Privacy Policy for WifiScope
Effective Date: September 4, 2026
Cyklodev ("we", "us", or "our") operates the WifiScope mobile application ("the App").
This Privacy Policy explains how WifiScope handles information when you use the App.
1. Information We Collect
WifiScope is designed to scan and analyze Wi-Fi networks in the user's surrounding environment and to display measurements on a map.
When performing Wi-Fi scans, the App may collect and store the following information:
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Wi-Fi network name (SSID)
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Wi-Fi access point identifier (BSSID / MAC address)
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Signal strength (RSSI)
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Wi-Fi frequency
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Wi-Fi channel
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Wi-Fi security type
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Access point manufacturer, when available
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Geographic location associated with a measurement
The geographic location is used to associate Wi-Fi measurements with their position and to display measurements on a map.
2. Local Storage
Wi-Fi measurements and associated location information are stored locally on the user's device.
WifiScope does not operate a server to which Wi-Fi scan data or location data are transmitted.
Cyklodev does not receive, collect, or store the Wi-Fi measurements or GPS locations generated by WifiScope on its own servers.
3. Data Transmission
WifiScope does not transmit Wi-Fi scan results or geographic location data to Cyklodev or to any other server operated by Cyklodev.
The App does not require the creation of a user account.
Users may voluntarily export their Wi-Fi measurements using the export functionality provided by the App. Exported data may contain Wi-Fi information and geographic coordinates. Once exported or shared by the user, the data may be processed by the application or service chosen by the user.
4. Advertising
WifiScope uses Google AdMob to display advertisements.
The Google Mobile Ads SDK may collect and process certain information from the device for purposes including:
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Advertising delivery
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Advertising measurement
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Fraud prevention
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Security
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Diagnostics and service improvement
Depending on the user's device settings, consent choices, and applicable laws, advertising may be personalized or non-personalized.
Google may process information such as advertising identifiers, device-related information, IP address, approximate location, app interaction information, and other information required to provide and measure advertising services.
WifiScope does not control the information collected directly by Google through its advertising services.
For more information about how Google handles data, please refer to Google's privacy policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
5. Location Permission
WifiScope requires Android location-related permissions because Wi-Fi scanning and the geographic mapping of measurements require access to location information on supported Android versions.
Location information is used to:
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Associate Wi-Fi measurements with geographic coordinates
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Display measurements on a map
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Build the user's local Wi-Fi survey
WifiScope does not transmit the location information collected for Wi-Fi mapping to Cyklodev servers.
Users can manage location permissions through their Android device settings.
6. Wi-Fi and Nearby Device Permissions
WifiScope may request Android permissions required to discover and scan nearby Wi-Fi networks, including permissions such as:
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ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION -
ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION -
NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES
The exact permissions requested may depend on the Android version and device.
These permissions are used solely to provide the Wi-Fi scanning and mapping functionality of the App.
7. Data Export
WifiScope allows users to export their collected measurements.
An exported file may contain information such as:
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SSID
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BSSID
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Signal strength
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Frequency
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Channel
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Security information
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Manufacturer information
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Geographic coordinates
Exporting or sharing this information is an action initiated by the user.
After the user exports or shares a file, Cyklodev has no control over how the recipient or another application handles that information.
8. Data Retention and Deletion
Wi-Fi measurements and associated location data remain stored locally on the user's device until the user deletes them through the App, deletes the application's data, or uninstalls WifiScope.
Because WifiScope does not transmit these measurements or locations to Cyklodev servers, Cyklodev does not maintain a separate server-side copy of this information.
Data handled by third-party services such as Google AdMob may be retained according to the policies and practices of those services.
9. Third-Party Services
WifiScope currently uses the following third-party service:
Google AdMob
AdMob is provided by Google and is used to display and measure advertisements within the App.
Google may collect and process information in accordance with its own privacy policies.
Google Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
10. Children's Privacy
WifiScope is intended for a general audience and is not specifically directed at children.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through our own servers, and WifiScope does not require users to create an account or provide personal information to Cyklodev.
Third-party advertising services may have their own requirements and safeguards regarding children and advertising.
11. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information handled by WifiScope.
In particular, Wi-Fi measurements and associated location information used by the App are stored locally on the user's device and are not transmitted to Cyklodev servers.
Users should be aware that no method of electronic storage or transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
12. Your Choices
You can control or restrict access to certain device permissions through Android settings.
You can also:
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Delete Wi-Fi measurements stored by WifiScope
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Delete the App's data through Android settings
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Uninstall WifiScope
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Choose whether to export or share measurements
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Manage advertising and privacy settings available through your Android device and Google services
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When changes are made, the "Effective Date" at the beginning of this Privacy Policy will be updated.
We encourage users to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or WifiScope's privacy practices, please contact us at:
Developer: Cyklodev
Application: WifiScope