Privacy Policy for USB Camera AV Monitor
Last Updated: July 2, 2026
Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how USB Camera AV Monitor handles user information. The application is designed as a local Windows monitoring tool for checking USB camera video and audio input/output state.
Information Collection
USB Camera AV Monitor does not collect, transmit, or store personal information for analytics, tracking, advertising, or profiling.
The application operates on your local computer and does not:
- Collect personal data
- Track user behavior
- Send analytics or telemetry data
- Connect to our servers for data collection
- Share information with third parties
Local Data Storage
USB Camera AV Monitor may store local application settings or logs on your computer when needed for operation or troubleshooting.
Local data may include:
- Last selected camera or audio device identifiers
- Window position or UI state
- Application start and stop events
- Device selection and initialization results
- Error details needed for troubleshooting
This data is stored locally on your device and is not sent to us.
Camera and Audio Data
The application accesses the camera and audio devices selected by the user.
- Camera video is displayed locally in the application window.
- Audio captured from the selected input device is played to the selected output device.
- The application does not upload camera video or audio to our servers.
- The application does not provide recording, audio recording, streaming, or long-running monitoring features.
Network Activity
USB Camera AV Monitor does not require network communication for its core monitoring function. No analytics, advertising, or tracking network connections are made by the application.
Third-Party Services
USB Camera AV Monitor does not integrate with or use third-party analytics, tracking, or advertising services.
The application uses Windows platform components such as Media Foundation and WASAPI locally as part of its functionality.
Data Security
Since settings and logs are stored locally on your computer, you are responsible for the security of your device. Treat camera video and audio as sensitive when they contain private or confidential content.
Children's Privacy
USB Camera AV Monitor does not knowingly collect any information from anyone, including children under the age of 13.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the application documentation with an updated "Last Updated" date.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please:
- Open an issue on our GitHub repository ↗
- Contact us at: [email protected]
Summary
USB Camera AV Monitor is designed to keep camera video, audio, settings, and logs local to your computer.
USB Camera AV Monitor Team