Privacy Policy
PHP Editor • Last Updated: 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to PHP Editor. We respect your privacy and believe that your source code belongs solely to you. This Privacy Policy clearly outlines how our app manages your files, advertising, cloud backup, Firebase services, and third-party integrations.
By using PHP Editor, you agree to the collection and handling of information as described in this policy.
2. Your Code Remains Yours (Offline Sovereignty)
Your source code belongs exclusively to you. We believe a developer's editor should never snoop on their projects:
- On-Device Storage: All PHP scripts, files, and project histories are stored locally inside the application's private app storage on your device.
- No Silent Uploads: We do not run any private server to monitor, read, copy, or index your code files.
- Offline Freedom: You can create, edit, and test scripts completely offline without an internet connection.
3. Optional Cloud Backup (Google Drive) & Permission Revocation
PHP Editor includes an optional feature that lets you back up your PHP projects to your Google Drive account so you never lose your work across devices.
Sandboxed AppData Isolation
Our app connects to Google Drive using the strictly limited AppData scope. The app operates inside an isolated, hidden folder. It CANNOT see, open, edit, or delete your personal Google Drive documents, photos, or personal files.
IMPORTANT: File Backup Before Revoking Permissions
You can revoke Google Drive permissions at any time: Either from inside the app's Profile screen or directly via your Google Account Security Settings.
CRITICAL: Before you revoke access or use "Disconnect and Wipe Data", MAKE SURE you have saved a local copy of all your PHP project files on your device. Once permissions are revoked or cloud data is wiped, the app can no longer access those cloud copies, and wiped cloud backups are permanently deleted and cannot be restored.
- What gets backed up: Only the specific PHP project files you choose to sync.
- Deleting backups: If you turn on "Delete from Drive", deleting a project in the app also removes that backup from your cloud storage.
- Our integration strictly follows the Google API Services User Data Policy.
4. Firebase Remote Services & Diagnostics
To keep PHP Editor reliable, secure, and updated, we integrate Google Firebase services:
- Firebase Remote Config: Used to check for critical app updates, bug fixes, or maintenance notices so you always run the most stable version of the editor.
- Basic Analytics & Stability: Firebase may collect anonymous, non-identifying diagnostic information (such as app version, device model, and crash logs) to help us resolve crashes and optimize editor performance.
- We never associate Firebase diagnostics with your private code files or personal projects.
- For more details on Firebase data security, visit the official Firebase Privacy and Security Documentation.
5. Advertising & Rewarded Features (Google AdMob)
To support continuous development and offer PHP Editor for free, our application integrates Google AdMob to display mobile advertisements.
Voluntary Rewarded Features
Advanced tools (such as Project Export, Custom Fonts, or CDN Injector) are supported via optional Rewarded Ads. You always have full choice: these video ads will never play automatically. A clear confirmation prompt is shown first, and an ad only plays if you voluntarily choose to unlock the feature for that session.
Google AdMob may collect general, non-sensitive device telemetry (such as your device's Google Advertising ID and coarse diagnostic data) to deliver relevant ads and prevent fraud. For detailed information on how Google manages advertising data, visit:
6. European (EEA) & UK Privacy Rights (GDPR & In-App Settings)
For users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom (UK), and Switzerland, we fully comply with GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive via Google's certified User Messaging Platform (UMP):
In-App "Ad Privacy" Setting
You have continuous, full control over your advertising choices. You can change, review, or withdraw your consent at any time: Simply open the app, go to Settings, and tap on "Ad Privacy" (or "Privacy Preferences") to update your choices instantly.
- Your Choice: You have full freedom to accept or decline personalized advertising. If you decline, you will only receive non-personalized, contextual ads that do not build a tracking profile.
7. AI Code Assistant (Google Gemini)
When you ask the in-app AI assistant to write or fix code:
- Only the prompt you enter is sent securely over HTTPS to Google Generative AI endpoints.
- If you enter your own Gemini API Key, it is encrypted and kept exclusively on your phone—it is never sent to our servers.
- Please do not submit sensitive passwords, database credentials, or private keys in your AI prompts.
- AI usage is governed by the Google Generative AI Additional Terms of Service.
8. Children's Privacy Protection (COPPA)
PHP Editor is a software development tool intended for developers, students, and professionals aged 13 and above (16 and above in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children under these age limits.
Have Any Questions?
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to request data removal, contact our developer support:
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