🔒 PRIVACY POLICY - Media Downloader
Last Updated: April 11, 2026
Effective Date: April 11, 2026
App Name: Media Downloader
Package Name: com.mandlatech.mediadownloader
Developer: Mandla Tech
Contact Email: godson@mandlatech.com
1INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Media Downloader ("App", "we", "us", or "our"). Media Downloader is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our App.
2INFORMATION WE COLLECT
2.1 Information You Submit in the App
URL and Download Request Data:
Media Downloader processes links you paste to deliver the core download functionality.
✅ What We Process:
- Links you paste for supported platforms
- Download requests and media extraction metadata
- Download history entries saved locally in the app
- Token balance events (earn/spend/refund) required for app features
❌ What We DO NOT Collect:
- Your private social media credentials
- Your direct messages or account passwords
- Your contacts list
- Your call logs
- Your personal photo gallery (unless you explicitly pick files for sharing/opening)
- Instagram or Facebook session cookies (no longer required by this app)
2.2 Firebase Analytics Data
We use Google Firebase Analytics to collect usage and stability signals:
✅ Data Collected:
- App launch frequency
- Feature usage patterns
- Device type and OS version
- Session duration and engagement events
- Performance and error-related telemetry
❌ Data NOT Collected by Us Directly:
- Your name, phone number, or government ID
- Your precise GPS location
- Private chat content from external platforms
- Any manually entered social media session cookie values
2.3 Ad-Related Data
We use Unity Ads for rewarded ads and monetization. Unity may process device and ad interaction data in line with its privacy policy.
3HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
✅ We Use Your Data For:
- Core Functionality: Processing submitted links and serving downloads
- Token Features: Managing token balance, rewards, and recovery flows
- App Improvement: Monitoring stability and fixing issues
- Advertising: Delivering rewarded ads to support free app usage
- Security: Detecting abuse/fraud in app workflows
❌ We Do NOT Use Your Data For:
- Selling your data to third parties
- Collecting social media passwords
- Cross-app tracking beyond required third-party SDK behavior
- Any purpose not described in this policy
4DATA STORAGE & SECURITY
4.1 Where Your Data Stays
🔒 Data Location:
- On Device: Download history, settings, and most app state are stored locally
- Token Recovery API: Token balance backup may be synced to our backend for restore after data reset
- No Personal Cloud Library: We do not host a personal media library of your downloaded videos
- No Session Cookie Storage: Instagram/Facebook session cookie persistence is removed
4.2 Data Security
- 🔐 HTTPS/TLS is used for supported network communication
- 🔒 Sensitive token state is protected using platform secure storage mechanisms where applicable
- 🛡️ App permissions are limited to required functionality
- ✅ Security controls are reviewed as app features evolve
5THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
5.1 Google Firebase
- Service: Analytics and app telemetry
- Data: Usage and technical diagnostics
- Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
5.2 Unity Ads
- Service: Advertisement delivery (including rewarded ads)
- Data: Device and ad interaction signals
- Privacy Policy: Unity Privacy Policy
6PERMISSIONS EXPLANATION
6.1 Internet Permission
Why We Need It:
- ✅ Process link requests and download workflows
- ✅ Run version checks and token API synchronization
- ✅ Send analytics events and load rewarded ads
6.2 Storage/File Permission
Why We Need It:
- ✅ Save downloaded media to your device
- ✅ Open and share downloaded files
- ✅ Maintain app-managed local download history
7USER RIGHTS & CONTROL
7.1 Your Rights
You have the right to:
- ✅ Access: Review this policy to understand data usage
- ✅ Delete: Remove local app data by clearing app storage or uninstalling
- ✅ Control: Use device-level ad/privacy settings where available
- ✅ Contact: Reach out to us for privacy concerns
7.2 How to Delete Your Data
- Open Android device Settings
- Go to Apps > Media Downloader
- Choose Storage and clear app data (if desired)
- Optionally uninstall the app
- Local app data is removed from your device
8CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Media Downloader is not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe a child has provided personal information through our app, please contact us so we can review and take appropriate action.
9INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
9.1 Data Location
- Your Device: Downloaded files remain on your device
- Third-Party Services: Firebase and Unity services may process data globally
- Backend Services: Token recovery endpoints may process required token-state data
10CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect product changes, legal requirements, or clarity improvements. The updated date shown at the top reflects when changes were made.
12LEGAL COMPLIANCE
Media Downloader is designed to align with applicable mobile platform privacy and transparency requirements, including:
- ✅ GDPR principles (where applicable)
- ✅ CCPA/CPRA principles (where applicable)
- ✅ COPPA considerations
- ✅ Android privacy and security requirements
- ✅ Google Play policies
13ACCEPTANCE
By using Media Downloader, you acknowledge that:
- ✅ You have read this Privacy Policy
- ✅ You understand our privacy practices
- ✅ You accept these terms
- ✅ You consent to data collection and processing as described
If you disagree: Please discontinue use and uninstall the app.