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Privacy Policy for CS Player ​

Last Updated: December 1, 2025

Introduction ​

CS Player ("we", "our", or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our application handles information when you use our media player application.

Information We Collect ​

Information We DO NOT Collect ​

CS Player is designed with privacy in mind. We want to be clear:

  • We do NOT collect personal information - We do not collect, store, or transmit any personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, or phone number.
  • We do NOT track your activity - We do not track your viewing habits, media consumption patterns, or browsing behavior.
  • We do NOT use analytics services - We do not integrate third-party analytics or tracking services.
  • We do NOT sell or share data - Since we don't collect data, there is nothing to sell or share with third parties.

Local Data Storage ​

CS Player stores information locally on your device to provide functionality:

  • Media Library Data - Information about media files you access through the app (file paths, metadata, playback position)
  • Download History - Records of files you download through the app
  • Favorites - Media items you mark as favorites
  • App Settings - Your preferences and configuration settings
  • Thumbnails - Generated thumbnails for media files

Important: All this data is stored locally on your device and is never transmitted to our servers or any third party.

Permissions ​

CS Player requires certain permissions to function properly:

Storage Permissions ​

  • READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE / READ_MEDIA_VIDEO / READ_MEDIA_AUDIO - Required to access and play your media files
  • WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE - Required to save downloaded files (Android 9 and below)

Network Permissions ​

  • INTERNET - Required to stream online content and download files
  • ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE - Used to check network connectivity for downloads

Other Permissions ​

  • WAKE_LOCK - Keeps device awake during downloads
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE - Enables background downloads to continue
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC - Used for torrent download service
  • RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED - Allows resuming downloads after device restart
  • MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS - Used for volume control gestures
  • POST_NOTIFICATIONS - Shows download progress notifications (Android 13+)
  • REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS - Ensures downloads continue in background

All permissions are used solely for app functionality and not for data collection.

Data Usage ​

Media Playback ​

When you play media files:

  • Files are accessed from your local storage or streamed from URLs you provide
  • Playback position and settings are stored locally for resume functionality
  • No viewing data is transmitted to external servers

Downloads ​

When you download files:

  • Files are saved to your device storage
  • Download metadata (filename, size, progress) is stored locally
  • Torrent/magnet downloads use peer-to-peer connections directly with other peers
  • We do not monitor or log your download activity

Streaming ​

When you stream content:

  • Content is streamed directly from the source URL you provide
  • No intermediary servers process your streaming data
  • Your IP address may be visible to the content source (standard internet protocol)

Third-Party Services ​

CS Player does not integrate third-party advertising, analytics, or tracking services. However:

  • When streaming or downloading content, you connect directly to external servers/peers
  • We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external content sources
  • We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any services you access through the app

Children's Privacy ​

CS Player does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. The app does not collect any personal information from users of any age. Parents should supervise their children's use of the app to ensure appropriate content access.

Data Security ​

Since CS Player operates entirely on your device:

  • All app data is protected by your device's security measures
  • We recommend keeping your device secure with passwords/biometric locks
  • Backing up your device will include CS Player's local data
  • Uninstalling the app will remove all locally stored data

Your Rights and Choices ​

You have full control over your data:

  • Access Data - All data is stored locally on your device in the app's data directory
  • Delete Data - Clear app data in Android Settings or uninstall the app
  • Modify Data - Edit or delete favorites, downloads, and settings within the app
  • Export Data - You can access stored data through Android's backup features

Changes to This Privacy Policy ​

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Posting the new policy in the app repository and/or app interface

Continued use of CS Player after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

Open Source ​

CS Player is open source software. You can review our source code to verify our privacy practices at:

Contact Us ​

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you can:

  • Open an issue on our GitHub repository
  • Contact us at: [csplayerhelper@gmail.com]

CS Player complies with:

  • Google Play Store policies
  • Android privacy best practices
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) principles

Summary ​

In simple terms:

  • ✅ CS Player stores data only on your device
  • ✅ No personal information is collected
  • ✅ No tracking or analytics
  • ✅ No ads or third-party services
  • ✅ You have complete control over your data
  • ✅ Open source and transparent

By using CS Player, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the app.