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Privacy Policy for Psylinks AV

Transparent data handling, device permissions, and on-device security architecture for our Android antivirus application.

Effective Date: September 22, 2026 · Entity: Psylinks Security Private Limited · Location: Guwahati, Assam, India

Introduction & Scope

Psylinks Security Private Limited ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our Android application, Psylinks AV (the "App"), handles your data, the permissions it requires, and how we protect your privacy while securing your device.

By downloading and using Psylinks AV, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1.0 Our Privacy Philosophy (Current State)

Psylinks AV operates on a strict Privacy-First, On-Device model. Currently, the vast majority of our security scanning, threat detection, and privacy auditing is performed locally on your device. We do not maintain server-side profiles of our users.

2.0 Permissions and Device Data Access

To provide comprehensive security, the App requires specific Android permissions. We only access data necessary for the App’s core security features.

QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES

A. App Inventory

As an antivirus application, we require the QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES permission to access the complete list of apps installed on your device.

  • Use: This data is used exclusively to scan for malware, stalkerware, malicious overlays, and to generate privacy risk scores.
  • Handling: The scanning process happens locally on your device. We do not upload or sell your app inventory to third parties.
Accessibility Service API

B. Accessibility Service API

Psylinks AV uses the Android Accessibility Service API to power the Web Security Shield.

  • Use: When enabled, this service monitors the URLs you visit within supported web browsers to actively block phishing, malware, and fraudulent websites in real-time.
  • Handling: We strictly use the Accessibility API to inspect URL data for security purposes. We do not use this API to read your private messages, capture passwords, monitor your non-browser screen activity, or bypass Android privacy controls. All URL reputation checks are executed securely and anonymously.
ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION / ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION

C. Location Data

  • Use: Location permissions are utilized solely to scan for suspicious network connections or insecure Wi-Fi environments.
  • Handling: Location data is processed locally to evaluate network security. We do not track, log, or transmit your physical location to our servers.
Storage Access

D. Storage Access

  • Use: The App requires storage permissions to scan your device for malicious files and to safely remove system junk files and cache.
  • Handling: File contents are never transmitted off your device.

3.0 Future Data Collection (Mobile Number & Device ID)

Important Notice: While we currently do not collect personal identifiers, we plan to introduce new features in upcoming updates that may require the collection of your Mobile Number and Unique Device Identifier (Device ID).

When implemented, this data will be collected strictly for:

  • Account creation, verification, and authentication.
  • Anti-piracy, premium license management, and device tracking for security features (e.g., Anti-Theft).

Before we begin collecting your Mobile Number and Device ID, we will update this Privacy Policy and explicitly ask for your consent within the App. We will never sell this information to data brokers or third-party advertisers.

4.0 What Data We Transmit (Network Calls)

To keep your device protected against the latest threats without storing massive databases on your phone, the App communicates with our servers for specific, anonymized checks:

  1. Rule & Signature Updates: The App pings our servers to download the latest malware definitions.
  2. URL / Hash Reputation Checks: When the App detects a potentially unsafe URL or file, it may send an anonymized hash (a mathematical representation) or the URL to our servers to check against known threat databases. No personal identifiers are attached to these lookups.
  3. Transparency Log: You can view every network request our App makes directly inside the App's "Transparency Log" screen.

5.0 Third-Party Tracking and Analytics

We do not use any third-party tracking, advertising, or telemetry SDKs. There is no Firebase Analytics, Facebook SDK, or AdMob integrated into this App. Your usage behavior is not monetized.

6.0 Data Security and Retention

Because we currently do not collect your personal data (such as your name, email, or device ID), there is no personal data for us to retain or delete. The anonymized logs generated during URL reputation checks and signature updates are temporarily retained for security abuse prevention and are subsequently deleted. Uninstalling the App removes all local scan history and databases from your device.

7.0 Children's Privacy

Psylinks AV is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take steps to remove such data.

8.0 Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices (such as the future collection of Mobile Numbers). We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy in the App and updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this document.

9.0 Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Psylinks Security Private Limited

Guwahati, Assam, India

Email: info@psylinkssecurity.com