title: “Privacy & Zero Telemetry Architecture” description: “Why RPDev Feed is completely private, local-first, and free from third-party tracking.”
Privacy & Zero Telemetry Architecture
Unlike proprietary feed engines (Google Discover, Microsoft Start, Samsung Free), RPDev Feed is designed from the ground up for total privacy sovereignty.
1. Zero Tracking Guarantees
| Feature | Google Discover | RPDev Feed |
|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Ad Profiling | Yes (mandatory) | ❌ None |
| Location Tracking | Continuous background polling | ❌ None (Manual city or device GPS only if weather module enabled) |
| Reading Habits Recorded | Synced to Google Account | ❌ Stored only in local SQLite cache |
| Ad Network SDKs | AdMob, DoubleClick | ❌ Zero ad SDKs |
| Cloudflare DNS Privacy | Custom DNS ignored | ✅ Direct DoH over Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 |
2. On-Device Storage Model
All feed data, module states, and cached card layouts are stored in app-private SQLite databases and SharedPreferences:
- File:
/data/data/iamrp.dev.feed/databases/feed_cache.db - File:
/data/data/iamrp.dev.feed/shared_prefs/hub_module_manager_prefs.xml
Uninstalling or clearing app data wipes 100% of stored records instantly.