What Are The Permissions For?

Vaulty requires certain permissions to function properly and keep your photos and videos secure. Below is a breakdown of the permissions we request, why they are needed, and how we handle your privacy.

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📂 Storage Permissions

  1. READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE & WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
    🔹 Purpose: Allows Vaulty to access, hide, and restore your photos and videos.
    🔹 Why Required? These permissions let Vaulty securely move files from your public gallery to your private vault.

  2. MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (Android 11+)
    🔹 Purpose: Enables Vaulty to manage hidden files across different folders on newer Android versions.
    🔹 Why Required? Starting from Android 11, Google restricts how apps can access files. This permission ensures Vaulty can still manage hidden content properly.
    🔹 Important: Vaulty never accesses files outside your private vault unless you explicitly choose to hide or restore them.

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🌐 Network Permissions

  1. INTERNET & ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE & ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
    🔹 Purpose: These permissions help with:
    ✅ Securely backing up your hidden files to your Google Drive (if enabled).
    ✅ Showing non-intrusive ads in the free version of Vaulty.
    ✅ Checking for app updates and maintaining a stable connection.

🔹 Privacy Note: Vaulty does not collect or send your private media to any external server.

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📸 Hardware Permissions

  1. CAMERA
    🔹 Purpose: Enables Vaulty’s Break-in Alerts feature, which captures a photo of anyone who enters the wrong password.
    🔹 Why Required? This feature helps protect your vault from unauthorized access.
    🔹 Optional? Yes! If you don’t enable Break-in Alerts, Vaulty won’t use your camera.

  2. WAKE_LOCK
    🔹 Purpose: Prevents your phone from sleeping while Vaulty is performing critical operations, such as moving files or backing up content.
    🔹 Why Required? Ensures your files are securely transferred without interruption.

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💳 Billing Permission

  1. com.android.vending.BILLING
    🔹 Purpose: Enables in-app purchases for Vaulty Pro (ad-free experience & advanced security).
    🔹 Why Required? This is necessary for handling secure payments through Google Play.
    🔹 Privacy Note: Vaulty does not store or process your payment information – Google Play handles all transactions.

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🔍 Optional Features & Permissions
Vaulty also declares some hardware features as optional, meaning the app works even if your device doesn’t support them:
✅ Camera & autofocus
✅ Front camera
✅ Fingerprint sensor
✅ Screen portrait mode
✅ WiFi

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🔐 How Vaulty Handles Your Privacy
• No automatic data collection – Vaulty does not collect, analyze, or share your hidden media.
• No unnecessary permissions – We only request permissions that are essential for Vaulty to function.
• Full control – You can revoke permissions anytime through your device’s settings.

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📌 Managing Permissions

You can grant or revoke permissions at any time:
1️⃣ Go to Settings > Apps > Vaulty > Permissions.
2️⃣ Adjust the permissions based on your preference.

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Still Have Questions?

If you have any concerns about permissions or privacy, feel free to contact our support team.

🔹 Download Vaulty today and take control of your privacy!