Privacy Policy for Apna Gaon

1. Information We Collect

Our app uses certain third-party services and libraries that may collect the following types of information:

• Device or Other IDs: Advertising ID, Android ID, or other device-specific identifiers. Collected for app functionality, analytics, and advertising purposes. Shared with Firebase, OneSignal, and Facebook Audience Network.
• App Activity: Interactions within the app, including ad clicks, notification opens, and feature usage. Shared with Firebase, OneSignal, and Facebook Audience Network.
• Crash Logs: Reports of app crashes and errors collected to monitor app stability. Shared with Firebase.
• Diagnostics and Performance Data: Device and app performance metrics collected to monitor app health and optimize user experience. Shared with Firebase.
• Approximate Location: Derived from IP address and used for personalized advertising. Shared with Facebook Audience Network.

2. How We Use Your Data

• App Functionality: To enable core features such as push notifications and messaging.
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with the app and to improve app performance and stability.
• Advertising and Marketing: To serve personalized ads and measure their performance.
• Performance Monitoring: To identify bugs, crashes, and improve overall app quality.

3. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We only share data with trusted third-party service providers for the purposes described above:

• Firebase Analytics: Collects crash reports, diagnostics, and app usage analytics.
• OneSignal: Manages push notifications and tracks user interactions.
• Facebook Audience Network: Collects device IDs and app interactions for targeted advertising and ad performance measurement.

4. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. All data transmitted from your device to our servers or third-party providers is encrypted using HTTPS. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to provide app functionality, comply with legal obligations, and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Users may request deletion of their personal data at any time by contacting us at zilaparishad046@gmail.com. Upon verification, we will delete the data in accordance with applicable laws.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our app is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe your child has provided personal information through our app, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.

7. User Rights

• Right to Access: You can request details about the data we collect and process.
• Right to Correction: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Deletion: You can request deletion of your data at any time via zilaparishad046@gmail.com.
• Right to Opt-Out of Ads Personalization: Some third-party ad providers may provide tools to opt-out from targeted advertising.

8. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the app after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, you can contact us at: zilaparishad046@gmail.com.

App Name: Apna Gaon