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Data processed
- Bluetooth identifiers: paired printer MAC address and device name.
- User-provided print content: text and images (Base64 or URL).
- Local technical logs for troubleshooting.
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Permissions used
- BLUETOOTH and BLUETOOTH_ADMIN (legacy Android compatibility).
- BLUETOOTH_CONNECT and BLUETOOTH_SCAN (Android 12+).
- INTERNET to download remote images included in print jobs.
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Purpose
- Discover and connect Bixolon printers over Bluetooth.
- Send print jobs to the connected printer.
- Remember selected printer for future jobs.
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Retention and storage
- Selected MAC is stored locally in SharedPreferences.
- Print images and intermediate data are processed in memory and released after printing.
- No analytics telemetry or automatic upload to VALNEX servers in observed code.
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Sharing
- Print content is sent to the connected Bluetooth printer by design.
- If an image URL is provided, the external host receives the download request.
- No ad-tech or third-party analytics sharing in the observed implementation.
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Security
- Local data is stored in app-private storage.
- HTTPS URLs are recommended for sensitive content.
- No transmission or storage method is completely risk-free.
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Deep links
The app can receive external print invocations through sbp://print and compatible intents.
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Children
SimpleBixolonPrint is not intended for children under 13 and does not knowingly collect children's data.
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Contact
For privacy requests, contact ceo@valnex.net.