Privacy Policy - WiFi IP Camera & Screen Share
WiFi IP Camera & Screen Share
Core Privacy Commitment: WiFi IP Camera & Screen Share operates on a 100% Local Peer-to-Peer architecture. Your live camera feeds, microphone audio, and screen sharing streams are processed on your local device and transmitted strictly within your private Wi-Fi network. No video or audio is ever uploaded to external cloud servers, databases, or third-party relays.
This Privacy Policy explains how WiFi IP Camera & Screen Share ("the Application", "we", "us", or "our") handles user information and permissions when you install and use our Android mobile application.
We believe privacy is an essential human right. The Application was engineered from the ground up to allow you to turn your smartphone into a wireless IP camera and screen streaming hub without requiring an account, registration, login credentials, or cloud subscriptions.
The Application requires specific device permissions solely to deliver its core functionality. Below is an exhaustive breakdown of why each permission is requested and how it is used:
| Permission | Purpose | Data Storage / Sharing |
|---|---|---|
Cameraandroid.permission.CAMERA |
Captures live video frames when you explicitly start Camera Streaming mode. | None. Frames are converted into live MJPEG/WebRTC streams and delivered directly to connected browsers on your LAN. Never stored or uploaded. |
Microphoneandroid.permission.RECORD_AUDIO |
Captures live audio when you enable the audio toggle switch during streaming. | None. Audio packets are encoded and sent directly to the local viewing client. Never recorded to persistent storage or sent to the cloud. |
Screen CaptureMediaProjection API |
Captures phone screen content when you initiate Screen Sharing mode. | None. Requested dynamically per session via the official Android system permission prompt. Streams directly to your browser viewer. |
Foreground ServiceFOREGROUND_SERVICE_* |
Keeps the local HTTP/WebSocket streaming server alive when your screen is locked or the app is minimized. | None. A persistent system notification is displayed with an instant "Stop" button so you always remain in full control. |
Wi-Fi & Network StateACCESS_WIFI_STATEINTERNET |
Determines your phone's local IP address (e.g., 192.168.1.X) so you can open the viewer on your computer, tablet, or TV. |
None. Used strictly to bind the local embedded web server and display the connection URL and QR code. |
Permissions We Never Request: The Application never requests access to your Personal Contacts, SMS, Photos/Gallery storage, Fine GPS Location, Call Logs, or Accessibility Services.
To support ongoing maintenance and provide this application for free, the Application integrates the Google Mobile Ads (AdMob) software development kit (SDK).
Google AdMob may collect and process pseudonymous identifiers and diagnostic data in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy:
- Google Advertising ID (AAID): Used by Google to deliver non-personalized or personalized advertisements based on user consent and device settings.
- Device Information: Device model, operating system version, and general network connection type for ad delivery and fraud prevention.
- Diagnostic & Performance Data: Crash reports and ad interaction metrics to optimize ad serving reliability.
For more information on how Google handles advertising data, please review:
Google Advertising Privacy Policy →
You can opt out of personalized advertisements at any time by navigating to your Android device's Settings → Google → Ads → Delete advertising ID or Reset advertising ID.
We implement multiple layers of security to ensure your live streaming sessions remain private:
- Local Network Isolation: All streaming traffic stays strictly within your Wi-Fi router or Personal Hotspot subnet. Outside internet users cannot access your camera feed unless you deliberately configure manual port forwarding on your router.
- PIN & Password Protection: The Application allows you to set an optional password or access PIN in the Settings screen to restrict browser viewer access to authorized users only.
- Instant Session Termination: You can terminate streaming immediately from the in-app Stop button or directly from the ongoing system notification shade.
Our Application is designed as a general utility tool and is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in the European Union). We do not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate measures.
Under regulations such as the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to Know & Access: Since we do not collect, maintain, or store personal user accounts, data profiles, or streaming logs on any servers, we hold no personal data records.
- Right to Deletion: Uninstalling the Application completely removes all local app preferences and settings stored on your device.
- Do Not Sell My Personal Information: We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.
We may update our Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or Android platform updates. Any updates will be posted to this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Application after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
If you have any questions, concerns, or inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy or the security practices of WiFi IP Camera & Screen Share, please reach out to us at:
Developer / Publisher: WiFi IP Camera Team
Support Email: chysangita.me@gmail.com
Application Package: com.ipcamera.camscreenshare