Privacy Policy

TL;DR - The Short Version

• ✅ We collect NO personal data
• ✅ No analytics, no tracking, no ads
• ✅ All data stays on your device
• ✅ We don't operate servers that store your data
• ✅ 100% open source and auditable

Information We Collect

GitHub Authentication

If you choose to use an API token with RepoStore:

• Your token is encrypted and stored locally on your device.
• We never access private data, emails, or personal information.
• The token is used solely to increase your GitHub API rate limit for discovering and installing apps.

Local Data (Android Only)

• Installed Apps Database: We track apps you've installed via RepoStore to notify you of updates.
• Preferences: Theme settings and basic configurations are stored locally.
• All data remains on your device and is never transmitted to external servers.

What We DON'T Collect

• Personal Information: We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any identifying information.
• Usage Analytics: We do not track how you use the app, which buttons you click, or how often you open it.
• Device Identifiers: We do not collect IMEI, advertising IDs, or MAC addresses.
• Crash Reports: We do not automatically collect crash logs or telemetry data.

How We Use Information

GitHub API Access: We make direct API calls to GitHub's servers to fetch repository and release information. These requests go straight from your device to GitHub - we don't proxy or log them.

Local Storage: The installed apps database and preferences are stored locally using standard Android storage mechanisms. This data never leaves your device.

Data Sharing

We do not share your data with any third parties. Period.

External Services:

• GitHub API: Direct communication with api.github.com (subject to GitHub's Privacy Policy).
• No Other Services: No analytics, no advertising networks, no third-party SDKs.

Data Security

• API tokens and sensitive data are safely managed by your device.
• All network communication uses HTTPS.
• No cloud storage or remote servers.
• Open source code - fully auditable at github.com/samyak2403/RepoStore.

Your Rights

You have full control over your data:

• Access: View all stored data through the app interface.
• Delete: Clear app data in Android Settings to instantly wipe all records.
• No Account Required: RepoStore works completely anonymously without signing in.
• Uninstall: Removes all local data permanently.

Android Permissions

RepoStore requests these minimal permissions:

• INTERNET: Fetch repository data from GitHub API.
• REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES: Install downloaded APK files to your device.
• QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES / STORAGE: Detect installed apps for update notifications and to safely direct APKs to storage.

Data Deletion

To delete all RepoStore data from your device:

1. Open Android Settings.
2. Navigate to Apps → RepoStore.
3. Tap "Clear Data" or uninstall the app.

Disclaimer

No Affiliation with GitHub, Inc.: RepoStore is an independent, open-source project not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by GitHub, Inc. The name describes the app's functionality (discovering GitHub releases) and does not imply trademark ownership or association with GitHub, Inc.

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