Privacy
policy.
IRLwhatever Android App // Last updated: March 27, 2026
Policy scope
This privacy policy applies to the IRLwhatever Android application (package name: com.irlwhatever.app), developed and published by IRLwhatever ("we", "us", "our").
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Data processed locally on your device
IRLwhatever processes the following data entirely on your device. This data is not transmitted to our servers unless you explicitly choose to share it:
- Camera and microphone: Used to capture video and audio for live streaming. Streams are sent directly to your configured streaming server (e.g., your own SRTLA/RIST relay), not to our servers.
- Location (GPS): Used for the optional stream map, location privacy zones, and RealtimeIRL (RTIRL). The stream map uses bundled Leaflet code with third-party map tiles; Google Maps is used only in the privacy-zone editor. Privacy-zone coordinates remain in app storage and are excluded from settings exports.
- USB devices: Used to connect external cameras (UVC) and audio devices via USB OTG. Device information stays on your phone.
- Bluetooth: Used to connect and control DJI cameras via BLE. Connection data stays on your phone.
- Network state: Used to manage bonded connections (WiFi + cellular) for reliable streaming. Network identifiers are not stored or transmitted to us.
- Streaming configuration: Server addresses, stream keys, and connection settings are stored locally in SharedPreferences on your device.
1.2 Data you may choose to share
- Session logs: If you use the "Upload Log" feature, log files are uploaded to our log server (
whateverlogs.irlhosting.com) and assigned a shareable link. Logs may contain device model, app version, and diagnostic information. Logs are automatically deleted after 30 days. - Anonymous telemetry: If enabled (opt-in), anonymous usage events (e.g., "stream started", "stream stopped", app version, device model) are sent to our server. Telemetry never includes streaming destinations, server addresses, stream keys, passwords, IP addresses, or precise location.
- RealtimeIRL: If you configure and enable RTIRL while streaming, the app sends latitude, longitude, speed, altitude, and timestamp directly to
rtirl.comusing your push key. IRLwhatever stops this sharing with the stream and inside a configured privacy zone.
1.3 Data we do NOT collect
- We do not collect your name, email address, or phone number
- We do not collect or store your streaming destination URLs, stream keys, or passphrases
- We do not collect or store your IP address for analytics
- We do not collect or store your GPS coordinates on IRLwhatever servers; optional RTIRL sharing sends them directly to RTIRL
- We do not collect or store your Twitch, Kick, or other platform credentials
- We do not record, store, or access your video or audio content
2. Permissions
IRLwhatever requests the following Android permissions:
| Permission | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Camera | Capture video for live streaming |
| Microphone | Capture audio for live streaming |
| Location | Optional stream map, privacy zones, and stream-scoped RTIRL sharing |
| Internet | Send stream data to your configured server |
| Foreground Service | Keep stream alive when app is in background |
| Wake Lock | Prevent CPU sleep during active stream |
| Bluetooth | Connect to DJI cameras via BLE |
| Notifications | Show foreground service notification during streaming |
| Network State | Manage WiFi + cellular bonding for stream reliability |
3. Third-Party Services
IRLwhatever integrates with the following third-party services. Their use is optional and initiated by you:
- Map tile providers: The optional Leaflet stream map requests tiles from OpenStreetMap, CARTO, Stadia Maps, or Esri depending on the selected theme. These providers receive ordinary network request data such as your IP address and requested tile coordinates.
- Google Maps SDK: Used only for the on-device privacy-zone editor. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
- RealtimeIRL: Optional stream-scoped location sharing sends coordinates directly to RTIRL. Subject to RTIRL's privacy terms.
- Twitch / Kick: Chat integration connects to Twitch IRC and Kick WebSocket servers to display chat on your stream. No credentials are stored on our servers.
- StreamElements: Optional alerts integration. Your JWT token is stored locally on your device only.
4. Data Storage and Security
- All app settings, credentials, and configuration are stored locally on your device using Android SharedPreferences.
- Uploaded logs are stored on our server with AES encryption at rest and are automatically deleted after 30 days.
- Anonymous telemetry data is retained for 90 days and then deleted.
- All network communication with our servers uses HTTPS/TLS encryption.
5. Data Deletion
You can delete all app data at any time by:
- Clearing the app's data in Android Settings > Apps > IRLwhatever > Storage > Clear Data
- Uninstalling the app (removes all local data)
- Requesting deletion of uploaded logs and telemetry by contacting us (see below)
6. Children's Privacy
IRLwhatever is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
8. Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy or want to request data deletion, contact us at:
Developer: IRLwhatever
App: IRLwhatever (com.irlwhatever.app)
Email: privacy@irlwhatever.com
Website: https://irlwhatever.com