Last Updated: May 15, 2026
Effective Date: May 15, 2026

Smart Transfer (“Smart Transfer”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how the Smart Transfer mobile application and related services (collectively, the “Application” or “Services”) collect, use, process, disclose, and protect information when you use the Application.
This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with applicable privacy laws including the GDPR (EU/UK), CCPA/CPRA (California), VCDPA (Virginia), CPA (Colorado), LGPD (Brazil), and applicable Google Play and Apple App Store policies.

1. Information We Collect

Depending on the features you use, Smart Transfer may access, process, or collect the following categories of information.

A. Device and Technical Information

We may collect:
  • Device model
  • Operating system version
  • Application version
  • IP address
  • Device identifiers
  • Network and connection information
  • Crash logs and diagnostics information
  • Battery and device performance information
This information helps improve application performance, compatibility, stability, diagnostics, and security.

B. Usage Information

We may collect limited usage information such as:

  • Application interaction events
  • Feature usage
  • Error reports
  • Advertising interaction data
We use Firebase Analytics and related technologies to understand application performance and improve user experience.

C. Files and Media Selected by the User

Depending on the feature used, Smart Transfer may access files and media selected by the user, including:

  • Photos
  • Videos
  • Audio files
  • Documents
  • APK files
  • Downloads
  • Other supported files
For local transfers and storage management features, selected files:

  • Are transferred directly between authorized devices
  • Are processed locally on the device
  • Are not uploaded to our servers
  • Are not sold to third parties

D. Contacts, SMS, Calendar, and Other User-Selected Content

Certain features may access:

  • Contacts
  • SMS and MMS messages
  • Calendar entries
  • Call logs
  • Reminders
  • Notes
  • Bookmarks
This access is used solely to provide transfer, backup, organization, cleanup, categorization, or migration functionality selected by the user.

Except for Remote File Sharing features:

  • Data is processed locally or transferred directly between devices
  • Content is not uploaded to our servers
  • Content is not used for advertising or profiling purposes

E. Bookmarks and Saved Links

The Bookmarks feature may allow users to:

  • Save website links
  • Edit bookmark titles or URLs
  • Organize bookmarks into categories
  • Manage saved bookmarks within the Application

Bookmarks are stored locally on the user’s device unless the user explicitly uses backup, restore, or sharing features.

F. QR Code Data

The QR Scanner feature may process:
  • QR codes scanned by the user
  • QR scan history
  • QR-related content selected by the user
QR history is stored locally on the user’s device unless removed by the user.

G. Backup and Restore Data

The Backup & Restore feature may process supported content selected by the user in order to:

  • Create local backups
  • Restore backed-up information
  • Assist with device migration or recovery
Backup files created through the Application are stored locally on the user’s device unless the user explicitly uses sharing features.

H. Remote File Sharing

Certain remote sharing features may temporarily process files through secure servers solely to complete transfers between authorized devices.
Files shared using Remote File Sharing:

  • Are transferred only after user initiation
  • May be temporarily stored solely for transfer delivery purposes
  • Are automatically deleted after successful delivery or after a limited retention period
  • Are not used for advertising, analytics, or profiling purposes

I. Contact Information

We may collect:

  • Email address
  • Phone number (if voluntarily provided through support requests or communications)

This information is used solely for:
  • Customer support
  • Responding to inquiries
  • Service-related communications

We do not sell contact information to third parties.

J. Location Information

Certain transfer, hotspot, Wi-Fi discovery, and nearby device connection features may require access to location information.

Where required by the operating system, the Application may access precise or approximate location information solely to:

  • Discover nearby devices
  • Establish local device-to-device connections
  • Enable Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, or nearby transfer functionality

Location information is not used for advertising, profiling, or location tracking purposes.

2. Device Permissions

Depending on the features used, Smart Transfer may request the following permissions.

Photos and Videos Permission

Used to:
  • Transfer media files
  • Detect duplicate or blurry photos
  • Organize screenshots, GIFs, downloads, and media folders

Files and Storage Access Permission

Used to:
  • Access selected files and folders
  • Transfer files between devices
  • Create backups
  • Restore supported content
  • Manage storage-related functionality
On Android devices, certain features may require broader storage permissions to support file management functionality.

Contacts Permission

Used to:
  • Transfer contacts
  • Detect duplicate contacts
  • Merge or organize contact entries

SMS and MMS Permission

Used to:
  • Transfer SMS and MMS messages between devices
  • Restore SMS messages on the receiving device

Certain Android features may require the Application to be temporarily set as the default SMS app during restoration. Users may switch back to their preferred messaging app afterward.

Calendar Permission

Used to transfer or restore calendar events selected by the user.

Camera Permission

Used to:

  • Scan QR codes
  • Connect devices during transfer setup

Network and Wi-Fi Permission

Used to:

  • Detect nearby devices
  • Enable hotspot and Wi-Fi transfer functionality
  • Measure network connectivity and transfer performance
  • Establish secure device-to-device connections
  • Display network speed, connection quality, and diagnostics information
  • Monitor Wi-Fi and mobile data usage statistics for network analysis features

Battery and Device Information Access

Used to:

  • Display battery usage statistics
  • Provide battery optimization insights
  • Show device-related performance information

Location Permission

Used to:

  • Discover nearby devices
  • Enable Wi-Fi Direct and hotspot transfers
  • Support local device connection features

Location information is not used to track users or provide location-based advertising.

3. How We Use Information

We use information to:

  • Provide and maintain the Services
  • Enable transfer, backup, sharing, storage, and migration features
  • Organize files, contacts, bookmarks, and supported content
  • Improve application stability and performance
  • Diagnose technical issues
  • Respond to customer support requests
  • Improve security and fraud prevention
  • Measure advertising and application performance
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell personal data for monetary compensation.

4. Advertising and Analytics

The Application may integrate third-party advertising and analytics services including:

  • Google Play Services
  • Firebase Analytics
  • Google AdMob

These providers may process:

  • Device identifiers
  • Advertising identifiers
  • Usage information
  • IP address
  • Advertising interaction data

Advertising providers may use identifiers for personalized advertising where permitted by law and based on device settings or user consent.

Users may limit personalized advertising through device privacy settings.

5. Subscription Services

Smart Transfer offers both free and premium versions of the Application.

Premium subscriptions may provide access to additional features and are available through supported application stores as recurring monthly or annual plans.

Subscription billing, renewal, cancellation, and payment processing are handled by the respective application store provider, including Google Play Store and Apple App Store, and are subject to their applicable terms and policies.

6. How We Share Information

We may share limited information with:

  • Analytics providers
  • Advertising providers
  • Cloud infrastructure providers
  • Security and fraud prevention providers
  • Legal authorities where required by law

We do not sell user content such as:

  • Photos
  • Videos
  • Messages
  • Contacts
  • Files
  • Bookmarks

Except for Remote File Sharing features, transferred content is not uploaded to our servers.

Sensitive Personal Information

Certain Application features may process categories of information that may be considered sensitive personal information under applicable privacy laws, including:

  • Contacts
  • SMS and MMS messages
  • Call logs
  • Calendar entries
  • Phone numbers
  • Location information required for device connectivity features

This information is processed solely to provide functionality explicitly requested by the user, including transfer, backup, restore, organization, and migration features.

Smart Transfer does not use sensitive personal information for profiling, targeted advertising, or automated decision-making.

8. Legal Bases for Processing (EU/UK Users)

Where required under applicable law, we process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent
  • Performance of a contract
  • Legitimate interests
  • Compliance with legal obligations

Users may withdraw consent at any time through device settings or by contacting us.

9. International Data Transfers

Personal information may be processed outside your country of residence.

Where required by law, we implement appropriate safeguards including:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses
  • Contractual data protection obligations
  • Legally recognized transfer mechanisms

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide the Services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce agreements

Files processed through Remote File Sharing are automatically deleted after delivery or after a limited retention period.

Analytics and advertising data retention may be governed by third-party providers.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Right to Know About Data Sharing

Subject to applicable law, users may request information regarding:

  • Categories of personal information collected
  • Categories of personal information disclosed or shared
  • Categories of third parties receiving personal information
  • Business or commercial purposes for sharing personal information

Smart Transfer may share limited information such as device identifiers, advertising identifiers, usage information, and diagnostic data with analytics providers, advertising providers, cloud infrastructure providers, and security service providers as described in this Privacy Policy.

Smart Transfer does not sell user content such as files, photos, videos, contacts, messages, bookmarks, or other transferred content.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including:

  • Right of access
  • Right to rectification
  • Right to erasure
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to withdraw consent
  • Right to opt out of targeted advertising or sharing

California (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents may request:

  • Access to collected personal information
  • Deletion of personal information
  • Information regarding categories of data shared
  • Opt-out of targeted advertising or sharing

Smart Transfer does not sell personal information for monetary compensation.

How to Opt Out of Targeted Advertising or Sharing

Where permitted by applicable law, users may opt out of targeted advertising, sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising, or similar activities.

Users may opt out by:

  • Disabling personalized advertising through their device privacy settings
  • Resetting or limiting their advertising identifier through device settings
  • Declining App Tracking Transparency (ATT) permission on supported iOS devices
  • Contacting us at dataprotection@smarttransferapp.com with the subject line "Privacy Opt-Out Request"

We will process eligible requests in accordance with applicable laws.

EU and UK (GDPR)

Users in the EU and UK may:

  • Access their personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent
  • Lodge complaints with supervisory authorities

Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Brazil (LGPD)

Users in applicable jurisdictions may exercise comparable privacy rights under local law.

11. How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your privacy rights, contact:

Email: dataprotection@smarttransferapp.com

We may require identity verification before processing requests.

12. Security Measures

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information, including:

  • Encryption in transit
  • Access controls
  • Secure transfer protocols

However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

14. Children’s Privacy

Smart Transfer is not directed to children under 16 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

15. Data Controller

For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, the data controller responsible for the processing of personal information described in this Privacy Policy is:

Aomata Technologies
Email: support@smarttransferapp.com
Aomata Technologies determines the purposes and means of processing personal information in connection with the Application and Services.

16. Data Protection Officer (DPO)

The Application has appointed the following Data Protection Officer:
Aomata Data Dept Email: dataprotection@smarttransferapp.com
The Data Protection Officer is responsible for overseeing privacy compliance, responding to data protection inquiries, handling privacy rights requests, and serving as a point of contact for users and regulatory authorities where applicable.

17. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Updated versions will be reflected by revising the “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Application after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

16. Contact Information

Support: support@smarttransferapp.com
Privacy Contact: dataprotection@smarttransferapp.com

Questions
Don't hesitate to contact us at support@smarttransferapp.com if you have questions regarding our Terms and Conditions or the Services. Please visit the Smart Transfer FAQs section for more information.