AntiTheft

Legal Information

Last updated: May 3, 2025

App Functionality and Permissions

AntiTheft is a privacy-focused security app that captures photos of individuals who make failed attempts to unlock your device. To function properly, the app requires these permissions:

  • Camera: Used exclusively to capture photos when a failed unlock attempt is detected. These photos are never stored on our servers.
  • Device Administrator: Required to detect failed unlock attempts. This permission allows the app to monitor login attempts but does not give access to your PIN, password, pattern, or any other personal data.
  • Internet: Used only to send captured photos directly to your Google Drive or Telegram bot. We do not intercept or store these photos.
  • Run at startup: Optional permission that ensures protection begins immediately when your device boots. You can disable this if preferred.

Data Privacy Commitment

AntiTheft does not collect, store, process, or transmit any user data. The app functions as a direct connection between your device and your personal cloud services (Google Drive or Telegram).

  • It is immediately sent to your designated service (Google Drive or Telegram)
  • No copies are saved to our servers or databases
  • We have no way to access these photos
  • No metadata or analytics about captured photos are collected

Third-Party Services Integration

The AntiTheft app connects to third-party services solely to deliver captured photos to accounts you own and control:

  • Google Drive: Google Drive: Photos are sent directly to your personal Google Drive account. Your login credentials are handled by Google's authentication system and are not accessible to us. Please review Google's Privacy Policy for details on how Google handles data you store in Drive.
  • Telegram: Telegram: Photos are sent directly to your Telegram bot. Your bot token and chat ID are stored locally on your device only and are never transmitted to us. Please review Telegram's Privacy Policy for information on how Telegram handles content sent through their platform.

System Requirements

AntiTheft is compatible with Android devices meeting these requirements:

  • Android 9.0 (Pie) or higher
  • Front-facing camera
  • Internet connection for sending photos

Open Source Licenses

The AntiTheft app uses several open-source libraries. We gratefully acknowledge the contributions of their developers:

  • Android Jetpack Libraries (Apache License 2.0)
  • Retrofit (Apache License 2.0)
  • OkHttp (Apache License 2.0)
  • Google Drive API Client Library (Apache License 2.0)
  • Glide (BSD, MIT and Apache 2.0 licenses)

Legal Use Requirements

By using AntiTheft, you agree to the following conditions:

  • You will only use the app on devices you own or have explicit permission to install it on.
  • You understand that in some jurisdictions, capturing photos of individuals without their consent may have legal implications. You assume full responsibility for ensuring your use of the app complies with local laws.
  • You will not use the app for surveillance purposes beyond securing your own device from unauthorized access.
  • You will not modify the app to enable any functionality that would violate privacy laws or other regulations.

Contact Information

For any legal inquiries or concerns, please contact us at: