About SmartUs
SmartUs is a smart TV remote-control application for Android and iOS. It helps users discover, pair with, and control supported smart TVs, including Samsung Tizen and LG webOS TVs, on the same local network.
This policy explains what information SmartUs processes, how it is used, and the choices available to users.
Information we do not request
SmartUs does not require an account and does not ask users to provide a name, email address, phone number, contacts, messages, photos, videos, financial information, health information, or precise location. SmartUs does not sell personal information.
Local TV connection data
To provide remote-control functionality, SmartUs may store the following information locally on the user's device:
- TV name and brand
- TV IP address or host
- TV pairing token or pairing key, when provided by the TV
- A randomly generated connection identifier used to distinguish the app while pairing with a TV
This information supports discovery, pairing, reconnection, and command delivery. It is not uploaded to a SmartUs developer-operated server. Users can remove it by deleting a saved TV, resetting pairing, clearing the app's storage, or uninstalling SmartUs.
Local network communication
SmartUs uses network access to discover and communicate with TVs on the same local network. It may process IP addresses, host responses, TV descriptions, pairing responses, and remote-control commands for this purpose.
Communication security depends on the protocol supported by the TV. Some TVs support encrypted WebSocket connections, while legacy TV protocols may use an unencrypted local WebSocket connection. Local TV communication is directed to the TV selected by the user and is not routed through a SmartUs server.
Advertising
SmartUs uses Google AdMob to display banner advertisements. The Google Mobile Ads SDK may automatically collect and share information with Google for advertising, analytics, fraud prevention, security, and compliance. This can include:
- IP address, which may be used to estimate approximate location
- App launches, taps, ad interactions, and similar product interactions
- Diagnostic information such as app and SDK performance
- Advertising identifiers and other app- or device-bounded identifiers where available and permitted
Where required, SmartUs uses Google's User Messaging Platform to present privacy choices before requesting ads. A privacy-options entry point may also be shown inside the app.
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Analytics
SmartUs uses Google Analytics for Firebase to understand app usage and improve reliability. Firebase Analytics may automatically process an app-instance ID, device or advertising identifiers where available and permitted, approximate location derived from an IP address, and app lifecycle events such as launches, sessions, and screen views.
SmartUs does not set a developer-defined Firebase User-ID and does not associate Analytics data with a SmartUs account.
Purposes of processing
- Providing TV discovery, pairing, reconnection, and remote-control functionality
- Displaying and measuring banner advertisements
- Understanding app usage and improving SmartUs
- Monitoring technical performance and diagnostics
- Fraud prevention, security, and legal compliance
Sharing
SmartUs does not sell user data or upload locally saved TV connection data to the developer. Data may be processed by Google services integrated into the app, including Google AdMob, User Messaging Platform, and Google Analytics for Firebase, according to Google's terms and privacy practices.
Security and retention
Google states that information collected by the Google Mobile Ads SDK and Google Analytics for Firebase is encrypted in transit using TLS. Local TV connection data remains on the device until the user removes it, clears app storage, or uninstalls SmartUs. Google service data is retained according to the applicable Google product settings, terms, and policies.
User choices and deletion
Users can delete saved TV records, reset a TV pairing, clear SmartUs storage where the operating system provides that option, uninstall the app, manage advertising and tracking choices in Android or iOS settings, and use in-app privacy options when available.
Instructions and a request channel are available on the SmartUs Data Deletion page.
Children's privacy
SmartUs is not directed to children under 13 and does not knowingly request personal information from children.
Policy changes
This policy may be updated as SmartUs or its service providers change. The effective date at the top of this page identifies the latest revision.
Contact
For privacy questions or data deletion requests, contact support@falido.com.tr.