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+# Privacy policy
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+Martin Styk built the Apk Analyzer app as an Open Source app. This SERVICE is provided by Martin Styk at no cost and is intended for use as is.
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+This page is used to inform website visitors regarding my policies with the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information if anyone decided to use my Service.
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+If you choose to use my Service, then you agree to the collection and use of information in relation to this policy. The Personal Information that I collect is used for providing and improving the Service. 
+The terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, which is accessible at Apk Analyzer unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy.
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+## Source code
+Apk Analyzer is developed as an Open Source application. It consists of mobile client and backedn server.
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+* Android application source code: https://github.com/MartinStyk/AndroidApkAnalyzer
+* Backend server  source code https://github.com/MartinStyk/ApkAnalyzerServer 
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+## Information Collection and Use
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+For a better experience, while using our Service, I require you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to Android Id, installed applications metadata. The information that I request is send over internet to server for possible malware analysis. The app does use third party services that may collect information used to identify you.
+Link to privacy policy of third party service providers used by the app
+*	Google Play Services - https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/
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+### Collected data
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+#### Application metadata
+Metadata about applications installed on your device. It doesn’t include your personal data. Only data about applications are collected. 
+* installed or not-installed application analyzed
+* package name
+* application name
+* application version name
+* application version code
+* source of application (Google Play, Amazon,...)
+* size of application
+* minimal Android version supported by this application
+* target Android version supported by this application
+* algorithm used to sign application
+* start validity of application certificate
+* end validity of application certificate
+* md5 hash of public key
+* md5 hash of certificate
+* serial number of certificate
+* name of certificate issuer
+* organization of certificate issuer
+* country of certificate issuer
+* name of certificate subject
+* organization of certificate subject
+* country of certificate subject
+* number and names of activities, services, content providers and broadcast receivers
+* number and names of used and defined permissions
+* number and names of features
+* hashes of files contained in APK package
+* number of pictures in APK package
+* number of layouts in APK package
+* number and names of classes used by applicaiton
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+#### Why is application metadata collected?
+I collect metadata of apps installed on your device for scientific reasons. As a part of my Master Thesis I detect possibly repackaged (and dangerous) aplications. For these reasons I need a database of application metadata. Based on this database, detection of malicious applications is implemented.
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+#### Android ID
+Unique identifier of android device.
+##### Why is device ID (Android ID) required?
+Device ID is used only to prevent multiple application metadata collection. It also helps to track number of unique users of my service. It is not provided to anyone else.
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+#### Log Data
+I want to inform you that whenever you use my Service, in a case of an error in the app I collect data and information (through third party products) on your phone called Log Data. This Log Data may include information such as your device Internet Protocol (“IP”) address, device name, operating system version, the configuration of the app when utilizing my Service, the time and date of your use of the Service, and other statistics.
+Service Providers
+I may employ third-party companies and individuals due to the following reasons:
+•	To facilitate our Service;
+•	To provide the Service on our behalf;
+•	To perform Service-related services; or
+•	To assist us in analyzing how our Service is used.
+I want to inform users of this Service that these third parties have access to your Personal Information. The reason is to perform the tasks assigned to them on our behalf. However, they are obligated not to disclose or use the information for any other purpose.
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+## I don't want to share my data
+Data sharing is turned on by default. You can change it in Apk Analyzer application settings.
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+## Security
+I value your trust in providing us your Personal Information, thus we are striving to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it. But remember that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable, and I cannot guarantee its absolute security.
+## Links to Other Sites
+This Service may contain links to other sites. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. Note that these external sites are not operated by me. Therefore, I strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of these websites. I have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
+## Children’s Privacy
+These Services do not address anyone under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. In the case I discover that a child under 13 has provided me with personal information, I immediately delete this from our servers. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact me so that I will be able to do necessary actions.
+## Changes to This Privacy Policy
+I may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, you are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. I will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. These changes are effective immediately after they are posted on this page.
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