Effective Date: October 17, 2026
Important Disclaimer: Retro Games: Console Emulator is an independent emulator frontend application. It does not bundle, host, distribute, or provide any game ROMs, BIOS files, or copyrighted material. Users are solely responsible for obtaining and supplying their own legally acquired game backups from their personal physical media.
This Privacy Policy describes how Retro Games: Console Emulator ("we," "us," or "our") handles your information. We prioritize user privacy and adhere to an offline-first architecture. We do not require account registration, do not track personal identities, and do not transmit your game files, save states, or personal data to external servers.
Our application is designed to operate locally on your device:
To deliver emulator functionality, controller support, and game management, the application may request the following permissions:
| Permission | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Storage Access / SAF (Storage Access Framework) | Allows you to select a specific folder on your device containing your ROMs. The app reads game files and writes in-game saves and save states locally to your chosen directory. |
| Microphone (RECORD_AUDIO) | Optional permission required solely for emulated systems (such as Nintendo DS) that support microphone interaction (e.g., blowing into the mic in specific games). Audio is processed in real time purely for game input simulation; no audio is ever recorded, stored, or transmitted anywhere. |
| Notifications (POST_NOTIFICATIONS) | Used on Android 13+ to display ongoing notifications while an emulation session is running in the foreground or when local storage scanning is in progress. |
| Internet Access | Used strictly for downloading public game metadata, cover art, and box art from open databases (such as Libretro DB), and for standard Android OS services. No personal information is transmitted. |
| Bluetooth & Gamepad Controllers | Used to detect and map physical game controllers, Bluetooth gamepads, and USB input devices for in-game control. |
| Vibration / Haptics | Provides haptic feedback for on-screen touch controls and rumble effects for supported controllers. |
The application integrates essential third-party services provided by Google to support core app functionality, diagnostic reporting, and stability analytics:
We do not use third-party advertising networks or data broker SDKs. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
Because all core data (games, saves, preferences, states, and recent history) is stored exclusively on your device, you have complete control over your data at all times:
Our application is suitable for general audiences and does not knowingly collect any personal information from children under the age of 13. Since the app functions offline without user accounts or data collection, no personal data from any user, including children, is gathered or stored externally.
We value your trust in using our application. Since the application does not transmit user data across external networks or store it in remote databases, the risk of external data breach is minimized. All game states and configurations remain within your device's secured local sandbox and user-approved storage paths.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or application updates. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date". We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have any questions, feedback, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your data privacy, please contact us at:
Developer: Nguyễn Mạnh Dũng
Email: manhdung5a@gmail.com
Application: Retro Games: Console Emulator