Lumi Home Center ("Lumi", "we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how the Lumi Home Center mobile application collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you use the application.
By using Lumi Home Center, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. About Lumi Home Center
Lumi Home Center is a smart home automation application that enables users to securely connect to and control their own Home Assistant server and compatible smart home devices.
Lumi Home Center is a client application. Your smart home data remains under your control through your Home Assistant installation.
2. Information We Collect
Depending on how you use the application, we may collect or process the following information:
Account Information
- Home Assistant server URL
- Local server IP address
- Remote server address
- User authentication credentials
- Access tokens
- User preferences
Device Information
- Device model
- Android version
- Application version
- Language settings
- Time zone
Smart Home Information
When connected to your Home Assistant server, the application may access:
- Device names
- Entity IDs
- Device status
- Sensor values
- Switch status
- Lighting status
- Climate information
- Automation status
- Dashboard configuration
This information is retrieved only to display and control your smart home.
3. Information We Do NOT Collect
We do not sell your personal information.
We do not collect:
- Credit card information
- Banking information
- Government identification
- Passwords for services other than your configured Home Assistant authentication
- Personal conversations
4. How We Use Information
Information is used only to:
- Connect to your Home Assistant server
- Authenticate your account
- Display dashboards
- Control smart home devices
- Synchronize device status
- Improve application performance
- Fix bugs
- Provide technical support
5. Data Storage
Authentication information and application settings may be stored securely on your device.
The application communicates directly with your configured Home Assistant server.
We do not permanently store your Home Assistant data on our own servers unless explicitly required for a service you choose to use.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Information may only be shared:
- When required by applicable law
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect user safety
- With your explicit consent
7. Third-Party Services
Depending on your configuration, Lumi Home Center may communicate with:
- Home Assistant Server
- Nabu Casa Remote UI (if enabled)
- Firebase Cloud Messaging (for push notifications)
- Firebase Crashlytics (if enabled)
- Firebase Analytics (if enabled)
These services are governed by their respective privacy policies.
8. Permissions
Lumi Home Center may request the following permissions when required by specific features:
- Internet
- Network Access
- Local Network Discovery
- Notifications
- Camera
- Microphone
- Bluetooth
- NFC
- Location
- Storage
Permissions are requested only when necessary for the related functionality.
9. Camera
Camera access may be used for:
- QR code scanning
- Camera entity viewing
- Supported smart home features
Camera data is not uploaded unless your Home Assistant configuration requires it.
10. Location
Location permission may be requested for:
- Presence detection
- Bluetooth device discovery
- Wi-Fi device discovery
- Home Assistant automations
Location data is processed according to your Home Assistant configuration.
11. Health Data
If enabled by the user, Lumi Home Center may access health-related information made available through supported health services or integrations, including data provided by Android Health Connect.
Health data is accessed only with your explicit permission and is used solely to provide the features you choose to use within the application.
How We Use Health Data
- Display health information within the app
- Enable user-requested automations and integrations
- Synchronize health-related information with your Home Assistant server, when configured by you
Sharing of Health Data
We do not sell or share your health data with advertisers or third parties for marketing purposes. Health data is shared only when necessary to provide the services you request or when required by law.
Data Security
Health data is protected using appropriate security measures. Users may revoke Health Connect permissions at any time through Android settings or delete their health data from the respective health service.
12. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to help protect your information.
Communication with your Home Assistant server depends on the security configuration chosen by you, including HTTPS where available.
Users are responsible for maintaining the security of their Home Assistant installation and credentials.
13. Children's Privacy
Lumi Home Center is not directed to children under 13 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
14. Data Retention
Information stored by the application remains on your device until:
- You remove your account
- You clear application data
- You uninstall the application
Certain logs may be retained temporarily for troubleshooting where applicable.
15. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your data
- Restrict processing
- Withdraw consent where applicable
Because most smart home information is stored on your own Home Assistant server, you can manage or delete it directly through your Home Assistant installation.
16. International Users
If you access Lumi Home Center outside your country of residence, your information may be processed according to applicable local laws.
17. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Changes become effective immediately after publication.
The "Effective Date" will be updated whenever this policy changes.
18. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us.
19. Google Play Data Safety
Lumi Home Center follows Google Play Developer Program Policies.
The application only requests permissions necessary for its smart home functionality.
Users remain in control of their Home Assistant server and connected devices.
No personal information is sold to third parties.