حالات مكتوبة - رسائل وعبارات
Arabic Status and Messages
Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 4-20-2025

1. Introduction

Our app: حالات مكتوبة - رسائل وعبارات ("Arabic Status and Messages") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains in detail how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application. By installing or using the App, you consent to the practices described herein.

2. Information Collection

A. Data Collected Directly

The App does not require registration or collection of personal identifiers (name, email, phone number, etc.).

B. Automatically Collected Data

For functionality and analytics, we collect:

• Device Information:

  • Device model, manufacturer, and hardware specifications

  • Operating system version

  • Unique identifiers (e.g., Google Advertising ID)

  • IP address (anonymized)

  • Language and regional settings

• Usage Data:

  • Session duration and frequency

  • Features accessed (e.g., categories viewed)

  • Interaction with UI elements

• Advertising Data:

  • Ad impressions, clicks, and conversions

  • Frequency of ad displays

C. Permissions Required

The App requests these permissions solely for core functionality:

• INTERNET (Required):

  • Fetch status messages from our servers

  • Display ads via AdMob

Our app uses the ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE permission to check your device's internet connection status. This allows the app to determine whether an internet connection is available before attempting to send or receive messages or statuses. We do not collect or store any information about your connection or network.

This permission helps ensure that your messages and statuses are sent smoothly to your friends and family.

3. Third-Party Services

We integrate these services for essential functionality:

A. Google AdMob

• Displays banner, interstitial, and native ads

• Collects anonymized data for:

  • Ad performance measurement

  • Fraud prevention

  • User segmentation (age groups, interests)

• Data Sharing:

  • Device type

  • Non-precise location (country-level)

  • Advertising ID (resettable by user)

Link to AdMob's policy: https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543

B. Google Play Services

• Provides core Android APIs

• Handles update notifications

Link to privacy policy of third party service providers used by the app

Google Play Services 

C. Firebase Analytics

• Aggregates crash reports

• Tracks feature usage (no personal data)

4. Data Usage Purposes

We use collected data to:

1. Deliver and maintain the App's core functionality

2. Personalize content recommendations (e.g., suggest status categories)

3. Improve user experience through analytics

4. Display relevant advertisements

5. Diagnose and fix technical issues

5. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell or rent user data. Limited sharing occurs with:

Recipient

Data Shared

Purpose

Google LLC

Advertising ID, Device info

Ad serving

Cloud Hosting Providers

IP address (anonymized)

Server operations

All third parties are contractually obligated to GDPR/CCPA compliance.

6. User Controls & Opt-Out Options

For Advertising:

1. Reset your Advertising ID:

   • Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Reset Advertising ID

2. Opt out of personalized ads:

   • Visit Google's ad settings

For Analytics:

Disable via in-app settings (if available) or device permissions.

7. Data Retention & Security

• Retention Period:

  • Device data: Up to 12 months

  • Ad interaction logs: 60 days

• Security Measures:

  • HTTPS encryption for all transmissions

  • Regular security audits

  • Limited employee access to logs

8. Children's Privacy

These Services do not address anyone under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. In the case I discover that a child under 13 has provided me with personal information, I immediately delete this from our servers. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact me so that I will be able to do necessary actions. 

9. International Data Transfers

Data may be processed in:

• United States (Google servers)

• European Union (GDPR-compliant hosts)

10. Policy Updates

Changes to This Privacy Policy I may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, you are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. I will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. These changes are effective immediately after they are posted on this page. Contact Us If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at this email: gameslabentertainment@gmail.com

11. Contact Information

For data requests or concerns:
Email: gameslabentertainment@gmail.com
Response Time: Within 30 business days