VSCodroid Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

Summary

VSCodroid does not collect, transmit, or store any personal data. Everything runs locally on your device.

Data Collection

VSCodroid collects no data. Specifically:

• No analytics or telemetry
• No crash reporting to external servers
• No usage tracking
• No advertising SDKs
• No third-party SDKs that collect data

On-Device Processing

All code editing, terminal sessions, file operations, and extension hosting happen entirely on your device. The VS Code Server runs locally on localhost and is never exposed to the network.

Network Requests

VSCodroid makes network requests only when you explicitly initiate them:

• Extension marketplace — When you search for or install extensions, requests go to open-vsx.org (the Open VSX registry).
• Git operations — When you push, pull, or clone repositories, requests go to the Git remote you configured (e.g., GitHub, GitLab).
• npm packages — When you run npm install, requests go to the npm registry.
• Toolchain downloads — Optional language toolchains are delivered via Google Play Store asset packs.

No data is sent to VSCodroid developers or any third-party analytics service.

Local Storage

All data is stored within the app's private sandbox on your device:

• Source code files and projects
• VS Code settings and extensions
• SSH keys (stored in ~/.ssh/ within the app sandbox)
• Terminal history and editor state

Uninstalling VSCodroid removes all this data.

Permissions

• Internet — Required for extension marketplace, Git, and npm (user-initiated only).
• Foreground Service — Keeps the local development server running while you code.
• Notifications — Shows that the server is active (required by Android for foreground services).

Children's Privacy

VSCodroid is a developer tool and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone, including children.

Changes to This Policy

If this policy changes, the updated version will be posted here with a new date. Since we collect no data, meaningful changes are unlikely.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Open an issue on GitHub.