Privacy Policy

1. Controller

Androho Software – Matthias Höpfler
Ziegelweg 1
84164 Moosthenning
Germany

E-mail: info@androho.com

2. Processing of Personal Data on This Website

2.1 Hosting

Hosting by Hostinger

We host our website with the service provider Hostinger Operations, UAB, Švitrigailos g. 34, 03230 Vilnius, Lithuania (hereinafter referred to as “Hostinger”).

When you visit our website, Hostinger collects various log files, including your IP addresses.

For more details, please refer to the Hostinger privacy policy: https://www.hostinger.com/legal/privacy-policy.

The use of Hostinger is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in the most reliable presentation of our website. If appropriate consent has been obtained, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR; this consent can be revoked at any time.

Data Processing Agreement

We have concluded a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with the above-mentioned provider. This is a contract required by data protection law, which guarantees that the provider processes the personal data of our website visitors only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

2.2 Server Log Files

When accessing the website, the following data are automatically collected and stored in server log files:

  • IP address
  • Date/time of access
  • Accessed page/file
  • Referrer URL
  • Browser type/version
  • Operating system

Purpose/Legal basis: Ensuring technical operation and IT security (Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR).
Retention: Up to 14 days.

2.3 Cookies

We only use technically necessary cookies (e.g., to secure the contact form or for session management). These do not require user consent.
No analytics or marketing cookies are used on this website.

2.4 Contact Form and E-Mail

If you use the contact form or send us an e-mail directly, the following data will be processed:

  • E-mail address
  • Content of the message
  • Name (optional)

Purpose/Legal basis: Response to your inquiry, Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR (pre-contractual communication) or Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR (general inquiries).
Retention: Until the request has been handled, and thereafter according to statutory retention obligations.

3. Processing of Personal Data in Our Apps

This privacy notice applies to the following apps:

  • Profile Equalizer Lite (com.androho.profileequalizer)
  • Profile Equalizer Pro (com.androho.profileequalizerpro)
  • Level Buddy (com.androho.levelbuddy)

3.1 Firebase Analytics (Equalizer Lite & Pro)

We use Google Firebase Analytics (Google Ireland Ltd., Dublin, Ireland).

Data: pseudonymous usage data (app events, screens, interactions), app instance ID, device information, country/region.
Purpose: Analysis of app usage to improve functionality and stability.
Legal basis: In the EU/EEA based on consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR) via the Consent SDK; outside the EU/EEA based on Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR.
Retention: 2–14 months depending on Firebase configuration.

3.2 Firebase Crashlytics (Equalizer Lite & Pro)

We use Google Firebase Crashlytics for error analysis.

Data: crash reports, device type, OS version, timestamps, stack traces.
Purpose: Improving app stability.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR).

3.3 Google AdMob (Equalizer Lite)

The Lite version uses Google AdMob for advertising.

Data: advertising ID (AAID), IP address, device data, inferred location, ad interactions.
Legal basis: In the EU/EEA only with consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR) via the Google UMP/Consent SDK. Without consent, only non-personalized ads are shown.

3.4 App Permissions (Equalizer Lite & Pro)

  • INTERNET – required for Firebase services, updates.
  • RECORD_AUDIO – for audio analysis (equalizer, visualizer).
  • BLUETOOTH / BLUETOOTH_ADMIN / BLUETOOTH_CONNECT – to connect and control Bluetooth audio devices.
  • MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS – to adjust audio output parameters.
  • READ/WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE – for backup/restore (older Android versions).
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE / FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK – for continuous audio processing in the background.
  • WAKE_LOCK – required for the sleep timer.
  • MEDIA_CONTENT_CONTROL – control of media playback.
  • POST_NOTIFICATIONS – notifications for active equalizer processes, profile changes, or timers.
  • BIND_NOTIFICATION_LISTENER_SERVICE – only with explicit user consent, for reacting to notifications.
  • (Lite only) com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID – for AdMob.

3.5 Recipients and Third Country Transfers (Equalizer Lite & Pro)

Data may be transmitted to:

  • Google Ireland Ltd., Dublin (EU)
  • Google LLC, Mountain View, CA (USA)

Transfers to the USA are based on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF) and/or Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

3.6 Consent Management (Equalizer Lite & Pro)

Upon first launch (EU/EEA), a consent dialog (Google UMP/Consent SDK) is displayed.

  • Users may grant or refuse consent for analytics/ads.
  • Consent can be withdrawn or changed at any time in the app settings.

3.7 Firebase Analytics & Crashlytics (Level Buddy)

We use Google Firebase Analytics and Crashlytics (Google Ireland Ltd., Dublin, Ireland).

Analytics data: pseudonymous usage data (app events, screens, interactions), app instance ID, device information, country/region.
Crashlytics data: crash reports, device type, OS version, timestamps, stack traces.
Purpose: Analysis of app usage, improvement of stability and functionality.
Legal basis: In the EU/EEA based on consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR) via the Consent SDK; outside the EU/EEA based on Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR.

3.8 Google AdMob & In-App Purchases (Level Buddy)

The app uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. An in-app purchase allows users to remove ads.
Prices are adjusted per country based on the average per capita income.

Advertising data: advertising ID (AAID), IP address, device data, inferred location, ad interactions.
Legal basis: In the EU/EEA only with consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR). Without consent, only non-personalized ads are shown.

3.9 App Permissions (Level Buddy)

  • INTERNET / ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE – required for advertisements.
  • CAMERA – optional, for camera-based angle measurement.

3.10 Google AdMob (Science & IT News)

Science & IT News uses Google AdMob for advertising purposes. Data: Advertising ID (AAID), IP address, device data, location (inferred), and ad interactions. Legal Basis: In the EU/EEA, this data is only processed with your consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR) via the Google UMP/Consent SDK. If consent is not provided, only non-personalized ads will be displayed. You can restrict the use of the Advertising ID at any time in your device’s Android system settings.

3.11 Firebase Analytics & Crashlytics (Science & IT News)

We use Google Firebase Analytics and Crashlytics (provided by Google Ireland Ltd., Dublin, Ireland). Analytics Data: Pseudonymous usage data (app events, screens, interactions), App Instance ID, device information, and country/region. Crashlytics Data: Crash reports, device type, OS version, timestamps, and stack traces. Purpose: To analyze app usage and improve stability and features. Legal Basis: In the EU/EEA, this processing is based on your consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR) via the Consent SDK; outside the EU/EEA, it may be based on our legitimate interest (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR).

3.12 Permissions (Science & IT News)

INTERNET / ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE – Required for displaying advertisements and retrieving RSS feeds.

3.13 Integration of Third-Party Content (RSS Feeds) (Science & IT News)

This app displays short summaries (RSS feeds) from external news providers. When you access a full article, you will be redirected to the website of the respective provider. From that moment on, the privacy policies of the respective website operator apply. We have no influence over the data collection practices of these external providers.

3.14 Local Storage (Bookmarks) (Science & IT News)

The bookmarking feature for news articles stores the corresponding links and titles exclusively locally in a protected area on your device. No transmission of this selection to our servers takes place.

3.15 Processing of Personal Data in the App “Video Converter FFmpeg”

The following privacy notices also apply to the app “Video Converter FFmpeg.” The related open-source project is published under the name “SimpleVideoConverter.”

3.16 Local Processing of Video Files (Video Converter FFmpeg)

The app allows users to select, trim, convert, and save video files on their device. The actual media processing is performed locally on the device using FFmpeg / FFmpegKit. Based on the documented functionality of the app, no server-side video conversion is carried out by us.

If files selected by the user contain personal data (for example, private videos), such processing is carried out solely for the purpose of performing the function initiated by the user within the app.

3.17 Permissions (Video Converter FFmpeg)

The app uses the following permissions:

  • INTERNET – required for the integration of Google AdMob and Google Analytics for Firebase.
  • com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID – required to process the Advertising ID for advertising and measurement purposes, insofar as this is technically intended and legally permissible.
  • READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (up to Android 12L / API 32) and READ_MEDIA_VIDEO – required so that video files selected by the user can be read and processed for conversion.
  • WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (up to Android 9 / API 28) – required to save exported video files to device storage on older Android versions.

Access to media files takes place only to the extent necessary for the selection, processing, or storage of video files requested by the user.

3.18 Google AdMob (Video Converter FFmpeg)

The app uses Google AdMob (Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland) to display advertisements. In this context, the Google Mobile Ads SDK may process, in particular, the IP address, information about user interactions, diagnostic information, as well as device and account identifiers, including the Advertising ID. The Advertising ID is an Android system identifier that can be reset or deleted by the user.

Purpose: Financing the app through advertisements, reach measurement, fraud prevention, and improvement of ad delivery.
Legal basis: In the EU / EEA, the processing of personal data for personalized advertising is generally based on the user’s consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. The specific ad delivery depends on the privacy and consent settings chosen by the user. For users in the EEA, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland, Google requires appropriate transparency and consent mechanisms.

3.19 Google Analytics for Firebase (Video Converter FFmpeg)

The app uses Google Analytics for Firebase (Google Ireland Ltd., Dublin, Ireland). In particular, the following data may be processed: App Instance ID, Advertising ID, pseudonymous usage data, app and device information, and approximate location data derived from masked IP addresses.

Purpose: Analysis of app usage and improvement of functionality, stability, and user experience.
Legal basis: In the EU / EEA, processing is based on the user’s consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, insofar as Analytics is activated. Google also states that the Firebase customer is typically the data controller, while Google generally acts as a processor or service provider.

3.20 Recipients and Third-Country Transfers (Video Converter FFmpeg)

In connection with the use of AdMob and Google Analytics for Firebase, data may be transferred to the following recipients:

  • Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland
  • Google LLC, Mountain View, California, USA

A transfer of data to third countries, in particular to the United States, cannot be excluded. For relevant services, Google states that it complies with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF) as well as the UK Extension; in addition, further data protection mechanisms may apply depending on the specific service and contractual arrangements.

3.21 Open-Source and Licensing Notice (Video Converter FFmpeg)

The app uses FFmpegKit / FFmpeg as an open-source component for local media processing. FFmpegKit itself is generally licensed under the LGPL v3.0 in its build scripts; however, if GPL components are enabled, FFmpeg as a whole becomes subject to the GPL v3.0. The project published by us under the name “SimpleVideoConverter” is therefore labeled GPL-3.0 and refers to the use of FFmpegKit with x264 (GPL).

The source code of the app is publicly available via the project’s GitHub repository.
https://github.com/Androho24/SimpleVideoConverter

4. Retention Periods

  • Website server log files: up to 14 days.
  • Support inquiries: until resolved, thereafter according to statutory obligations.
  • Firebase/AdMob data: according to provider configuration or until withdrawal of consent.

Video Converter FFmpeg:
Video files selected or created by the user are generally not stored on our own servers. Where files are stored, this is done locally on the user’s device until they are deleted by the user. Data processed via AdMob and Google Analytics for Firebase is stored in accordance with the respective provider settings and project configuration. For Firebase, Google provides service- and project-specific deletion and data control options.

5. Data Subject Rights

You have the following rights under the GDPR:

  • Right of access (Art. 15)
  • Right to rectification (Art. 16)
  • Right to erasure (Art. 17)
  • Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18)
  • Right to data portability (Art. 20)
  • Right to object (Art. 21)
  • Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7 (3))

You may also lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, e.g., the Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision (BayLDA).

6. Necessity of Providing Data

Use of the apps requires certain permissions (e.g., audio, Bluetooth). Without these, full functionality cannot be ensured.
The provision of analytics and advertising data is voluntary and only occurs with user consent.

7. Updates

This Privacy Policy is valid from September 2025. Updates will be published on this website.

8. Liability

Disclaimer for Hearing Test Function (Equalizer Apps)
Our apps include a hearing test function that can play tones at various frequencies, including high volumes, through headphones.
Users are responsible for choosing a safe volume setting.
We accept no liability for hearing damage or other health issues resulting from improper use.
This function does not replace medical examination or advice.

Disclaimer for Measurement Functions (Level Buddy)
The measurement values in the Level Buddy app (e.g., spirit level, camera angle) are based on the device’s sensors and camera.
These values are not 100% accurate and may be affected by device characteristics.
The calibration (offset) function is intended solely to adapt the app to the respective device.
We accept no liability for damages or incorrect

9. Additional Tools – Google Search Console

We use Google Search Console (Google Ireland Ltd., Dublin, Ireland) to technically monitor and optimize the visibility of our website in Google search results.
Only aggregated, non-personal data are processed in this context.
It is not possible to identify individual visitors to our website.

10. Data Security

We use technical and organizational security measures in accordance with Art. 32 GDPR to protect your data against accidental or intentional manipulation, loss, destruction, or unauthorized access.
This includes, among other things, encrypted data transmission via TLS/SSL. Our security measures are continuously improved in line with technological developments.

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