Privacy Policy

Local Data Processing Model

NetScope is engineered on an on-device architecture. All cellular signal parameters (RSRP, RSRQ, SINR, PCI, Carrier, Network Type), GPS logs (latitude, longitude, elevation), and speed benchmark measurements are processed, visualised, and written strictly to local storage files (CSV format) on your device. We do not maintain or connect to any cloud server by default, and we never collect, compile, or transmit your records.

Permission Rationale

To deliver its core utilities, NetScope requires specific Android hardware permissions, strictly utilized as follows:

• Location Access (Precise/Fine GPS): Required to associate signal parameters with geographic coordinates and draw trails on the map views. Location data is stored purely locally on your device in your session CSV files.
• Phone State Access: Required to extract raw hardware indicators from the active SIM cards (carrier name, network technology type, signal strengths, physical cell identifier PCI). NetScope never reads your contact list, device identifier numbers, or phone call history.
• Notification Access: Used to run a persistent foreground service, allowing the background logging utility to write session data continuously when the screen is locked or when switching between active tasks.

User-Configured Cloud Sync Options

NetScope provides an optional synchronization pipeline to Supabase. This sync operates directly between your device and your private Supabase database using credentials you supply. NetScope does not act as an intermediary, does not store your Supabase keys, and has no visibility into your database logs.

Data Ownership & Local Deletion

You have full ownership of your records. You can view, export, or permanently purge any logged CSV data directly within the file log history tab of the app UI. Uninstalling NetScope deletes all local data folders and logs completely.

Guaranteed Anonymity & Zero Tracking

Every cellular parameter and location telemetry record captured by NetScope is completely anonymous. The app does not collect, link, or transmit any unique personal identifiers (such as IMEI, UUID, email, or device IDs) with the logged network variables, ensuring complete isolation between your metrics and identity.

Account & Telemetry Data Deletion Policy

In compliance with Google Play Data Safety requirements, NetScope provides clear, accessible methods for users to delete their authentication accounts (Email, Google, GitHub) and any synced cloud telemetry:

• In-App Deletion: Tap the Info (ⓘ) button in the app header and tap Sign Out / Revoke Session.
• Web & Email Deletion Request: You can submit a deletion request without the app installed by emailing amar@iiitnr.edu.in. Requests are completed within 7 business days.
• Data Scope: Account credentials and remote database records are permanently purged. Offline CSV files stay on your handset until you uninstall the app.

For comprehensive step-by-step instructions, visit our dedicated Account & Data Deletion Page.