NewHew Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

No Data Collected

NewHew does not collect, store, transmit, or share any personal data. The app communicates exclusively with your Philips Hue Bridge over your local Wi-Fi network. No data ever leaves your home network.

Local Network Only

All communication in NewHew is between your device and your Hue Bridge on your local network. NewHew does not connect to the internet, Philips Hue cloud services, or any third-party servers.

Your room names, light names, bridge IP address, and pairing credentials are stored locally on your device only and are never transmitted externally.

No Analytics or Tracking

NewHew contains no analytics SDKs, crash reporters, ad networks, or tracking libraries. No usage data, device identifiers, or behavioral data are collected at any time.

No Account Required

NewHew does not require a Philips Hue account, an ideasfromrick.com account, or any other account. You do not need to provide an email address, name, or any personal information to use the app.

Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please visit the Contact page to get in touch with Rick directly.