# Privacy Policy

**KaRemote** — Remote control for Karadio32
Last updated: 2026-02-13

## Overview

KaRemote is a free and open-source Android application licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. This privacy policy explains what data the app accesses and how it is handled.

## Data Collection

**KaRemote does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data.** The app does not include any analytics, tracking, advertising, or telemetry services.

## Network Access

The app requires the INTERNET permission for the following purposes only:

- **Karadio32 communication** — The app sends HTTP requests to a Karadio32 device on your local network at an address you configure manually. This communication stays within your local network.
- **RadioBrowser.info API** — The app queries the public RadioBrowser.info API to search for radio stations and retrieve station metadata (names, icons, genres). No personal information is sent in these requests.

## Local Storage

The app stores the following settings locally on your device using Android DataStore Preferences:

- Karadio32 server address (as entered by you)
- Theme mode preference (light/dark/system)
- Color theme preference

This data never leaves your device.

## Third-Party Services

The app does not use any third-party services that collect user data. The only external service contacted is the public [RadioBrowser.info](https://www.radio-browser.info/) API.

## Permissions

| Permission | Purpose |
|---|---|
| `INTERNET` | Communicate with Karadio32 device and RadioBrowser.info API |
| `ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` | Check network availability |

## Children's Privacy

The app does not knowingly collect any information from anyone, including children under the age of 13.

## Changes to This Policy

Any updates to this privacy policy will be reflected in this document and in the source code repository.

## Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, you can reach the developer via the source code repository:
[https://git.bugsy.cz/beval/karemote](https://git.bugsy.cz/beval/karemote)

## Source Code

KaRemote is open source. You can review the complete source code to verify these claims:
[https://git.bugsy.cz/beval/karemote](https://git.bugsy.cz/beval/karemote)