What we collect
- IP addresses and approximate country/region.
- Device identifiers generated or supplied for SDK operation.
- Bandwidth usage metrics, session timestamps, uptime, and traffic volume.
- Developer account, application, payout, and dashboard session details.
Why we use data
We process this data to operate the bandwidth-sharing network, authenticate SDK devices, calculate developer earnings, detect fraud and abuse, maintain security, and meet legal, accounting, and tax obligations.
Legal basis
- Consent: end-users must opt in through the integrating developer’s disclosure (presented via the developer’s Terms, Privacy Policy, or in-app prompt) before bandwidth sharing is activated.
- Legitimate interests: operating and securing the network, calculating earnings, preventing abuse, and maintaining service reliability.
- Legal obligation: retaining accounting and payout records where required by law.
Processors and sharing
We use carefully selected processors including hosting providers on UK/EU infrastructure and Stripe for payments and payout processing. We do not sell personal data to third parties.
Children and age restriction
The bandwidth-sharing feature is intended for people aged 18 or over only. Developers must not enable it for users under 18, and must not use the SDK in apps directed at children. We do not knowingly process personal data from anyone under 18 for this feature.
Retention
- Traffic and network session logs: retained for up to 12 months, and only as long as needed to operate and secure the service, then deleted or aggregated.
- Aggregated earnings and payout data: 7 years for legal and tax requirements.
- Device identifiers: retained until the SDK is removed or the developer/app integration is disabled, unless a longer period is required for security or legal reasons.
Cookies
The developer dashboard uses essential session cookies and local storage needed for sign-in and account security. We do not use advertising cookies on the dashboard.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR you may request access, correction, erasure, portability, restriction, or objection to processing. Email [email protected]. You can also complain to the UK Information Commissioner's Office.
Security
We apply access controls, audit logging, HTTPS, token-based authentication, and abuse monitoring to protect the service. No internet service can be guaranteed completely secure.