Smart File Manager - Explorer ("we", "our", or "us") built the Smart File Manager - Explorer app as a free-to-use utility application. This page is used to inform users regarding our policies with the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information if anyone decided to use our Service.

1. Information Collection and Use

We respect your privacy. Here is how information is handled:

• Local File Storage & Operations: The app accesses files, folders, and media stored locally on your device (Internal Storage / SD Card) solely to perform operations such as browsing, copying, moving, renaming, zipping, and deleting at your direct command.
• No Personal Data Collection: We do not collect, store, transmit, or share any of your personal files, documents, photos, videos, or sensitive user data on external servers.

2. Permissions Used

To provide core utility features, Smart File Manager - Explorer requests the following system permissions:

• Storage Access (SAF / Scoped Storage): Required to browse, read, organize, and manage files and folders stored on your device.
• Internet & Network State Access: Required solely to display banner and native advertisements via Google AdMob, check for in-app updates, and receive optional notifications.
• Post Notifications: Optional permission used to notify you about background downloads or completed file tasks.

3. Third-Party Services & Advertisements

To support the development and maintenance of this free application, we integrate third-party advertising services provided by Google AdMob. These services may collect non-personal device identifiers and usage data to serve relevant ads in accordance with their privacy policies:

• Google AdMob Privacy Policy

4. Children's Privacy

Our Services do not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.

5. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, you are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions or feedback regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the support email address provided in our official Google Play Store listing.