Privacy Policy for Find My Phone
Effective Date: October 14, 2025
Apps Aces ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information when you use our Find My Phone mobile application ("App") and related services ("Services"). The App helps you locate your device by detecting clapping sounds through your device’s microphone.
This policy complies with the EU General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR"), the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA"), the Brazilian General Data Protection Law ("LGPD"), and other applicable US state laws. For questions, contact us at intouchtech00@gmail.com.
1. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information: Personal Information (data that identifies or could identify you) and Non-Personal Information (aggregated, non-identifiable data). We do not collect sensitive data such as racial origins, health, or political beliefs.
Personal Information
Type
Purpose
How Collected
Legal Basis
Microphone Data
To enable the clap-to-find feature by detecting clapping sounds. No audio is stored; processing occurs on your device.
Via in-app microphone permission prompt.
Your consent, required to provide the Service.
Account Information
To manage accounts for premium features (if applicable), including name and email.
Provided by you during registration.
To fulfill our contract with you; marketing emails based on legitimate interest (opt-out available).
Support Requests
To respond to your inquiries, collecting name, email, and message content.
Provided by you via email or in-app support.
Legitimate interest in providing support.
Device and Usage Data
To improve the App, including device type, IP address, OS version, and crash reports. May include identifiable data.
Automatically via analytics tools.
Legitimate interest in maintaining App functionality.
Payment Data
To process in-app purchases (if applicable), handled by app stores. We receive only non-identifiable transaction IDs.
Via app store payment systems.
To fulfill our contract with you.
Non-Personal Information
We collect anonymous data like device model, language settings, and usage patterns to enhance the App. If linked to Personal Information, we treat it as Personal Information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Provide the clap-to-find feature (microphone data).
Manage accounts and process payments (if applicable).
Respond to support requests.
Improve and secure the App (e.g., crash reporting, fraud prevention).
Send occasional marketing emails (opt out by emailing intouchtech00@gmail.com).
3. How We Share Your Information
We share your information only as necessary:
Recipient
Data Shared
Purpose
Service Providers
Account, device, and usage data
Hosting, analytics, and payment processing, bound by strict contracts.
App Stores
Payment data
To process in-app purchases.
Legal Authorities
As required
To comply with legal obligations (e.g., law enforcement requests).
Business Transfers
All data
In case of a merger or acquisition, transferees inherit this policy’s obligations.
4. Data Retention
We keep Personal Information only as long as needed:
Microphone Data: Not stored; processed on your device in real-time.
Other Data: Kept for the duration of your App use, legal requirements, or dispute resolution. You can request deletion (see Section 7).
We may delete data at our discretion, except where legally required to retain it.
5. Security
We use industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. If you suspect a security issue, contact us at intouchtech00@gmail.com. We will notify you and authorities of any breaches as required by law.
6. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed in the US, EU, or other regions via services like Google Cloud. We ensure transfers comply with laws like GDPR (e.g., using standard contractual clauses). Contact us at intouchtech00@gmail.com for details.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
Access your Personal Information.
Correct inaccuracies.
Delete your data (subject to legal exceptions).
Restrict or object to processing.
Request data portability.
Withdraw consent.
Lodge a complaint with your data protection authority.
To exercise these rights, email intouchtech00@gmail.com with “Privacy Request” in the subject line. Include your name, email, and request details (e.g., access, deletion). We may verify your identity, and responses may take up to 45 days (extendable by law).
8. Opting Out
We do not share data for personalized ads. If we add ads in the future, you can opt out via:
Digital Advertising Alliance (US)
Digital Advertising Alliance (EU)
Network Advertising Initiative
Device settings (e.g., “Limit Ad Tracking”).
9. Children’s Privacy
The App is not for children under 13 (US) or 16 (EEA). We do not knowingly collect children’s data. If we learn a child has provided data, we will delete it. Contact us at intouchtech00@gmail.com if you believe this has occurred.
10. Policy Updates
We may update this policy, notifying you of material changes via email or in-app alerts at least 30 days in advance. The latest version will be available in the App or upon request at intouchtech00@gmail.com.
11. Jurisdiction-Specific Rights
California (CCPA)
California residents can request access, deletion, or opt-out of data sharing. Email intouchtech00@gmail.com for a CCPA-specific notice or to submit requests.
Colorado (CPA)
Colorado residents have rights to access, correct, delete, port data, and opt out of targeted advertising (not currently applicable). Email intouchtech00@gmail.com with “Privacy Request.” We respond within 45 days (extendable by 45 days). Appeal denials by emailing us; if unresolved, contact the Colorado Attorney General at https://coag.gov/file-complaint/.
Virginia (VCDPA)
Virginia residents have similar rights to Colorado. Email intouchtech00@gmail.com with “Privacy Request.” Responses within 45 days (extendable by 45 days). Appeal denials by emailing us; if unresolved, contact the Virginia Attorney General at https://www.oag.state.va.us/consumercomplaintform.
Connecticut (CDPA)
Connecticut residents have similar rights. Email intouchtech00@gmail.com with “Privacy Request.” Responses within 45 days (extendable by 45 days). Appeal denials by emailing us; contact the Connecticut Attorney General at https://www.dir.ct.gov/ag/complaint/ if unresolved.
Utah (UCPA, effective January 2024)
Utah residents have similar rights. Email intouchtech00@gmail.com with “Privacy Request.”
Nevada
Nevada residents can opt out of data sales (not currently applicable). Email intouchtech00@gmail.com to opt out for future changes.
12. Contact Us
For questions or requests, email Apps Aces at intouchtech00@gmail.com.
EU/UK Residents: Contact us at intouchtech00@gmail.com for details on reaching our GDPR-appointed representative, Prighter Group.