Privacy Policy: Hive File Manager

Effective date: 3 October 2026
Last updated: 3 October 2026
App name: Hive File Manager (Android package: com.app.HExplorer)
Developer / contact: Wess, [email protected]

1. Summary

Hive File Manager is a file manager. Your files stay on your device. We never upload, copy, back up or sell them.The app has no account system, no analytics SDK and no server of ours.The app shows ads from Google AdMob. Google may collect some device and ad data to serve and measure ads (see section 5).Where required (for example in the EEA and UK), you are asked for consent before personalized ads, and you can change your choice later in Settings.

2. What the app does

Hive File Manager lets you browse, search, open, copy, move, rename, share, compress (ZIP), extract and delete files and folders; view storage use; find large or junk files with the cleaner; restore deleted items from a Trash bin; and protect the app with a PIN or fingerprint/face unlock. All of this happens on your device.

3. Information that stays on your device

Files and folders. With your permission the app reads file names, sizes, dates and folder structure to display them, and changes files only when you ask it to. File contents are not sent anywhere.Settings. Theme, view mode, favorites, recent files and similar preferences are stored in the app's private storage.App lock. If you turn on App lock, your PIN is stored only on your device. Fingerprint/face unlock is handled by Android; the app never receives your biometric data.Trash. Deleted items are moved to a hidden folder (.HiveTrash) on your device storage and removed automatically after 30 days, or when you empty the Trash.

We do not collect or receive any of this information.

4. Permissions and why they are used

All files access (MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE) on Android 11+, or storage permission on older versions. This is the core function of a file manager: to list, open, search, move, rename, compress and delete files across your device storage. Access is granted by you in Android settings and you can revoke it at any time. The app does not use it for anything else.Internet and network state. Used only to load and show ads and to check ad-consent requirements.Biometric. Used only if you enable fingerprint/face unlock for App lock.Advertising ID. Used by Google AdMob for advertising (see section 5). On Android you can reset or delete your advertising ID in Settings > Google > Ads.

5. Advertising (Google AdMob)

The app is free and supported by ads from Google AdMob (banner, native, interstitial, app-open and rewarded ads). When ads are shown, Google and its ad partners may collect and use, for example: the advertising ID, IP address, device and OS information, app interaction and approximate location, to deliver, personalize, measure and prevent fraud in ads.

We do not give Google or advertisers access to your files, file names or PIN.Where required, a consent form (Google User Messaging Platform) is shown on first launch. You can review or change your choice later under Settings > Ad privacy choices, when available for your region.You can opt out of personalized ads in your device's Google settings.How Google uses data from apps that use its services: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sitesGoogle Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Watch ads to go ad-free. Optionally you can watch several short rewarded ads to turn ads off for one hour. This is always your choice.

6. Information we do not collect

We do not collect your name, email address, phone number, contacts, calendar, messages, precise location, microphone or camera data. We do not run analytics or crash-reporting services of our own. Any data collected through ads is collected by Google under its own policies, not by us.

7. Sharing

We do not sell your data and we do not share your files or personal data with anyone. The only third party involved is Google AdMob, as described above.

8. Data security and retention

Settings and trash live in your device's storage and are removed when you clear app data or uninstall (Trash items stored in .HiveTrash on shared storage are removed after 30 days, or you can delete them from the Trash screen). Because we do not run a server or hold your data, there is nothing for us to delete on our side.

9. Your choices

Revoke All files access: Android Settings > Apps > Hive File Manager > Permissions.Change ad consent: Settings > Ad privacy choices in the app, where shown.Reset advertising ID: Android Settings > Google > Ads.Clear all app data or uninstall at any time.

10. Children

Hive File Manager is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Ads shown in the app are not intended for child-directed treatment; if you believe a child has used the app and has given data to ad partners, contact us.

11. International users

The app can be used worldwide. Ad data processing by Google may take place in countries other than yours, under Google's policies.

12. Changes to this policy

If the app's data practices change, this page will be updated and the "Last updated" date changed.

13. Contact

Questions or requests about this policy: [email protected]

14. Disclaimer

The app is provided "as is". Deleting without Trash, or emptying the Trash, is permanent. Back up important files before bulk operations.