# Privacy Policy for Floating Browser

**Last Updated:** October 15, 2026

**Floating Browser** ("we", "our", or "us") provides a floating multi-window web browsing application (Package Name: `com.floating.browser.multitask`). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency regarding how your data is handled.

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## 1. Summary

* **No Personal Data Collection:** We do not collect, store, or sell personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, or exact geolocation.
* **Local Browsing Data:** Your browsing history, bookmarks, tabs, saved cookies, and web cache remain strictly on your device and are never sent to our servers.
* **On-Device Features:** Features like text recognition (OCR) and ad blocking operate directly on your device.
* **Third-Party Ads:** We integrate Google AdMob to display advertisements, which may process non-sensitive device identifiers according to Google's privacy standards.

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## 2. Information We Process and Store

### A. Local Data (Stored Exclusively on Your Device)
* **Browsing History & Bookmarks:** Stored in your device's local application sandbox. You can clear this data at any time via the in-app settings.
* **Tabs & State:** Active tabs and session states are maintained locally to restore your browsing sessions.
* **Cache & Cookies:** Managed by the standard Android WebKit component locally on your device.
* **Text Recognition (OCR):** When using text extraction on web pages, processing is conducted on-device using Google ML Kit. No images or text are transmitted to remote servers.

### B. Automatically Collected Information (Third Parties)
When you use the app, third-party service providers (such as Google AdMob) may automatically collect certain diagnostic and non-personal device information:
* Device model, operating system version, and system language.
* Google Advertising ID (AAID) for ad attribution and personalized/non-personalized advertising (subject to your Google account settings).
* Crash logs and app performance metrics.

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## 3. Permissions Requested and Why

Floating Browser requests the following Android permissions to deliver its multitasking features:

| Permission | Purpose |
| :--- | :--- |
| `SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW` | Allows floating browser bubbles and overlay windows to appear on top of other apps for true multitasking. |
| `INTERNET` & `ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` | Required to fetch web pages, load resources, and display advertisements. |
| `FOREGROUND_SERVICE` / `SPECIAL_USE` | Keeps floating bubble tabs active in the background while you switch between other apps. |
| `POST_NOTIFICATIONS` | Displays a persistent notification showing active floating tabs with quick-access controls. |
| `READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` / `WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` | Allows you to download files or images from the web directly to your device storage (when permitted). |
| `VIBRATE` | Provides subtle haptic feedback during UI interactions. |

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## 4. Third-Party Services and SDKs

Our app relies on trusted third-party SDKs that have their own privacy policies:

* **Google AdMob & Google Play Services:**
  * Used for delivering banner, interstitial, app open, and native ads.
  * [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)
  * [How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services](https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites)
* **Google ML Kit:**
  * Used for on-device text recognition.
  * [Google ML Kit Terms & Privacy](https://developers.google.com/ml-kit/terms)

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## 5. User Data Control & Deletion

You have complete control over your data:
* **Clear Browsing History & Cache:** Open the floating browser menu > Settings > **Clear Browsing Data** to wipe history, cache, cookies, or bookmarks.
* **Reset Advertising ID:** You can reset or opt out of personalized ads via your Android device settings (**Settings > Google > Ads**).
* **Uninstall App:** Uninstalling the app permanently removes all locally stored data, preferences, and session history from your device.

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## 6. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Floating Browser is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children. If you believe that a child has provided personal information through our app, please contact us so we can take appropriate measures.

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## 7. Security

We take data security seriously. Because your browsing data is stored locally within the Android secure app sandbox, it is protected by the operating system's security features. We recommend keeping your device updated with the latest security patches.

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## 8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the app signifies acceptance of any revisions.