Disclosure For Android Apps

Introduction

Please read this disclosure carefully before you agree to it. This disclosure outlines the data collected and transferred from users of our Android apps, their usage, and sharing practices.

We at Madmax Technologies value privacy, security, and online safety and are committed to protecting users information and activities.

We may update this disclosure to reflect changes in our business. Material changes will be communicated via email, in-product notification, or as required by law. Therefore, review the most current version of this disclosure regularly.

In-App Disclosure and Consent Request Process

For enhanced service, we require information about your installed applications. This data helps us tailor security measures to your usage, improving our services.

The information we request, including users' installed application information and will be retained and used as described in this disclosure.

Detailed Explanation of Data Usage:

Our app transmits users' installed application information to our servers to enhance our services. This includes app package names and SHA-256 and MD5 checksums (NOT the content of the scanned file!). We use this information to detect potential threats, optimize app performance, and provide a personalized experience.

Your consent for collecting and using this data is essential for us. You can withdraw consent anytime by uninstalling the app or turning off internet connectivity, with potential impact on service quality.

Third-Party Services:

Our app utilizes third-party services like Google Play Services and Firebase for analytics and crash reporting. We ensure these partners adhere to strict privacy standards.

The app uses third-party services that may collect information used to identify you. This data is sent to, but not limited to, https://app-measurement.com.

Note about the Firewall Security app:

The Firewall AI app forwards the traffic of allowed connections directly to their destination through the Android VPN Service without using a remote VPN server. Its mode of operation can lead to one of two scenarios concerning your internet traffic:

• When IP Filtering is Disabled: Any blocked internet traffic is routed into the local VPN service, effectively acting as a sinkhole that drops all blocked traffic.
• When IP Filtering is Enabled: Both blocked and allowed internet traffic are routed into the local VPN service, but only allowed traffic is forwarded to the intended destination. No traffic is sent to a remote VPN server.

The Android VPN Service (documentation) is utilized to locally route all internet traffic to Firewall AI. This design means that root access is not required to build or implement this firewall application.

Through transparently explaining these functions, we aim to instill confidence in our users regarding the privacy and integrity of their data when utilizing our Firewall AI applications.

Link to the privacy policy of third-party service providers used by the app:

• Google Play Services
• Google Analytics for Firebase
• Firebase Crashlytics

Transparency in Data Handling:

Anonymity and Encryption: We anonymize all transmitted data to our cloud server using Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) with a 256-bit key over HTTPS, ensuring your privacy. It cannot be tracked back to individuals.

Opting Out: You have the option to disable data collection by disconnecting from the internet, affecting malware detection capabilities.

Data Transfer Protocols:

Data is AES-encrypted and transmitted securely, with detailed purposes outlined for app package names and checksums, emphasizing security and app integrity.

Purpose of Data Processing:

When you use our Madmax Technologies® apps, we collect certain information to enhance the security and functionality of our services.

• App Package Name: We collect the names of apps installed on your device. This helps us identify which apps are running and enables us to tailor our security measures to the specific apps you use.
• SHA-256 & MD5 Checksum: These unique digital fingerprints of an app's APK file allow us to verify the integrity of the apps on your device, crucial for detecting potential malware or spyware.

The purpose of sending users' installed application information and the calculated SHA-256/MD5 checksums is to analyze the information by our Madmax Technologies® Artificial Intelligence Cloud.

Device Information:

• Data Collected: IP address, device identifiers (such as model and OS version), and, when necessary, geo-location data based on the IP address—not GPS.
• Purpose: Collecting this information enables us to ensure compatibility with various devices, optimize our services for different operating systems, and provide location-relevant security notifications and updates. The geo-location data, derived from your IP address, helps us offer region-specific security insights without infringing on the precise location privacy that comes with GPS data.

Service and Device Data:

• Data Collected: General device performance data, frequency of feature usage, and details about potential security threats detected on your device.
• Purpose: This information is vital for improving our app’s functionality, making our security features more effective, and providing you with a personalized user experience. It also aids in the development of new features and services that respond to the evolving security landscape and user needs.

Your Consent and Control:

Your privacy is our top priority. We collect this data only after obtaining your clear and informed consent, ensuring you have full control over your information. You have the freedom to withdraw your consent at any time, which may affect the functionality of our services on your device. Our goal is to empower you with choices that allow you to manage your privacy while benefiting from our security services.

Commitment to Privacy and Security:

The data we collect is encrypted and transmitted securely to our servers, where it is processed with the utmost respect for your privacy. We implement state-of-the-art security measures to protect this information from unauthorized access, ensuring it is used exclusively for enhancing your security and user experience with our apps.

By being transparent about the data we collect and its purpose, we aim to foster trust and provide you with the assurance that your information is in safe hands. For further details about our data handling practices, please refer to our Privacy Policy or contact our customer support team.

Data processing ensures:

• Identifying new threats, their behavior, their security status, and their sources.
• Determining the reputation of examined objects.
• Reducing the likelihood of false alarms.
• Increasing the performance of software components.

Utilization of Collected Information:

At Madmax Technologies, we are committed to leveraging the information we collect to enhance user security, provide superior service functionality, and maintain high standards of customer support.

Primary Uses of Data:

• Service Provision and Operation: Your data enables us to deliver and maintain our services, ensuring they function seamlessly on your device.
• Security and Support: We utilize the data to address your needs promptly, offer personalized customer service, and secure your devices against cybersecurity threats.
• Consent-Based Usage: Your information is processed based on explicit consent for the aforementioned purposes, which you agree to upon using our services.

Individual Rights in Data:

In accordance with applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Request confirmation of whether we are processing your Data.
• Obtain access to or a copy of your Data.
• Receive a portable copy of your Data or ask us to send that information to another organization.
• Seek correction or amendment of inaccurate or incomplete Data.
• Restrict our processing of your Data.
• Object to our processing of your Data.
• Request erasure of Data held about you by us, subject to certain exceptions prescribed by law.

If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us as set forth below.

Children’s Privacy:

Madmax Technologies Inc. recognizes the importance of protecting children's privacy in the digital environment. Our services are not designed for, and we do not knowingly collect data from, children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions).

Parents or guardians who believe that their child has submitted information to us and wish to have it deleted may contact us.

International Data Management and Transfers:

Global Operations and Data Transfers: Madmax Technologies operates globally, which may involve transferring, storing, or accessing your data across borders. We implement robust safeguards, including standard contractual clauses and data protection agreements, to secure your data.

For Residents of the European Economic Area (EEA): We comply with GDPR requirements for transferring data outside the EEA.

Data Controller: Madmax Technologies is the Data Controller of your information.

Legal Basis for Processing:

• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our contractual obligations to you.
• Legitimate Interests: For purposes such as enhancing services, ensuring security, and developing new products.
• Consent: For certain activities, with the right to withdraw consent at any time.
• Legal Obligations: To comply with legal responsibilities.

Managing Your Data and Exercising Your Rights:

Madmax Technologies provides you with the ability to exercise your rights regarding the data we process. You have the right to:

• Access your data.
• Rectify any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erase your data from our systems, except where its retention is necessary.
• Restrict the processing of your data.
• Object to the processing of your data.
• Portability to receive the data you provided to us.

Contact Us:

For any questions or concerns regarding this disclosure or your data, please contact us Email: madmaxtechapps@gmail.com.

We recommend you review it periodically to stay informed about our data collection and use practices.