This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information when you use our service, Antivirus Defender (the "App"). We offer the App for free and support it through advertising.
If you choose to use our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in relation to this policy. The personal information we collect is used to provide, improve, and monetize (via ads) our service. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.
1. What Information Do We Collect?
We collect information to provide you with cleaning, antivirus, and performance optimization features, as well as relevant advertising.
i. Device Information
We collect device and network connection information for better user experience, depending on your interactions and privacy settings. This may include:
android_id, device_id, GAID, ad_id
model, brand
screen resolution, screen density, screen width/height
network status, Wi-Fi status
application version number, version name
system version number, version name
country
list of installed applications
storage card info
installed package usage
notification bar access
ii. Data about your use of the Services
We collect usage data (e.g., number of clicks, pages viewed, time spent, app open count, feature usage, virus scan results, package name, first open timestamp, app brand, system language, permissions status, crash or functionality logs).
Log Data is automatically collected, including: IP address, device version/ID, mobile carrier, browser config, and other technical information.
This data is sent only to certified third-party analytics platforms and our own analytics system. It is used to improve product experience and ad performance, never sold to third parties.
iii. Android Ad ID
We use your Android advertising identifier (AAID / GAID) to serve personalized advertising. It is used only for advertising and analytics, contains no personally identifiable information, and is not linked to any persistent device identifier.
iv. Designated Countries (EEA, UK, Switzerland)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and Switzerland, we process personal information based on our contract with you, as required under the GDPR or equivalent laws.
v. Non-Personal Information
We also collect non-personal information (e.g., hardware model, OS version, unique device identifiers, mobile network info, installed app list) that cannot be used to directly identify you.
vi. Antivirus Engine
Our antivirus feature is powered by Trustlook SDK, which analyzes installed applications (app collection, static & behavioral analysis) to provide risk reports.
2. How Do We Use Your Information?
We use your information to:
Provide cleaning, antivirus, and optimization services
Show relevant advertising
Improve app performance and user experience
Analyze usage patterns and crashes
Personalize content and language
Comply with legal obligations
We may also share data with vendors or agents (e.g., analytics providers) who must abide by our data privacy requirements.
Legal basis for processing (for EEA users):
Performance of a contract
Compliance with law
Legitimate interests (e.g., security, analytics, communication)
Consent (e.g., for certain cookies and ad personalization)
Data transfers outside the EEA
We may transfer your data outside the EEA using appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses). Contact us for a copy.
Your rights (subject to law):
Object to or restrict processing
Access, rectify, erase, or port your data
Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior lawful processing)
We retain your data as long as needed to provide services or as required by law (e.g., tax/accounting).
3. What Information Do We Share?
We share information with third-party partners to support our free + ad model, including:
Ad networks and advertising partners (to show relevant ads)
Analytics providers (to understand usage and improve performance)
Security SDK providers (e.g., Trustlook)
These partners may use your information as described in their own privacy policies.
4. Permissions We Request
We may request the following permissions to enable core features. You can opt out anytime, but some features may not work properly.
Storage: read/modify/delete storage contents (for junk file cleaning)
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Others:
Internet access
View network connections
View installed apps
Draw over other apps
Notification bar display
Foreground services
Coarse network-based location (for regional ads/features)
5. Service Providers
We use third-party companies to:
Facilitate our service
Provide analytics and ad services
Perform security analysis
These third parties may access your personal information only to perform tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for other purposes.
6. Security
We use commercially acceptable methods to protect your information. However, no internet or electronic storage method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover such data, we delete it immediately. Parents/guardians may contact us if they believe their child has provided personal information.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: shahidrid222@gmail.com