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~/rake_manager/privacy_policy.md

# Privacy Policy

Rake Manager is a file organization and cleanup tool. This document explains what the app touches, what it doesn't, and where your data goes. Written in plain terms, no legal fluff.

last_commit: 2026-08-20
data_sold: false
processing: on-device
license: GDPR · CCPA

## What this app is

Rake Manager helps you gather, sort, and clean up files on your Android device. Think of it as a rake for your storage — it pulls together scattered files, identifies duplicates and leftovers, and lets you decide what to keep. No accounts, no cloud, no nonsense.

This policy follows the Google Play Developer Policy and applicable privacy regulations.

## Data we collect

No account required. The only personal information we ever receive is what you voluntarily send when contacting support — typically an email address and a description of your issue.

Automatically, the app may collect:

## Your files

// Rake Manager does NOT: upload file_contents to any_server read the_content of your photos, docs, or messages share your_files with third_parties delete anything without your_confirmation

Our scanner works on metadata only — file name, size, type, and modification date. That's enough to find duplicates, residuals, and large files. The actual content of your files stays on your device and is deleted locally when you confirm.

## How data is used

## Permissions

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" /> // required for full-storage file scanning

Rake Manager requests All Files Access because a file manager must see beyond media collections to find residual folders, duplicates in user-created directories, and orphaned files in non-standard locations. Scoped storage alone doesn't reach these.

This permission is used only for on-device scanning and file operations. No file content is uploaded. Revoke it anytime via Settings → Apps → Rake Manager → Permissions. This complies with Google Play's All Files Access Permission policy.

## Security

on-device

File operations never leave your phone.

tls 1.3

Encrypted transit for all network calls.

short retention

Crash logs 90 days, IPs 30 days.

minimal

No accounts, no user profiles.

## Third parties

The free version uses:

Google Firebase Analytics · Firebase Crashlytics · Google AdMob

Each operates under its own privacy policy. AdMob may use your Ad ID for ad personalization — opt out in Settings → Privacy → Ads. We do not share your file data or personal information with any third party for marketing.

## Your rights

Depending on your location, you may request access to, deletion of, or portability of your personal data, opt out of personalized ads, or file a complaint with your local authority. Since Rake Manager doesn't use accounts, uninstalling the app clears all local data. Email us for cloud or support-data deletion.

Contact privacy@rakemanager.app. We respond within 30 days.

## Children

Rake Manager is not directed at children under 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent). We don't knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has shared information with us, contact us and we'll delete it promptly.

## Changes

We may update this policy as the app or regulations change. Material updates will be noted in-app and by updating the date above. Continued use means you accept the revised terms.

// contact

Questions, requests, or bug reports about privacy.

privacy@rakemanager.app