My Terminal Emulator

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 24, 2026

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Introduction

Welcome to My Terminal Emulator ("the App"), a mobile application developed by Everyday App ("we," "us," or "our"). The App lets you learn and practice terminal commands in a safe, simulated environment on your device, use real Git version control, and optionally connect to your own server over SSH. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how the App works and how it handles information.

How the App Works

Local Terminal Sessions

• Commands you type run entirely on your device, inside the App's private, sandboxed storage. The files and folders you create in the terminal exist only in this sandbox on your device.
• Your recent command history and daily usage counts (shown in the History view) are stored locally on your device. This data never leaves your device, and we have no access to it.
• Lessons and templates are built into the App, and your learning progress is stored locally on your device.

Optional SSH Connections

• You can optionally add your own server in Settings. The server address, port, and username are stored locally on your device, and your password is stored encrypted in the iOS Keychain.
• When you connect, the commands you type in SSH mode are sent directly from your device to the server you configured, over the encrypted SSH protocol. There is no server of ours in between — we never see, receive, or store your commands, credentials, or the server's responses.
• SSH is entirely optional. The App works fully without it.

Git and GitHub

• Git repositories you create or clone are stored locally on your device.
• Network commands such as clone, push, pull, and fetch connect directly from your device to the Git host you specify (such as GitHub). We never see or receive this traffic. Please see GitHub's Privacy Statement for how GitHub handles your data.
• If you save a GitHub personal access token, it is stored encrypted in the iOS Keychain and is sent only to the Git host to authenticate your own commands. The command you use to save your token is never written to your command history.
• The name and email you set with git config are stored locally in the repository's configuration on your device, and appear in commits you create — just like on a computer.

App Preferences

Your app settings (such as theme preference, terminal settings, and your subscription status) are stored locally on your device using standard iOS storage mechanisms.

Information We Do NOT Collect

Everyday App, as the developer of My Terminal Emulator, does not collect, store, or transmit to our own servers:

• Personal identification information (name, email, address)
• The commands you type, your command history, or your usage data
• The files, folders, or Git repositories you create in the App
• Your SSH credentials or GitHub token
• Location data

We operate no servers of our own, and the App sends nothing to us. The only network connections the App makes on your behalf are to the SSH server and Git host that you yourself configure. Please note that for free users, third-party advertising partners may collect certain device information as described in the "Advertising and Third-Party Services" section below.

Permissions

• Camera: The App may ask for camera access, used only to read a server address from a label or screen when adding a server. The image is processed on your device and is never stored or transmitted.
• Face ID: You can optionally use Face ID to protect connections to your saved servers. Biometric data never leaves your device and is handled entirely by iOS.
• Local Network: When you connect to a server on your own local network over SSH, iOS asks for local network permission.
• App Tracking Transparency: For free users, the App may ask for permission to track you across other apps and websites for advertising purposes. This is optional — you can decline, and the App will continue to work. You can change your choice at any time in your device's Settings app.

The App does not request access to your microphone, contacts, photos, or location.

Your Credentials and Your Privacy

• Your SSH password and GitHub token are stored encrypted in the iOS Keychain, protected by your device's hardware security.
• They are sent only to the server or Git host you configured, to authenticate your own connections. They are never sent to us, and we have no access to them at any time.
• You can delete them at any time from within the App — remove your server details in Settings, or run git auth clear to delete your token.

How We Use Your Information

Information is processed for the following purposes only:

• Running the commands you type and saving their results in the App's local sandbox
• Saving your command history, usage counts, and learning progress on your device
• Connecting to the SSH server and Git host you configure, when you use those features
• Saving your app preferences and subscription status

Data Storage and Security

• Your files, command history, progress, and app preferences are stored locally on your device within the App's sandboxed storage.
• Data is protected by your device's built-in security features, including hardware encryption, and your credentials are stored in the iOS Keychain.
• SSH connections use the encrypted SSH protocol, and Git connections use encrypted (HTTPS) connections.
• Uninstalling the App deletes all locally stored files, history, data, and settings from your device. We recommend deleting your saved credentials from within the App (Settings, and git auth clear) before uninstalling.

In-App Purchases and Subscriptions

The App offers optional premium subscriptions through Apple's In-App Purchase system. Premium features include an ad-free experience, among other unlocked features. All payment processing is handled entirely by Apple. We do not collect, store, or have access to your payment information, credit card details, or Apple ID credentials.

Advertising and Third-Party Services

My Terminal Emulator does not use any third-party analytics tools of our own. For free users, the App displays advertisements through the following advertising network:

• Google AdMob — see Google's Privacy Policy.

To serve and measure ads, this partner may collect certain device information, such as a device advertising identifier, general device and usage signals, and coarse information about your interaction with ads. Whether an advertising identifier is used for cross-app tracking depends on the choice you make in the App Tracking Transparency prompt. If you decline tracking, ads may still be shown on a non-personalized or limited basis. Premium subscribers enjoy an ad-free experience and are not shown these ads.

Children's Privacy

My Terminal Emulator does not knowingly collect any personal information from children under the age of 13. The App is a general education tool that does not require any personal information to function. Please note that the advertising described above may not be directed at children; if you wish to avoid ads entirely, a premium subscription removes them.

Your Rights and Choices

Managing Your Data

• You decide which servers and Git hosts the App connects to — by default, it connects to none.
• You can delete files, folders, and repositories from within the App's terminal at any time.
• You can delete your saved SSH details in Settings and your GitHub token with git auth clear.
• You can change the tracking permission in your device's Settings app.
• Uninstalling the App removes all associated files, history, data, and settings from your device.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the App's practices, please contact us at:

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By using My Terminal Emulator, you consent to this Privacy Policy.