Arewa Video Player Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy – Arewa Player
Last updated: March 15, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Arewa Player ("the app", "we", "our") handles your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how the app operates.
1. Information We Do Not Collect
Arewa Player does not collect, store, transmit, or share any personal information.
- We do not collect your name, email address, or phone number.
- We do not track your location.
- We do not upload your videos, photos, or files to any server.
- We do not require user accounts or registration.
- We do not sell or share user data with third parties.
2. Information Stored Locally on Your Device
All data used by Arewa Player remains on your device.
- App Preferences: Settings such as playback speed, theme, and subtitles are stored locally.
- Private Video Vault: Videos moved to the Private section are encrypted and stored locally on your device.
- Biometric / PIN Authentication: Used only to protect the Private vault. Biometric data is handled by the Android operating system and is never accessed or stored by the app.
3. Permissions Used
The app requests the following permissions to function properly:
| Permission | Purpose |
|---|---|
| READ_MEDIA_VIDEO / READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE | Access and display videos stored on your device |
| WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE | Save trimmed videos (Android 9 and below) |
| INTERNET | Stream videos from URLs and check for updates |
| ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE / ACCESS_WIFI_STATE | Detect network availability for streaming |
| SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW | Display the floating player window over other apps |
| FOREGROUND_SERVICE | Keep the floating player running while using other apps |
| WAKE_LOCK | Prevent the screen from turning off during playback |
| POST_NOTIFICATIONS | Display playback controls in notifications |
| USE_BIOMETRIC | Authenticate access to the Private video vault |
4. Third-Party Services
Arewa Player uses several third-party libraries that operate locally on your device.
- AndroidX Media3 / ExoPlayer — Video playback engine
- Google Cast SDK — Cast videos to compatible TVs
- Google Play In-App Updates — Notify users of app updates
- Coil — Load video thumbnails efficiently
Some Google services may collect diagnostic information as part of system operations. For details, please review Google Privacy Policy.
5. Children's Privacy
Arewa Player does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. The app does not include features designed to collect personal data from users of any age.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated revision date.
7. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us:
Website: https://arewa.dev
Email: [email protected]