Privacy Policy - StatusPocket • ProgrammerCat

Last Updated: November 7, 2026

The ProgrammerCat team (referred to as "we", "us", or "our") built the StatusPocket app as a free, ad-supported app. This page explains what the app does with information when you use it.

Summary

StatusPocket does not have accounts, servers, or analytics of its own.
Status media is read from folders you explicitly connect and saved only where you choose.
The app shows advertising through Google AdMob; AdMob processes limited device and advertising data as described below.

Information the app processes on your device

Folder access

You connect status folders through Android's system folder picker. The app keeps a read-only permission for each folder you connect so it can list the cached status media inside. It does not modify or upload those originals. When you share, the app writes a temporary local copy of the selected media into its own cache so the share sheet can pass it to the app you choose.

Saved media

When you save a status, the app copies that file into your device's shared storage (Pictures/StatusPocket or Movies/StatusPocket through MediaStore, or the public Pictures/Movies directories on Android 8-9). The app keeps a local index of saved items so it can show your Downloads library. Deleting an item from the app deletes the saved copy; original status folders are untouched.

Local preferences

Theme choice, connected folders, seen-status markers, and first-run guidance state are stored on the device only.

StatusPocket does not upload your media, folder contents, or usage history to us. We operate no servers that receive this data.

Advertising (Google AdMob)

The app displays banner ads provided by Google AdMob. Google and its partners may collect and process:

Device identifiers, including the advertising ID where permitted
IP address and approximate location derived from it
Device model and operating-system information
Ad interaction and diagnostic data

This data is handled under Google's policies. See:

Where the law requires it (for example in the EEA and the UK), StatusPocket asks for advertising consent through Google's User Messaging Platform before any ad loads. You can change or withdraw that choice in the app under About > Ad privacy options, and you can also limit ad personalization in Android settings (Settings > Google > Ads) or reset your advertising ID there.

Legal basis for processing

StatusPocket processes folder grants and local preferences on your device only to provide the app's core functionality. Advertising is delivered by Google AdMob, which acts as an independent controller for advertising data. Where required, consent for personalized advertising is collected through Google's User Messaging Platform and can be changed or withdrawn from About > Ad privacy options; Google's privacy policy describes its legal bases.

Data retention and deletion

The app stores data only on your device. Uninstalling StatusPocket removes its local settings and library index. Saved media remains in your gallery until you delete it. We hold no server-side copy to delete.

Your rights (GDPR / CCPA / LGPD and similar)

Because we do not operate a server that stores your personal data, requests to access or delete app data are satisfied by clearing the app's data or uninstalling it. Advertising data is controlled by Google as described above. You may contact us with any question about this policy.

Children

StatusPocket is not directed at children and does not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes

If this policy changes, the updated version will be published at this URL with a new "Last Updated" date.

Contact

Developer: ProgrammerCat
Email: admin@programmercat.com
Website: https://programmercat.com