Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for FlowClip
Last Updated: July 14, 2026 ·
Developer: Melibyte Apps ·
Package: com.melibyte.flowclip
Overview
FlowClip ("the app", "we") is a video editing application that prioritizes your privacy while providing powerful creative tools. This policy explains what data we collect, why, and how we protect it.
Data Collection
What We Collect
1. Account Information (Optional — Only if you sign in)
If you choose to use the Community Workshop feature, you may sign in with your Google Account. When you do, we collect:
- Display Name & Email: Used solely to create your private user profile. Your email is never shown to other users.
- Username: A public nickname you choose, visible to other users in the Community Workshop.
- User ID (UID): A unique identifier assigned by Firebase Authentication, used to associate your data with your account.
Signing in is entirely optional. All core video editing features work without an account. If you never sign in, no personal information is collected.
2. Community Workshop Content (Optional — Only if you publish)
If you publish a custom shader effect to the Community Workshop, the following is stored on our servers:
- Shader Code (GLSL): The source code of your custom effect.
- Effect Metadata: Name, description, and parameter definitions of your effect.
- Author Attribution: Your chosen username and User ID, so the community knows who created the effect.
3. Analytics & Crash Data (Automatic)
We use Firebase Services (Google) to collect the following anonymous data:
- Crash Data: If the app crashes, we receive a report with the error code and device state.
- Usage Analytics: How the app is used (screen views, session duration, buttons clicked).
- Device Integrity: We check if your device environment is secure to prevent piracy and abuse.
- Device Information & Approximate Location: Model, OS version, and broad geographic region derived automatically from masked IP addresses.
What We DO NOT Collect
- Precise Location (GPS)
- Advertising ID (We do not show ads)
- Your Media Files: Your photos, videos, and audio files never leave your device. All editing happens locally.
- Your Audio/Speech Data: AI Auto-Captions are processed entirely on your device using a locally downloaded AI model.
- Payment or Financial Information
- Contacts, Call Logs, or Messages
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
1. Firebase Authentication (Google Sign-In)
Purpose: To allow optional sign-in for the Community Workshop.
- Data Collected: Google account name, email address, and a unique user ID.
2. Cloud Firestore (Firebase)
Purpose: To store user profiles, usernames, and published community shader effects.
- Data Stored: Username, User ID, shader code, and effect metadata.
3. Google Analytics for Firebase
Purpose: To understand user behavior and improve app features.
4. Firebase Crashlytics
Purpose: To detect, diagnose, and fix crashes (bugs).
5. Google Play Integrity API
Purpose: To detect fraudulent devices and piracy.
6. FFmpeg
Purpose: Video processing engine. Runs securely on-device.
7. Hugging Face (AI Model Download)
Purpose: To download on-device AI speech recognition models for the Auto-Caption feature.
- Only a standard HTTPS download request is made to retrieve the AI model file.
- Your audio is processed entirely on your device. No audio is ever sent to any server.
Data Storage & Security
- Local Media: Your projects, media files, and exported videos remain on your device at all times.
- Account Data: Stored securely in Google's Cloud Firestore with strict access controls.
- Community Data: Published shaders and your public username are visible to all users.
- Transmission: All data is transmitted securely via HTTPS encryption.
- Retention: Firebase Analytics data is retained according to Google's standard retention policies. Active community data is retained until you delete it or request account deletion.
Permissions
FlowClip requests permissions strictly for functionality:
| Permission | Purpose |
|---|
READ_MEDIA_VIDEO | To select videos for editing. |
READ_MEDIA_AUDIO | To select music/audio for your project. |
READ_MEDIA_IMAGES | To browse and select photos from your gallery. |
READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED | To support Android 13+'s partial media access. |
CAMERA | To record video directly from your device camera. |
RECORD_AUDIO | To record voice/audio from your device microphone. |
INTERNET | Required by Firebase services and Community Workshop. Your media files are NOT sent over the internet. |
Your Rights & Control
- Don't Sign In: All core editing features work without an account.
- Delete Your Account Data: Request deletion inside the app's Profile/Settings or by emailing melibyteapps@outlook.com.
- Delete Published Shaders: Delete them anytime from your in-app Profile tab.
- Sign Out: Stop all account-related data syncing.
- Uninstall: Uninstalling stops all data collection. Local data is removed.
- Android Settings: Revoke file permissions at any time.
Children's Privacy
FlowClip does not knowingly contact or collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can verify and delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
Contact
Developer: Melibyte Apps
Email: melibyteapps@outlook.com
App: FlowClip
Summary
FlowClip is a local-first video editor. Your videos never leave your device. If you choose to sign in for the Community Workshop, we store your username and published shader effects securely. We collect anonymous crash reports and usage stats to improve the app. We never sell your data.