This Privacy Policy describes how CoolDownloader ("we," "our," or "us"), developed by ShibaFoss, collects, uses, shares, and protects information of users ("you" or "your") when using our mobile application CoolDownloader (the "App") hosted on the Google Play Store.
We are committed to protecting your privacy. The App is designed primarily as a local utility tool. We do not collect, store, or transmit your downloaded files or browsing history to any external servers. All download activities and file management tasks happen locally on your device.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand how our App interacts with your device and handles data.
Because the App is a local utility, the following information is processed strictly on your device and is never sent to our servers:
To maintain app stability, optimize performance, and serve advertisements, we work with trusted third-party service providers who may collect standard, non-sensitive technical information, including:
To perform its core functions as a high-speed downloader, private browser, and local media player, the App requests the following permissions. We use these permissions only for the specified purposes:
| Permission | Technical Name | Purpose / Why it is Required |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Access | android.permission.INTERNET |
Required to load websites in the built-in browser and download files from web servers. |
| Network & Wi-Fi State | android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE, ACCESS_WIFI_STATE |
Used to detect network changes. Essential for the "Wi-Fi Only Downloads" feature to save your mobile data. |
| Foreground Services | android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE, FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC |
Ensures active downloads continue seamlessly in the background and are not terminated by the Android OS. |
| Storage Management | android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE |
Core utility permission. Required to save downloaded files to user-defined custom folders, manage/rename files on disk, and move files into the secure private folder. |
| Legacy Storage Access | android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE |
Required on older Android versions (SDK 32 and below) to read/write downloaded media files. |
| Post Notifications | android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS |
Used to display real-time download progress, download speed, and completion/error status in the notification tray. |
| Prevent Device Sleep | android.permission.WAKE_LOCK |
Keeps the CPU active during large file transfers to prevent download tasks from failing when the screen turns off. |
| Boot Completed | android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED |
Allows the App's download manager to safely recover and resume interrupted downloads after a system reboot. |
We integrate standard, industry-recognized SDKs to monetize and maintain our App. These services collect data in accordance with their respective privacy policies:
Since your personal data (browsing history, downloaded files, secure folder passcodes) is stored locally on your own device, you have absolute control over it:
Settings > Apps > CoolDownloader > Permissions).We take the security of your local files very seriously. Your Secure Private Folder uses cryptographic storage paths and device-level authentication API integration to keep your files hidden from external gallery apps and secure against local prying eyes.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our App's features, developer policies, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and publishing it within the App or on our store listing page.
If you have any questions or feedback regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
support@shibafoss.dev