Privacy Policy

Welcome to SSHTrigger! This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our Android application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our practices.

1. Information We Do NOT Collect

SSHTrigger is designed with privacy as a core principle. We want to make it absolutely clear what we DO NOT do:

• No Personal Information: We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any personally identifiable information.
• No SSH Credentials: Your SSH passwords, private keys, hostnames, and commands are NEVER transmitted to our servers or any third party.
• No Usage Analytics: We do not track how you use the app, which commands you run, or when you use the app.
• No Location Data: We do not access or collect your device location.
• No Contact Access: We do not access your contacts, calendar, or other personal device data.
• No Account Required: The app does not require you to create an account or sign in.

2. Data Storage

What is Stored Locally:

• SSH Shortcuts: Shortcut names, hostnames, ports, usernames, authentication details
• SSH Credentials: Passwords (if using password authentication) and private keys (if using SSH key authentication)
• Commands: The SSH commands you configure for each shortcut
• Categories: Custom categories you create for organizing shortcuts
• SSH Keys: SSH private and public keys generated or imported through the app
• Schedules: Task scheduling configurations (dates, times, recurring patterns)
• Execution Logs: Command execution history, outputs, and timestamps
• App Settings: Theme preferences and app configuration

Security Measures:

• All data is stored in the app's private directory, which is protected by Android's app sandboxing
• Other apps cannot access SSHTrigger's data without root access
• Data is automatically deleted when you uninstall the app
• We recommend using SSH keys with passphrases for enhanced security

3. Third-Party Services

3.1 AdMob (Google)

SSHTrigger displays advertisements through Google AdMob. AdMob may collect certain information to serve relevant ads:

• Device information (device model, operating system version)
• Ad interaction data (clicks, impressions)
• Advertising ID (can be reset in your device settings)
• General location (country/region level, not precise location)

Important: AdMob does NOT have access to your SSH credentials, commands, or any app-specific data. Ad data is collected and processed by Google according to their privacy policy.

Learn more: Google Privacy Policy

3.2 Google Play Services

The app uses Google Play Services for core Android functionality. Google may collect:

• Device identifiers
• App installation data
• Crash reports (only if you opt-in to sharing usage data with Google)

3.3 No Other Third Parties

We do not integrate any other third-party services, analytics platforms, or tracking tools. Your SSH connections are direct between your device and your servers.

4. Permissions

SSHTrigger requires the following Android permissions to function:

• Internet: Required to establish SSH connections to your servers
• Network State: To check if internet connection is available before attempting SSH connections
• Notifications: To display execution results and scheduled task notifications
• Exact Alarms: To run scheduled tasks at precise times (Android 12+)
• Wake Lock: To execute scheduled tasks even when device is sleeping
• Boot Completed: To restore scheduled tasks after device restart

No other permissions are requested. We do not request access to your camera, microphone, contacts, storage, location, or any other sensitive device features.

5. Data Security

Our Security Measures:

• SSH connections use industry-standard encryption protocols
• Private keys are stored with restricted file permissions
• No data transmission to external servers (except your SSH servers)
• App follows Android security best practices

Your Responsibilities:

• Keep your device locked with a PIN/password/biometric
• Do not root your device (rooted devices have reduced security)
• Use SSH keys instead of passwords when possible
• Use passphrase-protected SSH keys for sensitive servers
• Keep your Android OS updated
• Only install the app from official Google Play Store

6. Data Retention and Deletion

• Retention: All data remains on your device until you manually delete it or uninstall the app
• Deletion: You can delete individual shortcuts, keys, schedules, and logs within the app
• Complete Removal: Uninstalling the app completely removes all stored data from your device
• No Recovery: Once data is deleted, it cannot be recovered (we don't have backups because we don't collect data)

7. Children's Privacy

SSHTrigger is not intended for use by children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided information to us, please contact us, although note that we do not collect or store user information on our servers.

8. International Data Transfers

Since all data is stored locally on your device, there are no international data transfers by our app. The only data that leaves your device is:

• SSH connections to servers you configure (controlled by you)
• Ad requests to Google AdMob (handled by Google, see their privacy policy)

9. Your Rights

Because we do not collect or store your data on our servers, traditional data rights (access, rectification, erasure, portability) are already fully in your control:

• Access: You have complete access to all data through the app interface
• Modification: You can edit any information directly in the app
• Deletion: You can delete any data within the app or uninstall the app
• Portability: Your data is on your device and can be backed up using Android backup features

AdMob Advertising Controls:

You can control ad personalization through your device settings:

• Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
• Reset Advertising ID: Settings → Google → Ads → Reset advertising ID

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. When we make changes:

• The "Last Updated" date at the top will be revised
• Significant changes will be communicated through the app or app store listing
• Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. Open Source and Transparency

We believe in transparency. You can verify our privacy claims by:

• Reviewing the app's required permissions in Google Play Store
• Monitoring network traffic (you'll see only SSH connections to your servers and AdMob requests)
• Checking Android's privacy dashboard (Android 12+) to see what data the app accesses

12. Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:

• Google Play Developer Program Policies
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - EU
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - USA
• Other applicable privacy laws and regulations