# Privacy Policy

**Effective Date:** 12.02.2026
**App Name:** PeerlyLocal

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## 1. Overview

PeerlyLocal is designed with privacy as a core principle. The app enables direct device-to-device messaging over a local network. We do not collect, store, or transmit personal data to external servers.

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## 2. Information We Collect

PeerlyLocal does **not**:

- Require account registration
- Collect names, emails, or phone numbers
- Track location
- Use analytics services
- Store messages on remote servers
- Share data with third parties

All messages are transmitted directly between nearby devices.

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## 3. Local Network Usage

PeerlyLocal uses local network and device discovery technologies to:

- Detect nearby devices
- Establish peer-to-peer connections
- Exchange messages directly between devices

This communication occurs only between devices connected to the same local network or nearby peer connection.

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## 4. Data Storage

Messages are:

- Stored only locally on your device (if at all)
- Not backed up to any cloud service by the app
- Not accessible by the developer

We do not operate any backend servers for messaging.

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## 5. Security

PeerlyLocal uses encrypted peer-to-peer communication to help protect messages during transmission between devices.

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## 6. Third-Party Services

PeerlyLocal does not integrate with third-party analytics, advertising networks, or data brokers.

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## 7. Children’s Privacy

PeerlyLocal does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone, including children under 13, as the app does not collect personal data.

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## 8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy if app functionality changes. Any updates will be reflected in the app listing.