Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to PlayFenix. This Privacy Policy explains how PlayFenix ("we," "us," or "our") handles your information when you use our IPTV playlist management application (the "App").

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Data Stored Locally

PlayFenix stores the following data locally on your device:

• Playlist Data: M3U playlist files, channel lists, categories, and metadata
• User Preferences: Theme settings, accent colors, and app configurations
• Health Monitoring Data: Channel availability status and monitoring history
• Viewing Statistics: Channel usage patterns and analytics (stored locally only)
• Recent Channels: Your recently watched channels for quick access
• Favorites: Channels and playlists you've marked as favorites

2.2 Data We Do NOT Collect

PlayFenix does NOT collect, transmit, or store:

• Your personal information (name, email, phone number)
• Your playlist URLs or content
• Your viewing history on external servers
• Your device identifiers for tracking purposes
• Your location data
• Any credentials or passwords (except when stored locally with encryption)

3. How We Use Your Information

All data stored by PlayFenix remains on your device and is used solely to:

• Provide playlist management and organization features
• Enable real-time health monitoring of your channels
• Display playlist information in iOS widgets
• Maintain your app preferences and settings
• Generate local analytics for your viewing patterns
• Backup and restore functionality (when you initiate it)

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

All your data is stored locally on your device using secure iOS storage mechanisms:

• App sandbox storage protected by iOS security features
• Optional password protection for sensitive playlists
• Encrypted storage for credentials when enabled
• Shared UserDefaults for widget data (within your device only)

4.2 iCloud Sync (Optional)

If you enable iCloud backup on your device:

• Your playlist data may be backed up to your personal iCloud account
• This is controlled by your iOS settings, not by PlayFenix
• The data remains encrypted and private to your iCloud account
• We do not have access to your iCloud data

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 IPTV Stream Access

When you play content through PlayFenix:

• Your device connects directly to the stream URLs provided in your playlists
• We do not intercept, monitor, or log these connections
• Your IPTV provider may collect their own usage data according to their privacy policy

5.2 No Analytics or Tracking

PlayFenix does not use:

• Third-party analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics, Firebase)
• Advertising networks or SDKs
• Crash reporting services that transmit data
• Social media integrations

6. Data Sharing

We do not share, sell, rent, or trade your information with third parties because:

• We don't collect your personal information
• All data remains on your device
• We have no servers to store or process your data

7. Your Rights and Control

You have complete control over your data:

• Access: All your data is accessible through the app
• Delete: Uninstalling the app removes all stored data from your device
• Export: You can export your playlists at any time
• Modify: You can edit or delete any data within the app

8. Children's Privacy

PlayFenix does not knowingly collect any information from children. The app is intended for general audiences and does not target children under 13. Since we don't collect personal information, we do not have specific age verification processes.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document
• Providing an in-app notification for significant changes

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or PlayFenix's privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@playfenix.com

11. Legal Disclaimer

PlayFenix is a playlist management tool. Users are responsible for ensuring they have the legal right to access any content through their IPTV services. We do not provide, host, or distribute any media content.