Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Appvertise ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using Appvertise, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you create an account, use our Service, or contact us for support:

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Service, we may automatically collect certain information:

• Device Information: Device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, mobile network information
• Usage Data: App features used, screens visited, actions taken, session duration, timestamps
• Log Data: IP address, access times, app crash reports, performance data
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (precise location is not collected)

2.3 Information from Third Parties

When you sign in using Google, we receive information from your Google account as authorized by you during the sign-in process, including your name, email address, and profile picture.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To create and manage your account, process your advertising campaigns, and provide the core functionality of Appvertise
• Payment Processing: To process transactions for advertising campaigns through our payment processor Stripe
• Communication: To send you important notifications about your campaigns, account updates, and service changes
• Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries, troubleshoot issues, and provide technical assistance
• Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, diagnose technical problems, and enhance the user experience
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and security issues
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Service (e.g., Firebase for authentication, Stripe for payment processing). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

We do not share, sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties for their commercial purposes.

5. Third-Party Services

Appvertise integrates with the following third-party services:

5.1 Firebase (Google)

We use Firebase for user authentication and data management. Firebase collects and processes data according to Google's Privacy Policy. For more information, visit Firebase Privacy and Security.

5.2 Google Sign-In

When you choose to sign in with your Google account, Google provides us with basic profile information as authorized by you. This is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

5.3 Stripe

Payment transactions are processed by Stripe, a PCI-DSS compliant payment processor. We do not store your full credit card information on our servers. Stripe's handling of your payment data is governed by the Stripe Privacy Policy.

These third-party services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for the practices of these external services.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption: All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using TLS/SSL protocols
• Secure Authentication: Passwords are hashed and salted using secure algorithms; we never store plain-text passwords
• Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can access personal data within our organization
• Secure Infrastructure: Our services are hosted on secure cloud infrastructure with regular security audits
• Payment Security: All payment processing is handled by PCI-DSS compliant providers (Stripe)

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to promptly addressing any security incidents.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our Service and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. Specifically:

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after account deletion to allow for account recovery
• Campaign Data: Retained for the duration of the campaign and for up to 2 years after completion for reporting and analytics purposes
• Transaction Records: Retained as required by applicable laws and regulations (typically 7 years for financial records)
• Usage Data: Generally retained for up to 2 years in aggregated, anonymized form

When data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

8.1 General Rights

• Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions
• Data Portability: You can request to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Withdrawal of Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time

8.2 How to Exercise Your Rights

You can exercise many of these rights directly through the Appvertise app:

• Update your profile information in the app settings
• Delete your account through the app or by contacting us
• Manage notification preferences in your device settings

For other requests, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

8.3 California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to deletion, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

8.4 European Economic Area (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectification, erasure, restrict processing, data portability, and object to processing. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

9. Children's Privacy

Appvertise is not intended for use by children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those of your country.

When we transfer your data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure your information receives an adequate level of protection, including:

• Standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities
• Data processing agreements with our service providers
• Compliance with applicable international data transfer frameworks

By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, including the United States, where our service providers operate.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

When we make material changes to this policy, we will:

• Post the updated policy on this page with a new "Effective Date"
• Notify you through the app or via email for significant changes
• Obtain your consent where required by applicable law

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: