Privacy Policy

Android TV Remote: Google TV

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Novixa-Labs ("we", "us", or "our") operates the mobile application Android TV Remote: Google TV (package name: com.novixalabs.smartatvremote). This Privacy Policy explains what information the app accesses, how it is used, and your choices.

By installing or using the app, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the app.

1. Summary (Plain Language)

Android TV Remote: Google TV is a utility app that lets you control a compatible Android TV or Google TV device from your phone over the same local Wi-Fi network.

• We do not require you to create an account.
• We do not sell your personal information.
• We do not collect your messages, contacts, photos, or browsing history.
• TV pairing details and preferences are stored on your device.
• The free version may show ads (banner, native, and interstitial). You can buy a one-time Remove Ads purchase to disable ads permanently.
• Voice search uses your device's microphone only when you tap the voice button.
• We use Google Firebase for anonymous usage analytics and crash reporting to improve the app. This is separate from advertising and we do not sell this data.

2. What the App Does

The app provides:

• Remote control for Android TV / Google TV over local Wi-Fi
• Directional pad, touchpad, keyboard, number pad, and media controls
• App shortcuts and voice search on your TV
• Local saving of paired TVs and your settings
• Optional advertising and optional in-app purchase to remove ads
• Anonymous usage analytics and crash reporting (Firebase) to improve stability and features

3. Information We Access

A. Information stored on your device (local only)

The app saves settings on your phone using Android local storage, for example:

• Paired TV names and local network addresses
• Pairing certificate/key for secure TV connection
• Layout, app shortcuts, and preferences you choose
• Whether you purchased Remove Ads (premium entitlement flag)

This data stays on your device unless you uninstall the app or clear app data.

B. Microphone (voice search only)

When you tap the voice button, the app uses your device's microphone to capture speech for search on your TV. Speech is converted to text using your device's built-in speech recognition. We do not record, store, or share audio. The recognized text is sent to your TV as keyboard input.

C. Network access

The app uses the internet and local network to:

• Discover and communicate with your TV on the same Wi-Fi network
• Send remote-control commands to your TV
• Load and display advertisements
• Process in-app purchases through Google Play
• Send anonymous analytics events and crash reports to Firebase (Google)

D. Analytics and crash reporting (Firebase)

We use Google Firebase Analytics and Firebase Crashlytics to understand how the app is used and to diagnose crashes. These services are provided by Google and are not used to sell your personal information.

Firebase may collect or receive:

• App version, device model, and Android OS version
• Screen views, session duration, and general usage events (for example: TV connected, Remove Ads unlocked)
• Crash logs, error messages, and stack traces when the app fails
• An app instance identifier (we do not receive your name, email, or contacts from Firebase for this purpose)

We use this information only to measure performance, understand which features are used, and fix bugs. Firebase may process data on servers operated by Google. See Firebase Privacy and Google Privacy Policy.

If AdMob and Firebase are linked in Google's developer consoles, Google may combine certain analytics signals for ad measurement on the developer side. Ad personalization is still controlled by your Android ad settings and by purchasing Remove Ads.

4. Advertising & Advertising ID

If you have not purchased Remove Ads, the app may display advertisements through Google AdMob and AdMob Mediation partners. Mediation may include certified networks such as Meta Audience Network, AppLovin, Unity Ads, and Liftoff (Vungle), depending on availability in your region.

These services may collect or receive:

• Advertising ID (Android Advertising ID / GAID) and device identifiers permitted by Google Play
• IP address, device type, OS version, and ad interaction data
• Approximate location derived from IP (not precise GPS from us)

This data is used to deliver, measure, and limit ads, and to prevent fraud. We do not receive your name, email, or contacts from ad networks for advertising purposes.

The app may also use Unity Ads as a client-side fallback when mediation returns no ad for certain full-screen placements.

You can limit ad personalization in Android Settings → Google → Ads, or purchase Remove Ads in the app to stop ad display entirely.

For more information, see Google's ad policy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

5. In-App Purchases (Remove Ads)

We offer a one-time in-app product (Remove Ads, product ID smart_atv_remote_pro) processed by Google Play Billing. Google processes payment; we do not store your credit card or bank details.

Google may share with us:

• Purchase confirmation and product ID (to unlock ad-free mode on your device)
• Anonymous transaction tokens required to restore purchases

Purchase history is managed by Google Play. Use Restore purchases in the app if you reinstall on the same Google account.

6. Information We Do Not Collect

We do not collect or require:

• Name, email, or phone number (unless you email us for support voluntarily)
• Precise location (GPS)
• Contact list, SMS, call logs, or calendar
• Photos, files, or media from your gallery

We do not operate user accounts or social login in this app.

7. Third-Party Services

This app uses the following third-party services:

• Google Firebase Analytics — app usage and screen analytics (Firebase Privacy)
• Firebase Crashlytics — crash and error reporting (Firebase Privacy)
• Google AdMob — advertising (Google Privacy Policy)
• AdMob Mediation partners — Meta, AppLovin, Unity, Liftoff (each has its own privacy policy)
• Unity Ads — mediation partner and optional client fallback for full-screen ads
• Google Play Billing — in-app purchases

8. Children's Privacy

The app is not directed at children under 13 (or the minimum age in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.

9. Data Retention and Deletion

• Local preferences and paired TV data remain on your device until you clear app data or uninstall.
• Support emails are kept only as long as needed to respond to your request.
• Ad partners retain data according to their own policies and your device settings.
• Analytics and crash data in Firebase is retained according to Google's default retention periods and is not linked to your identity by us.

To remove all app data: Android Settings → Apps → ATV Remote → Storage → Clear data, or uninstall the app.

10. Security

Connections to your TV use the secure, certificate-based pairing defined by the Android TV remote protocol. Because most processing happens on your device and local network, you remain in control of your data.

11. Your Rights and Choices

You can:

• Purchase Remove Ads to disable advertising
• Reset or opt out of personalized ads in Android ad settings
• Clear app data or uninstall at any time (this stops local data and future analytics/crash reports from your device)
• Contact us to ask questions about this policy

12. International Users

The app is offered globally. Data processed on your device is controlled by you on your device. Ad and payment partners may process data in various countries according to their policies.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the new version at the same URL and update the "Last updated" date. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

For privacy questions or requests, email bibi85259@gmail.com with the subject "Novixa-Labs — Privacy — Android TV Remote: Google TV".

Disclaimer: Android TV Remote: Google TV (shown as ATV Remote on your device launcher) is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google LLC. "Android TV" and "Google TV" are trademarks of Google LLC.