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*      SimpleSSTV Privacy Policy          *
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Last updated: February 2026


OVERVIEW
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  SimpleSSTV is designed with privacy
  as a core principle. The app does not
  connect to the internet by default
  and collects no personal data.


NETWORK USAGE (opt-in)
======================

  ISS SSTV Schedule
  -----------------
  If you enable "ISS SSTV events" in
  Settings, the app connects to
  simplesstv.strangeloop.nl once per
  day to check for upcoming ISS SSTV
  transmission events. This request
  includes your IP address and app
  version. No personal data, account
  information, or usage analytics are
  transmitted. The schedule data is
  cached locally on your device. You
  can disable this feature at any time
  in Settings — when off, no network
  requests are made. No third-party
  services are involved — the server
  is operated by Strangeloop Software.


DATA COLLECTION
===============

  Beyond the optional ISS schedule
  check described above, SimpleSSTV
  does not:
    - Send analytics or telemetry
    - Track usage patterns
    - Create user accounts
    - Sync data to cloud services
    - Access contacts, location, or
      other device data


PERMISSIONS USED
================

  Microphone Access
  -----------------
  Required for live SSTV signal capture.
  Audio is processed locally in real-time
  to decode SSTV images. Captured audio is
  never recorded, stored, or transmitted
  unless you explicitly save decoded
  images to your device.

  File Access (User-Selected)
  ---------------------------
  Required to load images for encoding
  and save WAV files. The app only
  accesses files you explicitly select
  through system file dialogs.


LOCAL STORAGE
=============

  Encoded and decoded images are saved
  locally in:

  ~/Library/Application Support/
      SimpleSSTV/History/

  This data never leaves your device.
  You can delete this folder at any
  time to remove all history.


THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
====================

  SimpleSSTV uses no third-party
  services, SDKs, or frameworks beyond
  Apple's standard system frameworks.
  The ISS schedule server is operated
  by Strangeloop Software (the app
  developer) on infrastructure in
  Germany.


CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
==================

  SimpleSSTV does not collect any
  personal information from anyone,
  including children.


CONTACT
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  Questions about this privacy policy:
  simplesstv@strangeloop.nl


CHANGES
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  Any changes to this policy will be
  reflected in app updates with an
  updated "Last updated" date.


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