On-device data
Text processed while the keyboard is active so it can send keystrokes to the current app
App privacy policy
Privacy policy for Fossify Keyboard
Effective July 12, 2026.
Summary
Local data and Android access
Keyboard has no internet permission and links to its source code. The app does not request Android's Internet permission or send usage data to Fossify.
Android access
Android input-method binding, which allows the keyboard to enter text into the active app
Outside the device
Keyboard does not send typed text to Fossify. Text is delivered to the app you are typing in, and that app may handle it under its own privacy terms.
Scope
This policy describes how Fossify Keyboard handles information used by its features. Fossify does not provide an account or cloud service for this app.
Data processed on the device
The app reads or creates the following information only as needed for its features:
- Text processed while the keyboard is active so it can send keystrokes to the current app
- Clipboard snippets and keyboard preferences you save inside Keyboard
Permissions and system services
Android access depends on the feature, Android version, and choices made in system settings. Relevant access includes:
- Android input-method binding, which allows the keyboard to enter text into the active app
- Legacy storage access on older Android versions
Permissions can be reviewed or revoked in Android settings. Some features will stop working when their permission is unavailable.
Advertising, tracking, and data collection
Fossify Keyboard does not request Android's Internet permission. It contains no advertising and does not track users. The app does not send app data, usage records, or identifiers to Fossify. It does not send data to third parties for advertising, analytics, or tracking.
Other apps and services
Keyboard does not send typed text to Fossify. Text is delivered to the app you are typing in, and that app may handle it under its own privacy terms.
Android, app stores, backup and device-transfer services, and any external app or provider you choose to use operate under their own terms and privacy policies.
Storage and deletion
App settings and local records remain on the device until they are changed or deleted in the app, cleared through Android settings, or removed by uninstalling the app. Files or records managed through Android system providers follow those providers' storage, deletion, and backup settings.
Logs and support
The app does not send diagnostic or usage logs to Fossify. If you report a problem, you decide what text, screenshots, recordings, or log files to share. Public issue reports are visible to anyone; contact Fossify by email before sharing private information.
Security
The app runs within Android's application and permission model. Its source code is public for review. Keep Android and the app up to date.
Changes and contact
Material changes will be published on this page with a new effective date. Questions about this policy can be sent to hello@fossify.org.