Privacy Policy for TerminalPro

Last Updated: January 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how TerminalPro ("we", "our", or "the app") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application.

Important: TerminalPro is an SSH terminal client. We take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your sensitive connection data and credentials.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

SSH Connection Details: Host addresses, ports, usernames, and connection names that you configure
Authentication Credentials: Passwords and SSH keys (if you choose to save them locally)
Command History: Terminal commands and favorite commands you save
App Preferences: Settings and customizations you configure within the app

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

Device Information: Device model, operating system version, and unique device identifiers
Usage Data: App usage statistics, crash reports, and performance data
Advertising Data: Information collected by Google Mobile Ads for serving advertisements (when ads are enabled)

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Local Storage Only

Your SSH credentials, connection details, and command history are stored ONLY on your device. We do not transmit, upload, or store this sensitive information on any remote servers.

2.2 Purpose of Data Use

To provide SSH terminal functionality and maintain your connections
To save your preferences and settings locally on your device
To improve app performance and fix bugs
To display advertisements (unless you purchase the ad-free version)
To process in-app purchases

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Local Storage

All SSH credentials are stored locally on your device using Android's secure storage mechanisms
Passwords are stored in encrypted format using Android's SharedPreferences with encryption
Connection data remains on your device and is never transmitted to our servers

3.2 Security Measures

We use industry-standard encryption for storing sensitive data
SSH connections are made directly from your device to your servers
We do not act as an intermediary or proxy for your SSH connections

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google Mobile Ads

We use Google Mobile Ads to display advertisements in the free version of the app. Google may collect and use data according to their privacy policy:

Advertising ID
Device information
IP address
Usage information

Learn more: Google Privacy Policy

4.2 Google Play In-App Purchases

In-app purchases are processed through Google Play. Google may collect payment information according to their privacy policy. We do not have access to your payment details.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT share, sell, or disclose your SSH credentials, connection details, or command history to any third parties.

We may share limited, non-sensitive information in the following cases:

With Google for advertising and analytics purposes (as described above)
When required by law or to comply with legal processes
To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users

6. Your Privacy Rights

6.1 Data Control

Access: You can view all your saved connections and data within the app settings
Deletion: You can delete individual connections or clear all data from the app settings
Export: Connection data can be backed up locally on your device

6.2 Ad-Free Option

You can purchase the ad-free version to:

Remove all advertisements
Eliminate Google Ads data collection
Support continued development of the app

7. Children's Privacy

TerminalPro is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

8. Data Retention

Connection data and credentials are retained on your device until you delete them or uninstall the app
Uninstalling the app will remove all locally stored data from your device
Analytics data may be retained for up to 26 months as per Google's policies

9. International Data Transfers

Your SSH connections are made directly from your device to your specified servers. We do not control or have access to the data transmitted through these connections. Be aware that connecting to international servers may involve data transfers across borders.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
Updating the "Last Updated" date
Displaying an in-app notification for material changes

11. Your Consent

By using TerminalPro, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: pendergamification@gmail.com
Developer: Jason Pender

Summary of Key Points

✓ Your SSH credentials and connection data are stored ONLY on your device
✓ We do not have access to your passwords, SSH keys, or connection details
✓ SSH connections are made directly from your device to your servers
✓ Google Ads may collect advertising data in the free version
✓ You can remove ads and Google tracking by purchasing the ad-free version
✓ You can delete all your data at any time from app settings