Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 18, 2025
Developer: Ahmed Chebbi
Email: ahmedd.chebbi@gmail.com
App: MQTT Nova
Simple Summary
✅ All your data stays on your phone
✅ We show ads (Google AdMob)
✅ We don’t collect or see your data
✅ No login required, no tracking
1. What Data We Store
Everything is stored ONLY on your phone:
- MQTT broker addresses and ports
- Usernames and passwords (encrypted)
- Your custom dashboard controls
- MQTT messages you receive
- App settings (theme, preferences)
We cannot see or access this data - it never leaves your device.
2. Permissions We Use
Required:
- Internet - To connect to your MQTT brokers
- Network State - To check if you’re online
- Vibrate - For button feedback
Optional:
- Biometric (Fingerprint/Face) - To unlock the app (works locally on your phone)
3. Google AdMob (Advertising)
We use Google AdMob to show ads in the app.
What AdMob collects:
- Device type and OS version
- Approximate location (country level)
- Ad interactions (clicks, views)
- Advertising ID
AdMob Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Turn off personalized ads:
- Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out
- iOS: Settings → Privacy → Apple Advertising → Off
4. What We DON’T Do
❌ We don’t have servers
❌ We don’t collect analytics
❌ We don’t track your usage
❌ We don’t see your MQTT data
❌ We don’t share your information (except AdMob for ads)
❌ We don’t require registration or login
5. How to Delete Your Data
- In App: Settings → Data Management → Clear All Data
- Uninstall: Remove the app from your phone
All data is deleted immediately.
6. Security
- Passwords encrypted with device secure storage
- SSL/TLS support for MQTT connections
- All data protected by your phone’s security
7. Children’s Privacy
This app is not for children under 13. We don’t knowingly collect data from children.
8. Your Rights (GDPR - EU Users)
- Access: View all your data in the app
- Delete: Clear all data in Settings
- Export: Export settings in Settings
- Object: Opt-out of personalized ads in device settings
9. Changes to This Policy
We’ll update this page if anything changes. Check back occasionally.
Questions? Email: ahmedd.chebbi@gmail.com
That’s it. Simple and honest. 🔒