Some IPTV apps include advertising SDKs, trackers, or third-party libraries that request unnecessary permissions such as contacts, SMS, camera or microphone. These are red flags for privacy risks. A clean IPTV player should only need network access and storage access (optional). To stay safe: deny suspicious permissions, use sandboxed profiles, avoid sketchy APKs, and rely on well-audited apps recommended by Glanfy, which follow strict permission standards.