BootForge — Privacy Policy

Last updated: 30 May 2026

BootForge ("the app", "we", "us") is an Android app that helps you create and manage Ventoy-powered multiboot USB drives from your phone. This policy explains what the app does and does not do with information. It applies to the BootForge Android app published on Google Play.

The short version: BootForge does not collect, store, or share personal information. It has no ads, no analytics, no trackers, and no crash-reporting SDKs. Your settings and any files you download stay on your own device.

Information we collect

None that identifies you. BootForge does not require an account and does not ask for your name, email, contacts, location, or device identifiers. App settings (such as theme and language) and any operating-system images you download are stored locally on your device and are never transmitted to us.

Network connections

BootForge connects to the internet only to do what you ask it to:

Fetch its catalog of operating systems and tools from bootforge.bytehavenstudios.com.
Download operating-system images, when you choose to, directly from the official project websites, vendors, or authorized mirrors.

As with any internet request, the servers involved — including our hosting provider and content delivery network — may automatically log standard technical data such as IP address, timestamp, and the file requested, for security and reliable operation. We do not use this data to identify, profile, or track you, and we do not combine it with any other information.

Purchases

BootForge offers an optional one-time "BootForge Premium" unlock. Purchases are processed entirely by Google Play Billing. We never receive or store your payment details. Google's handling of purchase information is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

Permissions the app uses

USB host (OTG) — to detect and write to the USB drive you connect.
Internet — to fetch the catalog and download images you select.
Foreground service / notifications — so downloads and file copies can continue with a visible notification while the app is in the background.
Storage access — through Android's Storage Access Framework, BootForge only accesses the specific files and drives you explicitly select. It does not scan your storage.

Data sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share personal information, because we do not collect any. BootForge contains no advertising, analytics, or third-party tracking SDKs.

Data retention and deletion

Because BootForge stores its settings and downloaded files only on your device, uninstalling the app removes them. We hold no personal data about you on our side, so there is nothing for us to delete. If you have any questions, contact us using the details below.

Children

BootForge is a general-purpose utility and is not directed to children under 13.

Changes to this policy

If this policy changes, the updated version will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email contact@bytehavenstudios.com.