Privacy Policy - Droid Holmes

  Last updated: May 30, 2026

  1. Overview

  Droid Holmes ("the App") is a device diagnostic tool. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data the App accesses, how it is used, and what is stored.

  2. Data We Do NOT Collect

   - We do not collect, transmit, or share any personal data with third parties.
   - We do not use analytics, advertising, or crash-reporting services.
   - We do not have servers - the App works entirely offline.

  3. Device Permissions and Their Purpose

  The App requests the following permissions solely for diagnostic purposes. All data remains on your device.

  Camera - Camera module test. Captures a preview to verify the camera works.
  Microphone - Microphone test. Records audio locally to check the mic.
  Location (Fine/Coarse) - GPS test. Reads location to verify the GPS module. Also required for Bluetooth scanning on Android 11 and below.
  Bluetooth Scan / Connect - Bluetooth test. Discovers nearby and paired devices.
  Activity Recognition - Sensor test. Reads the step counter sensor.
  Wi-Fi State / Change - Wi-Fi test. Reads network info and triggers a scan.
  Vibrate - Vibration test. Triggers vibration patterns.
  Modify Audio Settings - Speaker test. Routes audio to the correct output.

  No data captured through these permissions is stored beyond the duration of the test, except for the test result (pass/fail status and a brief summary string) saved to local test history.

  4. Data Stored Locally

  The App stores the following data only on your device, in a local database:

   - Test history - test name, result (pass/fail), brief detail string, and timestamp
   - App settings - theme preference, history limit
   - Premium status - purchase state managed by Google Play Billing, credit for consumable PDF export

  None of this data leaves your device.

  5. PDF Export

  When you export a diagnostic report to PDF, the file is saved to your device's Documents folder (/Android/data/com.rff.droidholmes/files/Documents). It is not uploaded anywhere. You may share it manually using any app of your choice.

  6. In-App Purchases

  The App uses Google Play Billing for in-app purchases (Premium and PDF export). Purchase transactions are processed entirely by Google. We do not receive or store any payment information. Google's Privacy Policy applies: https://policies.google.com/privacy (https://policies.google.com/privacy)

  7. Children's Privacy

  The App does not knowingly collect data from children under 13. It contains no user accounts, social features, or data transmission.

  8. Changes to This Policy

  If we update this policy, the new version will be published at the URL provided in the Play Store listing. The "Last updated" date above will reflect any changes.

  9. Contact

  If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact us at: [realfictionfactory@gmail.com (mailto:realfictionfactory@gmail.com)]

  10. Data Retention and Deletion (required by Google Play)

    10.1 How long we keep your data

    The App stores the following data only on your device (no servers):

    - Test history (test name, pass/fail, timestamp, brief detail string)
    - App settings (theme preference, history limit)
    - Premium status (purchase state from Google Play Billing)

    This data remains on your device for as long as you keep the App installed and do not manually delete it.
    If you uninstall the App, all its data is removed automatically from your device.

    10.2 How to delete your data

    You can delete all App‑related data in two ways:

    Method 1 – Delete from within the App (recommended)

    - Open Droid Holmes
    - Go to Settings (gear icon)
    - Tap "Clear" button next to “Clear test history” label (clears history)
    - To delete all data including settings and premium status, use Method 2 below.

    Method 2 – Delete via Android system settings

    - Open Android Settings → Apps → Droid Holmes
    - Tap “Storage & cache”
    - Tap “Clear storage” (or “Clear data”)

    This removes all local data – test history, settings, and premium flag.

    Important: Purchases are managed by Google Play. Clearing app data does not cancel your purchase – you can restore Premium for free by reinstalling the App.

    If you are unable to delete data using the steps above, contact us at realfictionfactory@gmail.com and we will assist you.