Privacy Policy

 1. Overview

ClearNest is a phone-cleaning app that helps you clear junk files, boost RAM, clean app caches, find large and duplicate media, monitor battery health, and back up your files. This policy covers the ClearNest Android app published under the package name com.clearnest.app, and applies wherever you use it.

By installing or using ClearNest, you agree to the collection and use of information as described here. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.

ClearNest’s cleaning features work entirely on your device. The files, photos, and app data ClearNest scans and cleans are never uploaded, copied, or sent anywhere — not to us, not to anyone else.

2. Data we collect

ClearNest does not require an account and does not ask for your name, email, or phone number.

Your files, photos, videos, app caches — Not collected. Scanned and acted on locally only.

Backup files — Not collected. Saved to a folder you choose on your own device, never uploaded to us.

Device & usage analytics — Collected via Firebase Analytics (see Section 6).

Crash & diagnostic data — Collected via Firebase Crashlytics (see Section 6).

Advertising identifiers — Collected via Google AdMob (see Section 5).

3. Permissions we use

We follow the principle of least privilege — if a feature doesn’t need a permission, ClearNest doesn’t request it.

Photos, videos & audio (Media/Storage) — scanning for junk, large, and duplicate files you can choose to remove. Nothing scanned leaves your device.

Usage Access — reading app and RAM usage so you can free up memory.

List of installed apps — showing you which apps are installed so you can pick which to clean, boost, or back up. Never sent anywhere.

Kill background processes — powers the RAM Booster feature.

Uninstall apps (Request delete packages) — lets you remove unused apps, only ever started by your own tap.

Notifications — tells you when a scheduled clean, backup, or battery alert is ready.

Battery stats — shows battery %, temperature, charging status, and alerts.

Foreground service — keeps a cache-clean or backup running reliably, with a visible notification.

Internet access — loads ads, sends anonymous analytics and crash reports (Sections 5–6).

Accessibility Service (optional) — automates cache-clearing and recent-apps clearing (see Section 4).

4. Accessibility Service

ClearNest’s optional “Cache Automation” feature uses Android’s Accessibility Service API.

What it does:

When you run a cache clean, it opens each selected app’s page in Android Settings and taps “Clear cache” for you — the same button you’d tap yourself.

When you close ClearNest and immediately open Recent Apps, it can tap “Clear all / Close all” to tidy up your recent apps list.

What it does not do:

It does not read, log, record, or transmit anything you type, including passwords or messages.

It does not read screen content from any app outside Android’s own Settings screens and the system Recent Apps screen.

It is not used to collect data, show ads, track you, or for any purpose beyond the two actions above.

It only acts while you’re actively running a cache clean or have just closed ClearNest — not continuously in the background.

You can turn this off anytime: Android Settings → Accessibility → Installed apps → ClearNest App, or from ClearNest’s own Settings.

5. Advertising (AdMob)

ClearNest shows ads through Google AdMob to stay free. AdMob may collect your advertising ID, approximate location (from IP), and ad interaction data, to show and measure ads, including personalized ones where permitted. Opt out anytime: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization. Governed by Google’s Ads & Partner Sites policy and Google Privacy Policy.

6. Analytics & crash reports

ClearNest uses Firebase Analytics and Firebase Crashlytics (Google services).

Firebase Analytics: non-personal usage data — screens/features used, app version, device model, general region. Never the contents of files ClearNest cleans.

Firebase Crashlytics: crash logs and diagnostic info (device model, OS version, memory state at crash time). Never your personal files or passwords.

Governed by the Firebase Privacy and Security policy.

7. Cookies & similar identifiers

ClearNest itself doesn’t use browser-style cookies. Our third-party SDKs (AdMob, Firebase) may use cookies, device identifiers, or similar technologies in their own ad/analytics requests. Reset your advertising ID or opt out of personalization anytime: Settings → Google → Ads.

8. How data is shared

We do not sell your data — ever. We share data only with: Google AdMob (to serve/measure ads) and Google Firebase (Analytics & Crashlytics). No other third party. Your cleaned files, photos, and app data are never shared — they stay on your device. These providers are bound by their own privacy terms and may not use shared data beyond providing their service to us.

9. International data transfers

ClearNest is used worldwide. Where our service providers (AdMob, Firebase) process data, it may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States, under those providers’ own safeguards.

10. Data storage & security

Cleaning history, preferences, and backups are stored locally on your device. Data collected via Google’s SDKs is stored and secured by Google. We take reasonable, commercially acceptable measures to protect any data ClearNest handles, though no method of storage/transmission is 100% secure.

11. Your rights & data deletion

Clear local data: Android Settings → Apps → ClearNest App → Storage → Clear data.

Uninstall: removes all locally stored data and history immediately.

Ad personalization / advertising ID: reset or opt out anytime from Settings → Google → Ads.

Analytics opt-out: limit via your Google Account’s Ad Settings and Activity Controls.

Everything else: contact us (Section 16) to access, correct, or request deletion of any data we hold about you.

12. California / CCPA rights

California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, to request its deletion, and to not be discriminated against for exercising these rights. ClearNest does not sell personal information. Submit CCPA requests via Section 16 contact details.

13. Please don’t send us sensitive data

Please don’t send sensitive personal information (government ID numbers, health info, financial details) through support messages or email. If you do, it’s at your own risk.

14. Children’s privacy

ClearNest is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us and we’ll delete it promptly.

15. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy as features or service providers change. The “Last updated” date will reflect any change, and significant changes will be noted within the app. Continued use after a change means you accept the update.

16. Contact us

Email: support@clearnest.app

App: ClearNest — Phone Cleaner