Privacy Policy
Developer: qiangu · Updated November 13, 2026
Android TV pairing and secure storage
Android TV pairing generates a client key and certificate on this device and saves the TV certificate after code verification. The key and paired TV certificates are kept in the system Keychain for local use and are not uploaded to a developer server. Removing a TV deletes its saved certificate. Clearing device data also deletes the local Android TV identity, requiring pairing again. System Keychain entries may remain after uninstalling the app. To remove them, clear device data in Settings before uninstalling.
Managing multiple TVs
Saved TVs, room names and pairing information stay on this device. Switch, rename or remove them in the device list. Removing the current TV disconnects the app but does not revoke authorization on the TV.
Scope of this policy
This policy explains how “Universal TV Remote”, provided by qiangu, handles information for the local-network remote features in this version. Please read it before use. TV manufacturers and external services you choose have their own data handling rules.
Information we handle
To discover and connect to TVs, the app accesses device addresses, brands, and names and capabilities returned by devices on your local network. The selected brand, IP address, Sony pre-shared key, Samsung authorization token, LG pairing credentials, and haptic, screen-awake and onboarding preferences are stored locally in the app. Discovery results and connection status are normally retained only while the app is running.
Purpose and network communication
TV information is used only for local discovery, connection and control. The app uses Google Firebase Analytics to analyze launches, sessions, usage and authorization results. Google processes an app instance identifier and device and app information. We do not send TV addresses, names, pairing credentials or remote control history to Analytics. Advertising measurement is enabled only after you allow system tracking permission. Personalized advertising remains disabled.
Permissions and choices
Local Network access is used to discover and control TVs. The app requests tracking permission to measure advertising effectiveness. Denying tracking does not affect remote control; basic usage analytics continues. You can change permission in Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking. The app does not request location, contacts, photos or microphone access.
Retention and deletion
Local configuration is retained until you clear data, reconfigure or delete the app. Clearing devices and pairing data in Settings stops the local connection and deletes the associated addresses and credentials while keeping remote preferences. It does not revoke authorization on the TV. To revoke that authorization, remove this app from the TV’s authorized-device settings. Local app data may be included in system backups you enable. Backup management and deletion are handled by the system service.
Sharing and feedback
We do not sell or share this information for advertising. When you export feedback or send email, the content you enter and the app/system versions in the template are passed to the sharing service or recipient you choose. TV IP addresses, pairing credentials and button history are not automatically attached. External sharing services handle information under their own policies. You can cancel sharing.
Data security
Use the app only on trusted local networks, protect access to your phone and TV, and do not disclose keys to others. Some TV protocols use unencrypted local communication or TV self-signed certificates, so communication security cannot be guaranteed on untrusted networks. Pairing credentials are currently stored in the app’s local configuration. Do not retain pairings on shared or untrusted phones.
Use by minors
If you are below the age at which you can independently consent to services in your location, read and use the app with a guardian’s guidance. Do not voluntarily include children’s identifying information in feedback.
Policy updates and contact
If we add new data uses, permissions or external services, we will update this policy and provide additional notice or obtain authorization when required.
For questions, feedback or data handling requests, contact: sx_f@icloud.com.
Display configuration and rating requests
On the first launch, the app makes one HTTPS request to our Firebase Hosting configuration endpoint to obtain a subscription text color (0 or 1). It does not attach TV details, pairing credentials, control history, an account ID or an advertising identifier. Google may process the connection IP address and standard request information to serve the file. The request-attempt flag and resulting color are stored locally; the app does not retry automatically after failure and uses white by default. First-launch and rating-request dates are also kept locally to schedule the Apple system rating prompt. We do not receive your star rating or whether you submitted or dismissed that prompt.
This website
This website is hosted on Google Firebase Hosting. Google may process technical information such as IP addresses, browser information and request logs to deliver the hosting service. This site has no analytics SDK, ads, accounts, feedback forms or tracking cookies set by us. Email links open your chosen email service; sending is your choice.