Privacy Policy & Terms

Effective Date: 2026-03-05

Welcome to Sriboard. Your privacy is our highest priority. This document explains exactly how your data is handled, the permissions we request, and the boundaries of our services. We strictly adhere to Google Play's Data Minimization policies to ensure absolute transparency and security.

The "Zero Keylogging" Guarantee

As a keyboard application, we have access to what you type. However, Sriboard strictly DOES NOT collect, store, or transmit your personal keystrokes to any server.

  • No Hidden Servers: Your passwords, personal chats, emails, and financial information remain 100% on your physical device. We have no mechanism to track your general typing.
  • Local Storage Only: Settings, personalized themes, and custom dictionary words are securely saved in your device's isolated internal storage.

How Advanced Features Handle Data

Sriboard offers advanced productivity tools. Here is exactly what happens to your data when you actively use them:

Secure Backup & Restore

Sriboard allows you to back up your custom words, clipboard, and settings. These backups are saved strictly locally on your device's storage and are NEVER uploaded to our servers. For maximum security, your backup files are encrypted using military-grade AES-256 encryption and locked with a custom password chosen by you. We do not know, store, or have access to your password.

AI Chat & Grammar Correction

Data is ONLY processed when you explicitly press the 'Send' or 'Fix Grammar' buttons. The specific text snippet is securely and temporarily transmitted to our secure API solely to generate a response. Absolutely NO text is saved, stored, or logged on our servers. Once the response is returned to your device, the temporary data is instantly discarded. We also employ local filters to automatically mask detected credit card numbers before sending.

Live Translation Service

When the 'Live Translate' toggle is active, the text you type is securely sent to third-party translation APIs to generate the localized text. Only the immediate sentence being translated leaves your device temporarily. Nothing is stored.

Clipboard Manager

Sriboard monitors your clipboard to provide a quick-paste history. This data is saved entirely locally in a secure, isolated database within your device's internal storage. For your security, Sriboard automatically ignores and discards text copied from 'Password' fields or 'Incognito/Private Browsing' sessions.

Local Media Viewer (Status Utility)

Our media utility acts purely as a local file explorer. It utilizes the official Android Storage Access Framework (SAF) to let you view temporary media files already present on your device. It does not modify or interact with third-party messaging applications, and no media files are ever uploaded.

Recent Screenshot Suggestions

To help you share images faster, the keyboard briefly monitors your local 'Screenshots' directory. These images are only displayed within the keyboard UI for your convenience and never leave your device.

Why We Request Permissions

Sriboard strictly follows the principle of Data Minimization. We only request permissions that are absolutely essential for specific features:

  • Notifications (POST_NOTIFICATIONS):

    Requested to notify you about critical keyboard updates, new themes, or feature additions.

  • Microphone (RECORD_AUDIO):

    Requested ONLY when you tap the voice-typing icon to convert your speech to text. We never record background audio.

  • Strict Data Minimization (No Storage Permissions)

    Unlike many other keyboards, Sriboard DOES NOT request broad storage or media permissions (such as READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE or READ_MEDIA_IMAGES). For features like Screenshot Suggestions and the Media Viewer, we utilize Android's highly secure Storage Access Framework (SAF). This means you use the system's native file picker to grant temporary access ONLY to the specific folder you choose, keeping the rest of your device completely private.

Data Retention & Deletion

You are in control of your data

Because Sriboard is a fundamentally "offline-first" application, your data retention is entirely in your hands. You can clear your clipboard history, dictionary, or settings directly from the Sriboard app at any time. If you uninstall Sriboard, all associated local data is permanently deleted by the Android operating system.

Acknowledgments & Licenses

Open Source Community

Sriboard relies on incredible open-source resources. We gratefully acknowledge:

Emoji Typography

  • Noto Color Emoji
    by GoogleApache 2.0
  • Twemoji
    by X CorpCC-BY 4.0
  • OpenMoji
    by OpenMoji ProjectCC-BY-SA 4.0
  • Blobmoji
    by C1710 / GoogleApache 2.0
  • Toss Face
    by TossToss Face License

Keyboard Fonts

All custom font styles are sourced from the Google Fonts library and are distributed under the Open Font License (OFL) and Apache licenses.

Terms of Use (Disclaimer)

1. Application Usage: Sriboard is provided as free-to-use software. Reverse engineering, malicious modification, or unauthorized commercial redistribution of the APK is prohibited.

2. "As Is" Disclaimer: This application is provided "as is". While we strive for absolute stability, the developer (Prabath Kumara) is not legally liable for any device malfunctions, formatting errors, or data loss arising from the use of this software.

3. Independence: Sriboard is an independent utility application. We are not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with Google, Android, or any third-party messaging platforms.