AndroShell

Full Description

AndroShell is a security-focused terminal and SSH client for Android, built for development, system administration, and learning on systems you own or are authorized to access.

What You Can Do

Security and Privacy

• Credentials are stored securely on-device using Android security features such as the Android Keystore, when available.
• AndroShell does not sell personal data.
• Network connections are initiated by you, to hosts you configure.
• Use is intended for authorized systems only. You are responsible for complying with applicable laws and obtaining permission before connecting to any system.

Privacy Policy — AndroShell

Effective date: January 27, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how AndroShell ("the App") handles information when you use it.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

We collect only the minimum information required to create and authenticate an account:

• Email address – required for account creation, authentication, and account recovery.

We do not collect names, phone numbers, profile details, or any other personal identifiers.

On-Device App Data (Stored Locally)

All other data created or used by the app is stored locally on your device and remains under your control. This data is not uploaded to our servers and can be cleared at any time by clearing app data or uninstalling the app.

This may include, only if you choose to use these features:

• Saved connection or target details (such as host, port, username, or target name).
• Terminal transcripts and command history.
• App data you create (such as saved tasks, scripts, or automations).
• App preferences and settings.

Authentication & Session Data

• Authentication and session tokens are managed securely by our authentication provider.
• These tokens are used only to keep you signed in.
• You can invalidate them at any time by signing out or clearing app data.

Credentials

• SSH passwords or private keys, if you choose to save them, are stored encrypted on your device.
• Credentials are never transmitted to us, logged, or stored on external servers.

Important Clarification

• We do not collect terminal commands, transcripts, connection details, or credentials on our servers.
• We do not track user activity across devices.
• Clearing app data or uninstalling the app removes all locally stored data.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information to:

• Provide sign-in and account features
• Save your app settings, targets, and sessions
• Establish the connections you request (for example, SSH to your server)
• Improve stability and fix bugs (for example, crash diagnostics if enabled)

3. Network Connections

The App connects to:

• Servers you configure (for example, SSH hosts you enter)
• Authentication services required for sign-in (if you choose to use account features)

The App does not automatically connect to arbitrary systems. Connections are initiated by you.

4. Storage and Security

• The App stores app data locally on your device.
• Saved credentials (such as SSH passwords/keys) are stored using Android security features (for example, Android Keystore) when available.
• You are responsible for protecting device access (PIN/biometric) and your SSH keys.

To maintain active terminal and SSH sessions, AndroShell may run a foreground service while a session is in progress. A persistent notification is shown when required.

5. Sharing

We do not sell your personal data.

We do not share your personal data with third parties except:

• Service providers required to provide authentication or app infrastructure (only when you use those features), and only as necessary to operate the service
• If required by law

6. Data Retention

Data is stored until you delete it:

• You can remove saved targets, sessions, and transcripts within the app.
• If the app provides "delete account" and "clear local data," using those options will remove associated local data from your device.

7. Account Deletion

You can sign out and clear all local data from your device directly from within the AndroShell app:

1. Open the app
2. Go to Settings
3. Select Sign Out & Clear Data
4. Confirm the action when prompted

When you sign out and clear data, all local app data and associated information are removed from your device. Your account will remain active and you can sign in again anytime.

Note: This action only removes data from this device. To permanently delete your Clerk account, you would need to do so through Clerk's account management system.

8. Children's Privacy

The App is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Authorized Use

AndroShell is intended for use on systems you own or where you have explicit permission. Do not use the App to access systems without authorization.

10. Contact

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