# Privacy Policy

**Tether API** is an open source Android app that exposes phone status via a local HTTP API.

## Data Collection

This app does **not** collect, store, or transmit any personal data to external servers.

## Permissions

The app requests the following permissions:

| Permission | Purpose |
|------------|---------|
| `READ_PHONE_STATE` | Read network connection type and carrier name |
| `ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` | Required by Android 10+ to access signal strength |
| `POST_NOTIFICATIONS` | Display foreground service notification |

## Data Access

Phone status (signal strength, carrier, battery level) is only accessible via a local HTTP server running on port 8765. This server is **only reachable from devices tethered to your phone** (USB or WiFi hotspot) and is not exposed to the internet.

## Third Parties

This app does not include any analytics, tracking, or advertising SDKs. No data is shared with third parties.

## Open Source

The complete source code is available at: https://somegit.dev/anonfunc/android-tether-api

## Contact

For questions about this privacy policy, open an issue on the repository.

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Last updated: December 2024