Information We Collect
AirSync collects and processes the following data locally on your device:
- Notifications: Accessed via the Notification Listener to mirror your notifications to your connected macOS device.
- Clipboard Data: If enabled, your clipboard contents may be synced across your devices. (If the app is in focus)
- Media Metadata: Such as currently playing song/artist, used for displaying playback controls on macOS.
- Network Information: Your local IP address is used to communicate securely between your Android and Mac devices over Wi-Fi.
- Wallpaper (Optional): Used to customize the UI on macOS with your Android wallpaper. This does not involve uploading or sharing your files.
- App List (Optional): Used to identify the app sending the notification, shown as part of the mirrored notification.
How We Use Your Data
All data processed by AirSync is:
- Stored locally on your devices.
- Never uploaded to any server or cloud service.
- Only transmitted via an encrypted local WebSocket connection (WSS) between your Android and macOS devices.
AirSync does not:
- Collect analytics or crash data
- Serve ads or use tracking technologies
- Share data with any third-party services
Permissions Explanation
| Permission | Purpose |
|---|---|
INTERNET, ACCESS_WIFI_STATE |
For local device communication and app updates |
BIND_NOTIFICATION_LISTENER_SERVICE |
To mirror notifications to your Mac |
FOREGROUND_SERVICE |
Required for background syncing and to prevent app being killed |
REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS |
Ensures AirSync stays connected |
READ_CLIPBOARD |
Optional clipboard sync if app is in focus |
READ_WALLPAPER_INTERNAL or WallpaperManager |
To show your wallpaper on macOS |
POST_NOTIFICATIONS |
To display relevant local notifications on connection status |
Security
AirSync uses TLS (WSS) AES 256-bit encryption to secure all communication between devices. A shared encryption key is exchanged locally during the pairing process and is never transmitted over the internet.
Data Retention
No personal data is stored permanently. All mirrored notifications and clipboard data are stored only in RAM or app sandbox storage and are cleared automatically after use.
Your Rights
Since AirSync does not collect or store any personal data on external servers, there's no user data to delete or export. All usage is local and under your full control.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how AirSync works, contact me at:
sameerasw.com@gmail.com
GitHub | Website
Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in features or permissions. You will be notified of major changes in-app or via our website.
