Phone-Hardware-Test-and-Checker

Privacy Policy for Phone Hardware Test & Checker

Effective Date: November 6, 2026
Application Title: Phone Hardware Test & Checker
Package Name: com.hardwaretest.phonechecker
Developer / Studio: Ouayat Studio

Ouayat Studio built the Phone Hardware Test & Checker app as an ad-supported application. This SERVICE is provided by Ouayat Studio at no cost and is intended for use as is.

This Privacy Policy explains our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information when you use our Service, as well as your privacy choices under applicable laws including GDPR, CCPA, and Google Play Developer Policies.

1. Information Collection and Use

A. On-Device Diagnostic Testing (No Personal Data Collection)

Phone Hardware Test & Checker performs all hardware, sensor, screen, battery, and audio diagnostic tests 100% locally on your mobile device.

We do not collect, store, record, or transmit your personal diagnostic test results, hardware telemetry, photos, audio recordings, files, or personal identifiers to external servers operated by Ouayat Studio.

B. Third-Party Advertising and Analytics Services

To keep this application free of charge, Phone Hardware Test & Checker uses third-party advertising and consent services:

Google Mobile Ads (AdMob)
- Used to serve banner and interstitial advertisements within the app.
- AdMob may collect and process device identifiers, advertising identifiers (AD_ID), IP addresses, coarse location data, and app interaction data in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy.
- AdMob Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
Google User Messaging Platform (UMP) SDK
- Used to present European Economic Area (EEA) and UK users with consent forms for personalized or non-personalized advertising under GDPR and ePrivacy Directive.
- Users can manage or reset their consent preferences anytime in the app under Settings > Ad & Privacy Preferences.

2. Device Permissions and Purpose

Phone Hardware Test & Checker requests access to specific device features solely to conduct hardware diagnostic tests:

android.permission.VIBRATE: Enables the app to test the device’s haptic vibration motor.
android.permission.BLUETOOTH & BLUETOOTH_CONNECT: Allows the app to verify whether the Bluetooth adapter hardware is enabled.
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE: Allows the app to check whether Wi-Fi hardware is present and active.
android.permission.INTERNET & ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Allows the app to initialize AdMob advertising services and display consent forms.
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID: Allows the Google Mobile Ads SDK to access the Google Advertising ID for ad frequency capping and fraud prevention.

When you generate or share a diagnostic report:

The report text file is created locally on your device.
The file is shared only through the third-party applications you explicitly select (e.g., messaging apps, email apps, or storage apps via the standard Android share sheet).
Ouayat Studio has no access to your generated reports or shared data.

4. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA Notice)

If you are a resident of California, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) grants you specific rights regarding your personal information:

A. Information Handled by Third-Party Services

Ouayat Studio: We do not collect, store, sell, or share any personal information or diagnostic data from your device.
Google Mobile Ads (AdMob): May collect device identifiers, Google Advertising ID (AD_ID), IP address, coarse location data, and ad performance data for advertising purposes.

B. Your California Privacy Rights

Under the CCPA/CPRA, California residents have the following rights:

Right to Know / Access: You have the right to request details about personal information collected, disclosed, or shared by third-party ad networks.
Right to Request Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of personal information held by third-party services.
Right to Opt-Out of the “Sale” or “Sharing” of Personal Information: Under CCPA/CPRA, serving personalized ads using device identifiers can be classified as a “sale” or “sharing” of personal data for cross-context behavioral advertising. You have the right to opt out of personalized advertising.
Right to Correct Inaccurate Personal Information: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal data.
Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not receive discriminatory treatment or reduced service quality for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA privacy rights.

C. How to Exercise Your Opt-Out and CCPA/CPRA Rights

In-App Controls: You can manage or opt out of personalized ad preferences anytime within the app.
Device Settings: You can reset or delete your Advertising ID on your Android device by going to Settings > Google > Ads.
Contact Developer: You may also contact us using the contact info below to submit a privacy request.

5. Children’s Privacy

Phone Hardware Test & Checker does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take necessary actions.

6. Security

We value your trust in using our app. Because all diagnostic operations occur locally on your smartphone and no personal data is transmitted to Ouayat Studio, your diagnostic data remains safe on your device.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. You are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us:

Developer Name: Ouayat Studio
Application Package: com.hardwaretest.phonechecker
Email: ouayatstudio@gmail.com