1. Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum information necessary to operate, maintain, and improve the Application. The following table summarises each data category, its purpose, and storage location.

2. Information We Do Not Collect

We want to be unambiguously clear about data we never collect, transmit, or process:

• Screen recordings, video files, audio recordings, or any multimedia content captured or produced by the App — including in Recorder, Live Studio, and PC Mirror modes.
• Creator Mode Media: All photos, videos, and audio projects edited using the Legacy Editor remain securely on your device. We do not access, harvest, or store your personal media.
• Live Studio streams: Video and audio transmitted via the Live Studio feature travel directly from your device to your chosen RTMP/RTMPS endpoint (e.g., YouTube, Twitch, or a custom server). Gautam Legacy never receives, intercepts, stores, or has any access to this stream.
• PC Mirror streams: Video and audio transmitted via the PC Mirror feature travel exclusively via a direct USB connection or your local network using our Custom Wireless Protocol. This data never leaves your local connection/network.
• Your name, physical address, or any Personally Identifiable Information (PII), except the contact information you voluntarily provide if you choose to use our in-app "Share Feedback" support feature.
• Passwords, financial information, or payment card details of any kind.
• Contents of messages, call logs, contacts, photos, or other personal files on your device.

3. Accessibility Service Permission

The Application utilises the Android Accessibility Service API exclusively to ensure your voice is heard by your teammates in-game. This is a technical requirement imposed by Android's audio routing policies to achieve simultaneous internal and microphone audio capture on unrooted Android devices.

• No Personal Data Collected: The Accessibility Service is never used to collect, read, store, transmit, or monitor any personal data — including screen content, keystrokes, UI interactions, app usage patterns, passwords, or any other user activity.
• Strictly In-Game Use Only: We will ONLY use this Accessibility service to record your mic input and in-game audio when you use the recorder with your games.
• No Call Recording / Non-Game Apps: We will NOT use this service to record your mic audio while using non-game apps or during phone calls.
• No Third-Party Sharing: No data obtained through or in connection with the Accessibility Service is shared with any third party, including advertisers or analytics providers.

4. Broadcast & Creator Modes — Data Processing

ZeroLag includes robust broadcast and creative features. This section provides full transparency about how data is processed within these modes.

4.1 Live Studio (RTMP/RTMPS Streaming)

• When you use Live Studio, your device establishes a direct connection to the RTMP/RTMPS URL and stream key you provide. The stream travels directly from your device to your chosen platform's servers.
• Gautam Legacy has no access to, and receives no copy of, any video or audio data transmitted via Live Studio.
• Your RTMP URL and stream key are stored on-device only.

4.2 PC Mirror

• When you use PC Mirror, your device streams screen and audio data to your PC via a secure wired USB cable or over your private local network. This data never leaves your local connection and is not transmitted to the internet.

4.3 Creator Mode (AI Features)

• The Creator Mode's Legacy Editor includes advanced AI tools designed to help you produce professional videos and thumbnails. When utilizing these AI-powered features, specific prompts or necessary media snippets may be securely transmitted to authorized AI API providers solely for the purpose of generating the requested edits.
• This data is not stored permanently by us or our providers, nor is it used to train third-party AI models. Standard media editing without AI features is processed entirely locally on your device.

5. How We Use Your Information

• Premium Verification: Your Android Device ID is stored in Firebase to verify, restore, and maintain your premium subscription status — even after app reinstalls on the same device.
• Service Reliability: Anonymised analytics help us identify crashes, optimise recording performance, and prioritise new features.
• Advertising: Google AdMob uses the Advertising ID to serve contextually relevant advertisements to free-tier users. You may opt out of personalised ads at any time in your Google Account settings or device settings.
• Legal Compliance: We may process data where required to comply with applicable law, legal process, or governmental requests.

6. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, and other jurisdictions where a legal basis for data processing is required, we rely on the following grounds:

• Performance of Contract: Processing your Device ID and purchase token to provide the premium subscription you purchased.
• Legitimate Interests: Processing anonymised analytics to maintain and improve the Application.
• Consent: Serving personalised advertisements through Google AdMob, where consent is required and obtained.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal data to any third party for commercial purposes. Data may be shared only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Google LLC (Firebase, AdMob, Play Billing) as our infrastructure and advertising partner, subject to Google's own Privacy Policy.
• Legal Requirements: If required by applicable law, court order, or government authority, we may disclose information to the extent mandated.
• Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of substantially all assets, your data may be transferred as part of the transaction, with notice provided to you.

8. Third-Party Services

The Application integrates the following Google services, each governed by Google's Privacy Policy:

• Google Firebase Analytics — anonymised event tracking. Firebase Privacy
• Google Firebase Realtime Database — premium status storage. Firebase Privacy
• Google AdMob — in-app advertising. AdMob Privacy
• Google Play Billing — subscription management. Play Terms

When using the Live Studio feature, your video and audio stream is transmitted directly to your chosen third-party streaming platform (e.g., YouTube, Twitch). Those platforms are governed by their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

9. Data Retention

• Device ID & Premium Status (Firebase): Retained for the duration of your active subscription. Upon subscription cancellation, the record is retained for up to 90 days to facilitate reinstatement, then permanently deleted.
• Analytics Data: Retained in aggregate, anonymised form for up to 14 months, consistent with Google Analytics default retention settings.
• On-Device Data: Stored locally until you uninstall the Application or clear App data.

10. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information:

• Premium status stored locally on-device using Android EncryptedSharedPreferences (AES-256-GCM encryption), making it tamper-resistant.
• Firebase data is protected by Firebase Security Rules, permitting only authorised read/write operations.
• All communications with Firebase and Google APIs use TLS 1.2 or higher in transit.
• We do not store your data on our own servers. All server-side storage is exclusively through Google's infrastructure.

No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about your device.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your Device ID or Feedback data from our Firebase database. Note: Deleting the Device ID will permanently revoke your premium subscription status.
• Opt-Out of Personalised Ads: Navigate to Google Settings → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalisation on your device, or reset your Advertising ID.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address provided in Section 15.

12. Children's Privacy

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Material changes will be communicated through an in-app notification or an update to the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Application following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.

14. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. For users in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). For users in California, we comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) to the extent applicable.

15. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, data deletion requests, or to exercise your rights under applicable law, please contact us: