AC Remote Control Pro

Effective Date: June 12, 2025

Welcome to AC Remote Control Pro ("we", "our", "us").
Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use our app.

By using the app, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
If you do not agree, please do not use the app.

1. Information We Collect
We are committed to user privacy and have designed our application to operate without collecting or storing any personal or sensitive information.

1.1 Information You Provide

AC Brand Name (optional) — Users may optionally input the brand name of their air conditioner to help configure the remote-control features. This information is stored locally on the device and is not linked to any personally identifiable data.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

Device Information — We may collect certain technical details such as device model, operating system version, mobile network information, IP address, and unique device identifiers. This information is used solely for troubleshooting and performance optimization purposes.
Usage Data — Includes anonymized data such as feature interaction patterns, session durations, crash logs, and performance analytics. This helps us improve the stability and usability of the app.

Note: We do not collect any location data or personal identifiers. No data is transmitted to external servers or shared with third parties.

1.3 Information from Other Users
This application does not include any user-to-user interaction features and does not collect or store data shared between users.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information only for legitimate business purposes, including:

Provide Core Features: To offer real-time tracking, nearby location discovery, chat messaging with friends, zone alerts, and saved places management.
Security and Fraud Prevention: To detect suspicious activity, prevent fraud, and enhance app security.
Performance Improvement: To monitor and analyze app usage, fix bugs, optimize performance, and improve user satisfaction.
Communication: To send important updates, security alerts, and service-related notifications.
Advertising (Optional, with Consent): If you allow, we may use non-personally identifiable data to show you personalized ads through trusted ad networks like Google AdMob.

3. How We Share Your Information

We respect your privacy and only share your information as described:

Service Providers: We share limited information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the app, host databases, analyze app usage, and provide customer support.
Advertising and Analytics Partners: We may share anonymized, aggregated data with ad partners (like Google AdMob, Facebook Audience Network) to display ads and analyze ad performance, but not your personal location or contact information.
Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required by law, legal process, or governmental request (e.g., court orders or subpoenas).
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or asset transfer, user information may be part of the assets transferred, with notice provided.

Important: We never sell your personal information.

4. Your Rights Over Your Data

You’re in control of your personal info — and we fully support that. Here’s a quick look at your rights and what they mean:

Right to Access -

You can ask to see what personal data we have about you — and how we’re using it.

Right to Edit (Rectification) -

Notice something wrong or outdated? You can update or fix your info anytime to keep it accurate.

Right to Delete (Erasure) -

Want out? You can delete your account and all personal data. Once you do, we’ll remove your info from our systems permanently.

Right to Limit Use (Restrict Processing) -

In some situations, like when there’s a dispute over data accuracy, you can ask us to pause how we use your info.

Right to Take Your Data (Portability) -

You can request your personal data in a format that’s easy to download and share with another service —

if that’s something you need.

Right to Say “No” (Object) -

You can object to us using your data, especially for marketing or if we’re using it based on our "legitimate interests."

We respect your choices and will always help you exercise these rights. ✅

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at: 📧 apps.codecookies@gmail.com

5. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you specific rights regarding your personal information.
We are committed to respecting these rights and ensuring transparency about how we handle your data.

Here’s what you are entitled to under the CCPA:

📘 Right to Know

You have the right to request that we disclose:

The categories of personal information we collect
The specific pieces of personal information we hold about you
The purposes for which we collect and use your information
The categories of third parties with whom we share your information

🗑️ Right to Delete

You have the right to request that we delete the personal information we have collected about you, subject to certain exceptions (such as if the information is required to:

Complete a transaction
Comply with a legal obligation
Detect security incidents
Protect against malicious, deceptive, fraudulent, or illegal activity).

🚫 Right to Opt-Out

You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information.
However, we do not sell your personal information to anyone — ever.

⚖️ Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.
This means:

You will not be denied goods or services
You will not be charged different prices or rates
You will not receive a different level or quality of service

✍️ How to Exercise Your Rights

To submit a request regarding your rights under the CCPA, please contact us at:

📧 Email: apps.codecookies@gmail.com

If necessary, we may request additional information to verify your identity before processing your request.

6. Data Retention & Security

We retain your information only for as long as it is necessary to provide our services, fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

When your data is no longer required, we take steps to securely delete, anonymize, or de-identify it from our systems.

Our security practices include:

Strong encryption of data during transmission
Restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
Regular security reviews and updates
Protection against unauthorized access, data breaches, alteration, and accidental loss

We are committed to protecting your data and maintaining your privacy as a top priority at all times.

7. Children’s Privacy Policy

We care about protecting young users. Here's how we handle children’s data in line with privacy laws:

Age Requirements -

In the U.S., the app is intended for users 13 years or older.
In the EU, users must be 16 or older.
If someone under these ages wants to use the app, they can only do so with a parent or legal guardian’s consent.

If You Spot a Problem -

If you believe a child under the allowed age is using the app without proper consent, please let us know right away by contacting us using the details in this Privacy Policy.

We take this seriously and will take prompt steps to protect children's data.

8. Global Data Transfers

Because our app is available to users worldwide, your information may be transferred to, stored, or processed in countries other than your own, including the United States and other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

Rest assured, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure that your data remains protected, secure, and handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws and regulations, regardless of where it is processed.

We comply with international data protection standards, such as GDPR, to maintain the security and confidentiality of your information during any transfer.

9. Third-Party Services

AC Remote Control Pro may integrate with or contain links to third-party services to support functionalities such as advertising, analytics, and cloud hosting.
These third-party services operate independently and maintain their own privacy policies and terms of service.

The main third-party services we use include:

Google AdMob
For delivering in-app advertisements and analyzing ad performance.
Facebook Audience Network
For providing personalized advertising experiences and measuring engagement.
Firebase Analytics
For tracking app usage, improving performance, and ensuring app reliability.

👉 Important Note:
We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party services.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these providers to understand how they collect, use, and share your information.

For more information, you can visit:

We take great care in choosing partners that align with strong privacy and data protection standards, but ultimate responsibility for reviewing third-party policies remains with the user.

10. App Permissions Used and Their Purpose
To provide core functionality, the AC Remote Control Pro application requests the following permissions:

ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Allows the app to access information about network connectivity (Wi-Fi, mobile data) to ensure proper performance and remote functionality.
ACCESS_WIFI_STATE: Grants access to information about nearby Wi-Fi networks to help manage connectivity during device communication.
INTERNET: Enables the app to check internet availability and access necessary resources for remote control configurations and updates.
POST_NOTIFICATIONS: Permits the app to send system notifications related to device status, remote command success, or general app updates.

Note: The application does not request any location-related permissions (e.g., ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION or ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION) as it does not access or use user location data.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

Changes in applicable laws or regulatory requirements
Changes in app features, functionality, or services
Updates to our data collection, use, or storage practices

When We Update the Policy:

If we make changes, we will:

Update the "Effective Date" at the top of this document
Provide notice of material changes within the app, through notifications, or by email (where appropriate)

Your continued use of AC Remote Control Pro following any updates to the Privacy Policy signifies your acceptance of the revised terms.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

📬 Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you can reach us at:

📧 Email: apps.codecookies@gmail.com

We are committed to responding to your inquiries in a timely and responsible manner.

Thank you for trusting AC Remote Control Pro! 💙