This Privacy Policy explains how RemoteWave ("we," "us," or "our") handles information in connection with RemoteWave for Android TV & Chromecast (the "App"). It supplements, and should be read alongside, our general website Privacy Policy, which covers remotewave.app and applies across all of our apps. By using the App, you agree to the practices described here.
Information We Collect
Local network information
To find and control your Android TV, Google TV, or Chromecast device, the App requests local network access on your phone. This lets the App scan your Wi‑Fi network for compatible devices and send remote-control and casting commands directly to your TV. This communication happens locally between your phone and your TV — it is not routed through our servers.
Casting-related activity
When you use the App's casting shortcuts, it may temporarily interact with your device's local casting APIs to start or manage a cast session. We do not collect or store what content you cast.
Device and usage information
We may collect basic technical information such as device model, Android version, App version, and crash or performance diagnostics. This helps us fix bugs and keep the App compatible with Android TV and Chromecast software updates.
How We Use Information
- To provide and operate the App's remote-control and casting features.
- To diagnose crashes, fix bugs, and improve compatibility with Android TV, Google TV, and Chromecast devices.
- To understand aggregate, anonymized usage trends that help us prioritize new features.
What We Don't Do
We do not sell your personal information. We do not require a Google account or any account to use the App's core remote-control features. We only request the device permissions the App genuinely needs to find and control your TV.
Data Retention
Diagnostic data collected by the App is retained only as long as necessary to investigate and resolve technical issues.
Children's Privacy
The App is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Your Choices
You can revoke local network or other permissions for the App at any time through your phone's system settings. Doing so may limit or disable the App's ability to find and control your TV.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy can be sent through our contact page.