# Privacy Policy — Local Stream

**Last updated: July 2026**

## Overview

Local Stream is a media server application that streams video and audio files from your Android device to other devices on your local Wi-Fi network using DLNA/HTTP. This privacy policy explains how the app handles your data.

## Data Collection

**Local Stream does not collect, transmit, or store any personal data.** Specifically:

- The app does not send any data to external servers or the internet.
- The app does not require an account or registration.
- The app does not use analytics, advertising SDKs, or tracking of any kind.
- Media files you select are served only over your local Wi-Fi network and are never uploaded externally.

## Permissions Used

| Permission | Purpose |
|---|---|
| `READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`, `READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`, `READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` | Access media files you choose to stream. Files are read locally only. |
| `INTERNET` | Required to run the built-in HTTP/DLNA server on your device. No internet connections are made. |
| `ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`, `ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` | Detect your local Wi-Fi IP address so clients can connect to the server. |
| `CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE` | Send DLNA/UPnP discovery (SSDP) multicast packets on the local network so DLNA clients can find the server. |
| `FOREGROUND_SERVICE`, `FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK` | Keep the streaming server running while the app is in the background. |
| `POST_NOTIFICATIONS` | Display a persistent notification showing server status (Android 13+). |
| `WAKE_LOCK` | Prevent the device from sleeping while a client is actively streaming. |
| `REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS` | Allow the server to remain responsive during long streaming sessions without Android killing it. |

## Network Traffic

All network traffic generated by this app stays on your local network. The app operates as an HTTP/DLNA server — it does not initiate any connections to the internet. Cleartext HTTP is used deliberately because DLNA-compatible devices (smart TVs, VLC, etc.) do not support HTTPS streaming.

## Third-Party Services

This app does not integrate any third-party analytics, advertising, or data-collection services.

## Children's Privacy

This app is a utility tool with no content of its own. It is not directed at children and does not knowingly collect any information from anyone.

## Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact: [your-email@example.com]

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*This policy applies to the Local Stream app published on Google Play.*