PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: March 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how ZAREEN SADAT CONSTRUCTION SERVICES (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, processes, discloses, stores, and protects personal information when you download, install, or use our Find Lost Phone Location App (“App”). This App is designed to help users locate lost or stolen devices, monitor device activity for security purposes, detect unauthorized access attempts, and receive real-time alerts.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable global data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), and Brazil’s Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD).
1. Data Controller Information
The entity responsible for determining the purposes and means of processing your personal data is:
Data Controller:
[ZAREEN SADAT CONSTRUCTION SERVICES]
Email:info@thezsgroup.com
As Data Controller, we determine why and how your personal data is processed.
2. Data Protection Officer (DPO)
We have appointed a Data Protection Officer to oversee data protection matters.
Data Protection Officer:
Email: info@thezsgroup.com
You may contact the DPO regarding questions about data processing, exercising your legal rights, or filing privacy concerns.
3. Information We Collect
Because this is a lost phone tracking and security application, certain data categories are necessary for the proper functioning of the App.
Location Information
Our App collects precise GPS location data, approximate location data, background location updates, and last known location information when you enable tracking features. This information is used exclusively to help you locate a lost or stolen device, provide real-time tracking updates, and display location history where applicable. Background location access allows tracking even when the App is closed or running in the background to ensure continuous protection.
Device and Technical Information
We collect device-related information such as device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, IP address, mobile carrier, SIM status, and network connectivity data. This information helps us identify your device, detect SIM card changes, improve compatibility, prevent fraud, and enhance security performance.
Intruder Detection Data
If enabled, the App may capture photographs through the device camera after failed unlock attempts. These files are stored securely and are accessible only to the account holder.
Contacts Information
If you choose to enable emergency contact features, the App may access selected contacts from your device. We do not collect or store your entire contact list unless required for specific functionality explicitly activated by you.
Phone State and SIM Data
The App may detect phone state changes, SIM replacement events, or phone number details where permitted. This allows the App to notify you if someone attempts to replace your SIM card after theft.
Payment Information
If you subscribe to premium features or make in-app purchases, transactions are processed securely through Google Play Billing. We do not directly collect or store your full credit or debit card information. Payment processing is handled by Google under its own privacy policies.
Advertising and Analytics Data
We use third-party services such as Google AdMob, Meta Audience Network, Google Analytics 4, Firebase Analytics, and Firebase Crashlytics. These services may collect advertising identifiers, device identifiers, IP addresses, interaction data, crash reports, and usage statistics. This information helps us analyze user behavior, improve performance, fix technical errors, and display relevant advertisements.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR & LGPD)
For users in the European Union and Brazil, we process personal data under lawful bases recognized by GDPR and LGPD. Processing may be based on your consent when you enable location tracking, camera access, microphone recording, or background services. Processing may also be necessary for the performance of a contract, meaning we cannot provide lost phone tracking services without certain data such as location information.
We may also rely on legitimate interests, such as improving security systems, preventing fraud, maintaining app stability, and analyzing performance metrics. In certain emergency cases, processing may be necessary to protect vital interests, such as protecting your property or safety.
You may withdraw consent at any time through device settings or by contacting us.
5. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data strictly to provide the core functionality of locating lost or stolen devices, transmitting real-time location updates, detecting unauthorized access attempts, sending security alerts, and enabling emergency alarm features. We also use the information to improve app performance, personalize user experience, provide customer support, prevent abuse, and comply with legal obligations.
We do not use location or security data for unrelated commercial purposes.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. Location data is retained while tracking services remain active. Intruder photos remain stored in phone storage until manually deleted by the user. Account information is retained while your account remains active and may be deleted upon verified request.
Analytics data may be retained for up to 24 months for performance evaluation. Crash logs are generally retained for up to 12 months. Certain financial transaction records may be retained as required by tax or accounting laws.
When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR (European Union)
If you are located in the European Union, you have the right to request access to your personal data, request correction of inaccurate information, request deletion of your personal data, restrict or object to processing, request data portability, and withdraw consent at any time. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.
8. Your Rights Under CCPA (California)
California residents have the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to know whether personal information is shared or sold, the right to access specific pieces of personal data, the right to request deletion, the right to request correction, and the right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information. While we do not sell personal data for monetary value, certain advertising practices may be considered “sharing” under CCPA definitions.
Requests may be submitted to info@thezsgroup.com
We will not discriminate against users for exercising their rights.
9. Your Rights Under VCDPA (Virginia)
Virginia residents have the right to confirm whether we process their personal data, access such data, correct inaccuracies, request deletion, obtain data portability, and opt out of targeted advertising or profiling. Appeals may be submitted if a request is denied.
10. Your Rights Under LGPD (Brazil)
Brazilian users have the right to confirmation of data processing, access to personal data, correction of incomplete or outdated data, anonymization or deletion of unnecessary data, data portability, revocation of consent, and the right to file a complaint with the Brazilian National Data Protection Authority (ANPD).
11. Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing
Users may opt out of targeted advertising by resetting their advertising ID in device settings or disabling personalized ads. Users may also contact us to request that we stop sharing data for advertising purposes.
12. Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe we have violated applicable data protection laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority, including EU Data Protection Authorities or Brazil’s ANPD.
13. Third-Party Services and External Data Processors
In order to operate, improve, monetize, secure, and analyze our Find Lost Phone Location App, we integrate certain trusted third-party service providers. These third parties may process limited categories of personal information on our behalf or as independent data controllers, depending on the nature of the service they provide. We carefully select service providers that maintain appropriate security standards and privacy protections.
When you use our App, certain technical and usage information may be shared with these providers strictly for the purposes described below. We do not authorize these providers to use your personal data for unrelated purposes beyond their service offerings.
1. Google AdMob
We use Google AdMob, a mobile advertising service provided by Google LLC, to display advertisements within our App. AdMob helps us generate revenue to maintain and improve the lost phone tracking services.
AdMob may collect and process certain information such as your device advertising ID, IP address, device model, operating system version, mobile network information, and in-app interaction data. This information is used to deliver personalized or non-personalized advertisements, measure ad performance, prevent fraud, and improve advertising relevance.
Depending on your location and device settings, AdMob may rely on your consent to serve personalized advertisements. You may opt out of personalized advertising by resetting your advertising ID or disabling ad personalization in your device settings.
You can review Google’s Privacy Policy here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
2. Meta Audience Network
We also use Meta Audience Network, an advertising platform operated by Meta Platforms Inc., to display ads within the App.
Meta Audience Network may collect device identifiers, advertising IDs, IP addresses, usage data, and interaction information to provide targeted advertisements and measure ad effectiveness. In certain jurisdictions, such advertising practices may qualify as “sharing” under data protection laws such as CCPA.
Meta processes this information under its own privacy framework and policies. Users can manage ad preferences directly through their Meta account settings or via device-level advertising controls.
Meta Privacy Policy:
https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
3. Google Analytics 4
We use Google Analytics 4, provided by Google LLC, to analyze how users interact with our App. This helps us understand feature usage, user engagement patterns, and overall app performance.
Google Analytics 4 may collect information such as device identifiers, session duration, geographic region (general location), app interactions, crash frequency, and engagement metrics. This data allows us to improve tracking accuracy, enhance security alerts, optimize battery usage, and improve user experience.
Analytics data is aggregated where possible and is not used to directly identify individual users. Data retention periods are controlled in accordance with Google’s settings and our internal retention policies.
Google Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
4. Firebase Analytics
We use Firebase Analytics, part of Google LLC, to collect app performance insights and usage trends. Firebase Analytics helps us understand how users interact with core features such as location tracking activation, SIM change alerts, and intruder detection functionality.
Firebase may collect device information, app version, usage frequency, crash statistics, and technical diagnostics. This data helps us improve reliability and ensure that emergency tracking features operate effectively.
Firebase Privacy Policy:
https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
5. Firebase Crashlytics
We use Firebase Crashlytics, also provided by Google LLC, to monitor app crashes and technical errors in real time. Crashlytics collects crash logs, device state information at the time of error, operating system details, and limited diagnostic information.
This information allows us to quickly identify bugs, prevent system failures, and maintain reliable lost phone tracking functionality. Crash reports do not intentionally include sensitive personal data such as your precise GPS location or contact information.
Crashlytics Privacy Information:
https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
How Third Parties Process Your Data
These third-party providers may act either as:
Data Processors, where they process information strictly on our instructions, or
Independent Data Controllers, where they determine certain processing purposes (particularly in advertising services).
We require these providers to maintain appropriate security measures and comply with applicable data protection regulations including GDPR, CCPA, VCDPA, and LGPD where applicable.
International Data Transfers
Because some of these providers operate globally, your data may be processed on servers located outside your country of residence. Where required by law, such transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent legal mechanisms.
Your Control Over Third-Party Tracking
You may limit or control third-party data collection by:
Disabling personalized ads in device settings
Resetting your advertising ID
Withdrawing consent (where applicable)
Contacting us to exercise your data rights
Reviewing privacy settings within your Google or Meta accounts
We encourage all users to carefully review the privacy policies of the third-party providers listed above to better understand how your data is processed by them.
14. Subscriptions and In-App Purchases
Premium features are offered through subscription plans or one-time purchases via Google Play Billing. Subscriptions may renew automatically unless canceled through your Google Play account settings. Refunds are handled according to Google Play policies. We do not directly access full payment card information.
Below is a fully expanded, legally detailed explanation of each Android permission used in your Find Lost Phone Location App. This version is written in formal privacy-policy style language, clearly explaining why each permission is required, how it works technically, when it is triggered, what data is processed, and how users maintain control.
You can directly replace your existing “Explanation of Android Permissions” section with this.
15. Detailed Explanation of Android Permissions
Our Find Lost Phone Location App requires specific Android system permissions in order to provide its core security, tracking, and anti-theft functionality. Each permission is requested strictly for defined and legitimate purposes related to locating lost devices, detecting unauthorized access, transmitting emergency alerts, and maintaining reliable background operation.
We do not request permissions that are unrelated to the primary purpose of the App. Users may grant or revoke most permissions at any time through device settings. Below is a detailed explanation of how each permission is used.
ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION (Precise Location Access)
The ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION permission allows the App to obtain highly accurate GPS coordinates of the device. This permission enables real-time tracking of a lost or stolen phone with precision, often within a few meters depending on satellite availability and environmental conditions.
When this permission is granted, the App may access GPS signals, Wi-Fi positioning data, and cellular triangulation data to determine the device’s exact geographic location. This is the core functionality of the lost phone tracking service. Without precise location access, the App would not be able to provide accurate map positioning or real-time tracking updates.
This data is transmitted securely to authorized user accounts for the sole purpose of locating the device.
ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION (Approximate Location Access)
The ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION permission allows the App to determine the device’s general location using network-based methods such as Wi-Fi access points and cellular towers. This location is less precise than GPS-based fine location.
This permission serves as a backup when GPS signals are weak or unavailable, such as indoors or in urban areas with limited satellite visibility. It ensures that approximate location information can still be provided to assist in locating the device.
Approximate location improves reliability while minimizing battery consumption when high precision is not required.
ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION (Location Access in Background)
The ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION permission allows the App to collect and transmit location data even when the App is not actively open on the screen.
This permission is essential for lost phone recovery because a stolen device may not have the App visible or open. Continuous background tracking ensures that location updates are transmitted even if the device screen is locked, another application is open, or the App has been minimized.
Without background location access, real-time tracking would stop whenever the App is not actively running in the foreground, significantly reducing theft recovery effectiveness.
POST_NOTIFICATIONS (Send Notifications)
The POST_NOTIFICATIONS permission allows the App to send alerts and notifications to the device user.
These notifications may include:
SIM card change alerts
Intruder detection alerts
Location tracking activation confirmations
Security warnings
Subscription or account-related messages
Notifications ensure the user receives timely security information, even if the App is not actively open.
Users may disable notifications at any time through device settings.
SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW (Display Over Other Apps)
The SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW permission allows the App to display urgent alerts over other applications or on the lock screen.
This feature is used during theft detection or emergency situations to:
Display warning messages
Show recovery instructions
Trigger visible anti-theft warnings
For example, if unauthorized access is detected, the App may display an alert screen above the lock screen to deter misuse.
This permission is used strictly for security alert functionality and not for advertising or unrelated content.
RECORD_AUDIO (Microphone Access)
The RECORD_AUDIO permission allows the App to access the device’s microphone when the user explicitly enables security recording features.
In theft scenarios, if activated by the user, this permission may allow audio recording to capture surrounding sounds to assist in device recovery.
Microphone access is never activated silently or continuously without user consent. Users may revoke this permission at any time in device settings.
Audio recordings are stored securely and accessible only to the authorized account holder.
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE (Network Connectivity Status)
The ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE permission allows the App to determine whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or offline.
This permission is necessary to:
Confirm internet availability
Transmit location data to secure servers
Send alerts in real time
Adjust tracking intervals based on connectivity
The App does not use this permission to access browsing history or monitor internet content.
ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY (Modify Do Not Disturb Settings)
The ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY permission allows the App to override “Do Not Disturb” settings in emergency situations.
This ensures that theft alerts or critical alarms can sound even if the device is in silent mode. This feature is particularly important when the user is attempting to recover a lost device nearby.
This permission is used only to ensure emergency alarm audibility and not for routine notifications.
READ_PHONE_NUMBERS (Read Phone Number)
The READ_PHONE_NUMBERS permission allows the App to detect the device’s phone number when available.
This is used to:
Detect SIM card changes
Verify device identity
Trigger alerts when a SIM is replaced
This helps prevent thieves from disabling tracking by replacing the SIM card.
READ_PHONE_STATE (Read Device State)
The READ_PHONE_STATE permission allows the App to detect changes in telephony status, including SIM state changes and network status.
This enables:
SIM change detection alerts
Device restart detection
Security event logging
The App does not access call content or record calls.
READ_CONTACTS (Access Contacts)
The READ_CONTACTS permission allows the user to select trusted emergency contacts within the App.
The App does not upload the entire contact list unless explicitly required for selected features. Users choose specific contacts to receive emergency alerts or location updates.
Access to contacts is limited to the purpose of enabling emergency communication.
MODIFY_PHONE_STATE (Limited Device Management)
The MODIFY_PHONE_STATE permission, where supported by device manufacturers, may allow limited advanced device control related to security features.
This permission is not used to interfere with normal device operations and may only function on certain device configurations.
WAKE_LOCK (Keep Device Awake)
The WAKE_LOCK permission allows the App to keep the device processor active temporarily while performing critical operations such as:
Transmitting location data
Sending emergency alerts
Capturing intruder photos
This ensures that tracking continues even if the screen turns off during an emergency.
CAMERA (Camera Access for Intruder Detection)
The CAMERA permission allows the App to capture photographs after repeated failed unlock attempts.
This feature enables intruder selfie capture, which can help identify unauthorized users attempting to access the device.
Camera access is activated only when the security feature is enabled by the user.
Captured images are stored securely and accessible only to the account holder.
android.hardware.camera (Device Feature Declaration)
This feature declaration informs the system that the App uses camera hardware for security purposes.
It ensures compatibility on devices that include camera functionality.
FOREGROUND_SERVICE (Run Foreground Service)
The FOREGROUND_SERVICE permission allows the App to run visible background services when active tracking or security features are enabled.
This ensures that:
Location tracking continues
Security monitoring remains active
The system does not terminate essential processes
Users are notified when foreground services are running.
FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION
Allows continuous location tracking while the App operates in foreground service mode, ensuring compliance with Android background execution limits.
FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
Allows the App to play audible alarm sounds during theft recovery situations.
FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA
Allows camera usage while operating in foreground service mode for intruder detection.
FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE
Allows microphone usage in foreground mode when emergency recording features are enabled.
User Control Over Permissions
Users maintain full control over granted permissions and may revoke access at any time via Android device settings. Revoking certain permissions may limit or disable specific security features of the App.
All permissions are requested solely to provide core lost phone tracking and anti-theft functionality. We do not use these permissions for unrelated data collection, advertising surveillance, or hidden monitoring.
16. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards including encryption, secure servers, restricted access controls, and monitoring systems to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
17. Children’s Privacy
This App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
18. International Transfers
Your data may be processed outside your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses where required by law.
19. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal or operational changes. Updates will be posted within the App and on our website with a revised “Last Updated” date.
20. Contact Us
For privacy inquiries or to exercise your rights, please contact:
Email: info@thezsgroup.com