karemote/PRIVACY_POLICY.md

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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 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

Source Code

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