens locally between your phone and your TV. No local network data is ever collected, stored, or sent to any external server by us.

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Children's Privacy

This app is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has used the app and provided information, please contact us immediately.

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Terms & Conditions

Rules and limitations for using Smart View - TV Connect

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License to Use the App

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to use this app on your personal Android device. This license does not permit you to:

  • Copy, modify, distribute, sell, or sublicense any part of the app
  • Reverse-engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code
  • Use the app for any unlawful, harmful, or unauthorized purpose
  • Remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices or branding
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User Responsibilities

  • Use the app for personal, non-commercial purposes only
  • Ensure your phone and TV are on the same Wi-Fi for casting to work
  • Only cast content you have the legal right to use and share
  • Comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws
  • Not attempt to disrupt, exploit, or hack any part of the app or its infrastructure
⚠️ You are solely responsible for all content you cast or mirror using this app. We do not monitor, control, or take any responsibility for content you stream, share, or display through the app.
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Disclaimer of Warranties & Limitation of Liability

Smart View - TV Connect is provided strictly on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. The developer makes no warranties regarding the app's operation, availability, or fitness for any particular purpose.

⚠ Developer Not Responsible

The developer of Smart View - TV Connect is not responsible for any outcome, loss, damage, or consequence — direct or indirect — arising from your use of this app. This includes but is not limited to: device damage, data loss, content loss, copyright claims from what you cast, network issues, incompatibility with specific TV models, any interruption or failure of the casting service, and any harm caused by your reliance on the app for any purpose whatsoever.

You use this app entirely at your own risk. The developer bears zero liability for anything that happens — on your device, your network, your TV, or otherwise — as a result of using or being unable to use this app.

  • We do not guarantee the app will work with all Smart TV brands or models
  • We do not guarantee uninterrupted, error-free, or lag-free performance
  • We are not liable for third-party ad content displayed within the app
  • We are not responsible for copyright violations caused by content you choose to cast
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Policy Updates

We reserve the right to update, change, or replace any part of this Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions at any time, without any prior notice to users.

📌 It is your responsibility to check this page periodically for changes. The "Effective Date" at the top reflects the latest version. Your continued use of the app after any changes constitutes your full acceptance of the updated terms. If you do not agree, you must stop using the app.
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Intellectual Property

All content within Smart View - TV Connect — including software code, UI design, graphics, icons, logos, and text — is owned by or licensed to the developer. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any part of the app without explicit written permission. All rights not expressly granted in these terms are reserved.

Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or data requests related to this policy, reach out to us.

AppSmart View - TV Connect
Emaildisha.99n@gmail.com