Privacy Policy
Last updated: 9 May 2026 · applies to all Sidstuga versions distributed via Google Play.
One-line summary
Sidstuga doesn't collect personal data. Everything you add — credentials, URLs, favourites, settings — stays only on your device. No ads, no analytics, no account, no sign-up.
What we DO NOT do
- We have no backend server to receive any data from the app.
- No third-party analytics code (no Firebase Analytics, Crashlytics, AppsFlyer, Adjust, Branch).
- No ads — no advertising SDKs are bundled.
- No account or sign-up required — we don't ask for email, phone, or any identifier.
- We don't access your calendar, contacts, photos, microphone, or camera — the app doesn't request those permissions.
What the app stores on your device
Sidstuga stores locally, encrypted where applicable:
- The Xtream Codes credentials or M3U URL/file you add (encrypted via
EncryptedSharedPreferences, native Android keystore). - App preferences (language, channel order, favourites, reminders, parental PIN hashed with SHA-256 + salt).
- "Last channel watched" history to resume on reopen.
This data never leaves the device. When you uninstall the app or clear data via Settings → Apps → Sidstuga → Storage → Clear data, it's all gone. We have no copy anywhere.
Network traffic
The app talks directly to whichever IPTV server you configure. That traffic is between your device and your provider — we are not intermediaries, we don't see or log anything.
Optional exceptions:
- Update checks — the public version uses Google Play's official In-App Updates API; the Android system makes the call, not us.
- EPG / catch-up / VOD — when you browse, the app asks your IPTV server for those resources. Traffic strictly between your device and your provider.
Permissions
INTERNET— to play streams.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE— to detect connection drops and auto-reconnect.POST_NOTIFICATIONS(Android 13+) — only if you enable reminders.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM— only for exact-time reminders.FOREGROUND_SERVICE+FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK— Picture-in-Picture and media controls.
We don't ask for contacts, calendar, location, photos, microphone, or camera.
Data deletion
Since nothing is sent to a server of ours, there's no "our data" to delete. To wipe everything on the device:
- Go to Settings → Apps → Sidstuga → Storage.
- Tap Clear data.
- (Optional) Uninstall the app.
If you want written confirmation, email support@sidstuga.app.
Third-party content
Sidstuga is a player — it doesn't host, index, or recommend streams. You are responsible for the providers and lists you load.
Children
The app is not directed at children under 13. We don't collect data from anyone.
Changes to this policy
If we change the policy, the date above changes. Past versions are in GitHub commits.