Device Scope: Know your Device privacy policy
Last updated 27 October 2026.
This policy explains how Device Scope: Know your Device (Android package com.pb.cpuinfo) handles your information.
The app is developed and published on Google Play by PICOBYTES PVT LTD (picoBytes).
By using the app, you agree to this policy.
Information we collect
| Data | What it includes | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Device information | Processor, memory, storage, battery, display, sensors, Android version, Wi-Fi and network state, and SIM/phone details | To show your device’s specifications and run hardware tests. Processed on your device; not sent to our servers |
| Microphone audio | Short recordings during the microphone test | To check your microphone works. Played back on your device only; never stored or uploaded |
| App usage statistics | Usage data from Android, only if you grant usage access | To show usage information inside the app. Processed on your device only |
| Purchase status | Whether you’ve bought Premium, confirmed by Google Play | To unlock Premium features. We never receive your payment details |
| Advertising data | Advertising ID, IP address and how you interact with ads, collected by Google AdMob | To show ads that keep the app free |
We collect only what the app needs to work. You provide most of it directly; device and diagnostic data is collected automatically.
How we use it
- To provide, maintain and improve the app’s features.
- To communicate with you about your account and support requests.
- To keep the app secure and prevent misuse.
- To meet legal obligations.
The app shows advertising. The ad providers listed below may use device identifiers as described in their own policies.
Sharing and third-party services
We share data only with services that help run the app, and only what they need:
| Service | Purpose | Their policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google AdMob | Shows ads in the app; uses device identifiers for ad delivery and measurement | Privacy policy |
| Google Play services and Play Billing | App distribution, updates and Premium purchases | Privacy policy |
We may also disclose information if the law requires it, or to protect the rights and safety of our users.
Device permissions
| Permission | Why the app asks for it |
|---|---|
| Phone state | To show SIM, network and device identity details on the device information screen. Nothing is sent to our servers. |
| Wi-Fi state | To show your Wi-Fi connection details. |
| Microphone | Only during the microphone test, to record and play back a short sample. |
| Usage access (special permission) | Optional. Granted by you in Android settings, to show app usage information. |
You can allow or revoke permissions at any time in your phone’s settings; some features may stop working without them.
Data retention and deletion
We keep your data while your account is active. You can delete your account and data at any time: request deletion for Device Scope: Know your Device. Deletion is completed within 0 days of confirming your request.
Security
Data is sent over encrypted connections (HTTPS), and access to it is limited to people who need it to run the app. No system is perfectly secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect your information.
Children
The app is not directed at children under 13, and we don’t knowingly collect their personal data. If you believe a child has given us personal data, contact us and we’ll delete it.
Your rights
You can ask to access, correct or delete your personal data, or withdraw your consent, including under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Email us at the address below and we’ll respond promptly.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy as the app changes. The “last updated” date above shows the latest version, and significant changes will be announced in the app or on its Play Store listing.
Contact
PICOBYTES PVT LTD, Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, India.
Email: support@picobytes.in · Phone: +91 90433 49882