TileShell is a launcher (home-screen replacement) for Android. It does not have a server backend, does not create user accounts, and does not transmit personal data to the developer. All personalisation data (layout, settings, photos) stays on your device.
TileShell requests the following permissions. Each is optional — the relevant feature simply stays inactive when a permission is denied.
| Permission | What it reads | Where the data goes |
|---|---|---|
READ_CONTACTS | Contact names and profile photos for the People live tile | Stays on device |
READ_CALENDAR | Upcoming calendar events for the Calendar live tile | Stays on device |
ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION | Device coarse location (city level) for the Weather live tile | Sent to Open-Meteo (see §2) |
NOTIFICATION_LISTENER (special access) | Notification titles and snippets for badges and Mail/Messages live tiles | Stays on device |
INTERNET | Weather forecast fetches, news RSS feeds | Sent to Open-Meteo and RSS sources (see §2) |
BIND_ACCESSIBILITY_SERVICE (optional) | Used only to issue the "lock screen" action when you long-press the settings icon | Not read; no data transmitted |
TileShell does not access call logs, SMS/MMS bodies, microphone, camera, or files beyond photos you explicitly pick for the wallpaper and live-photos slideshow.
When you grant coarse location for the Weather live tile, TileShell sends your approximate GPS coordinates to Open-Meteo to retrieve a weather forecast. The request contains latitude/longitude only — no device identifiers, no account information. Open-Meteo's own privacy policy applies to data they receive.
The Feed page fetches articles from RSS/Atom feeds you have enabled. Each request is a standard HTTP GET to the feed URL; no personal data is included. The feed providers' own privacy policies apply.
Tapping the search pill on the Feed page opens a Google Search query in your default browser. TileShell does not intercept or log these queries.
TileShell stores the following data locally on your device (using Android Room and DataStore):
None of this data is backed up to the developer's servers. Android's standard auto-backup to Google may back it up according to your device's backup settings.
TileShell is not directed at children under 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Material changes will be noted in the app's release notes and reflected by updating the "Last updated" date above.
Questions about this privacy policy: vivek.sovani@gmail.com