1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy applies to XeOS (the "App"), an iPhone Desktop Mode app designed to deliver a full-screen, no-black-bars desktop experience on external monitors, TVs and projectors. The App is developed and operated by a solo independent developer. Your privacy is our top priority, the App is architected from the ground up to collect no personal data and to keep everything on your device.

2. Summary: Your Privacy at a Glance

XeOS: External Display Browser does not collect, store, transmit or share any personal information or data. There are no user accounts, no advertising SDKs, no crash-reporting services, and no third-party tracking of any kind embedded in the App.

  • No personal information collected
  • No browsing history recorded or transmitted
  • Nothing you do on your external display is tracked
  • No advertising identifiers used
  • No user accounts or sign-in required
  • All App preferences stored locally on your iPhone only
  • Anonymous, general app-usage data may be stored, in line with Apple's guidelines
  • Verifiable anytime via the App Privacy Report

3. Full-Screen Browsing & External Display

The core feature of the App is rendering a full-resolution browser on an external display connected via USB-C or HDMI. The App uses Apple's native WKWebView to render web content at the full resolution of the connected screen, corner to corner, with zero black bars. All web content is fetched directly by your device using your own internet connection (Wi-Fi or cellular). No browsing activity, visited URLs, page content or interaction data is recorded, logged or sent anywhere by the App.

4. Camera & Microphone (Meetings & Calls)

The App supports web-based video meetings (e.g. Zoom web, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams) on your external display. When you access a website that requests camera or microphone access, iOS will prompt you for permission as it does in any browser. Camera and microphone streams are handled entirely by the underlying web page and Apple's WebKit framework, the App itself never records, stores, processes or transmits any audio or video. Permissions can be revoked at any time in iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Camera / Microphone.

5. File Downloads & PDF Viewing

XeOS lets you download files (PDFs, images, documents, etc.) from websites you visit. Downloaded files are saved securely and are accessible through the XeOS File System and the iOS Files app. The App does not transmit downloaded files to any external server, index their contents, or retain any record of your downloads. Files remain entirely under your control on your device.

6. Mouse & Keyboard Support

The App supports Bluetooth mouse and keyboard input to deliver a desktop-class browsing experience on your external monitor. Mouse movements, clicks, scroll events and keyboard input are processed locally on your device by Apple's UIKit/WebKit. No input is logged, recorded or transmitted by the App at any point.

7. Built-in Ad Blocker

The App includes a built-in ad blocker to enhance your browsing experience and protect your privacy while browsing on an external display. The ad blocker uses local content-blocking filter lists that are applied entirely on-device via Apple's iOS API. No browsing data is sent to any ad-blocking service or third party. The filter lists are bundled with the App and may be updated via normal App Store updates.

8. Local Storage & App Preferences

Any preferences you set within the App (such as display settings or browser preferences) are stored solely in local device storage (UserDefaults or equivalent). This data never leaves your iPhone and is not synced to any cloud service or external server by the App. Website data such as cookies and local storage from pages you visit are managed by Apple's WebKit on-device, consistent with standard iOS browser behavior.

9. Usage Data Shared with Apple

To help us understand how the App is performing and where it can be improved, basic usage information may be shared between the developer and Apple through Apple's own developer platforms. This exchange happens directly between the developer and Apple, no outside third party is involved, and the data is never sold or passed on to anyone else. By using the App, you agree to this usage data being shared with Apple in this way.

10. Anonymous Usage

In some cases, the App may store completely anonymous, general app-usage information, in line with Apple's own guidelines, for example how many people use the App, or where they might get stuck during setup, so we can keep improving the experience. This data cannot be linked back to you in any way and is limited strictly to how the App itself is used. Nothing you do on your external screen is tracked. And this can always be verified by anyone using Apple's App Privacy Report.

11. App Store & Purchases

The App is distributed through Apple's App Store. Any purchases or payment transactions are handled entirely by Apple. The developer does not receive or process your payment details. Apple's own Privacy Policy governs data collected during App Store transactions. Please refer to Apple's Privacy Policy for details.

12. Third-Party Websites

XeOS is a comprehensive Desktop Mode environment. When you navigate to any website or install a site as an app (YouTube, Netflix, Zoom, Google, etc.), that website's own privacy policy and data practices apply. The App developer has no control over and takes no responsibility for the content or privacy practices of third-party websites you choose to visit. The App itself adds no tracking layer on top of your usage.

13. Children's Privacy

The App does not collect any personal information from users of any age, including children under 13. Since no data is collected, the App complies with COPPA and equivalent regulations by design.

14. Changes to This Policy

If this Privacy Policy is updated, the new version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Continued use of the App after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. Significant changes will be communicated via App Store release notes.

15. Contact

Questions about this privacy policy or how the App handles data? contact@qod.ee, we personally read and respond to every message.

16. This Website

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  • No cookies, no advertising, no tracking pixels
  • No names, emails or IP addresses stored by us
  • No data sold or shared with anyone