PRIVACY POLICY for Ask All: Ai Chat Anything

[Effective Date: April 18, 2025]

Welcome to Ask All: Ai Chat Anything📱

At Code Cookies (“we,” “us,” or “our”), protecting your privacy isn’t just a legal checkbox — it’s a core part of our mission.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you use the Ask All: Ai Chat Anything mobile app (“App”). Whether you’re chatting, exploring features, or just browsing, your trust is our priority.

What Do We Mean by “Personal Data”?

It’s any piece of information that can identify you — directly or indirectly. That could include your name, device info, location data, or anything else linked to your identity.

Who This Policy Covers?

This applies to everyone using the App, no matter where you're from. If you're in the EU, we’re the "data controller" under GDPR — meaning we’re responsible for handling your info properly.

California Residents: Know Your Rights

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to ask us about:

• What categories of personal data we collect

• Where we get that information from

• Why we collect and use it

• Who we might share it with

• Specific details we may have about you, if your identity can be verified

✅ By using Ask All: Ai Chat Anything, you're agreeing to this policy. Please read it carefully so you know how your data is treated.

What Information We Collect & Why

To give you a smooth and full-featured experience on the Ask All: Ai Chat Anything app, we process different types of data. Here’s a breakdown of what we collect and how it's used 👇

Essential Info You Provide

This is the data you share directly with us, which allows the app to function properly:

• 💬 Chat Content: Anything you type into Ask All: Ai Chat Anything, files you upload, and content generated by the AI in response.

  • You're free to use and share this content as you like.

  • Keep in mind: It’s your responsibility to follow applicable laws when using AI-generated content.

  • We work with partners like OpenAI to generate AI responses. If you use “Ask the Web,” Microsoft and Google may help process your search input too.

📩 Contact Details: If you email or contact support, we may collect your name, email, and any other content you include. This helps us respond and provide support.

Info Collected Automatically

When you use the app, certain data is collected automatically to help us improve your experience. This is usually aggregated and not personally identifying:

📱 Device & App Data:

• Device type, OS version, screen size, battery, audio, loading time

• Network details like your IP, carrier, and internet speed

• Location info based on IP or SIM

• App version and API key, usage of other apps (in some cases)

• Other identifiers used for analytics or personalization

🍪 Cookies & Similar Tech: We use cookies and web beacons to:

• Understand how you use the app

• Improve performance and design

• Personalize content or ads where applicable

📑 Log Files: Whenever you interact with the app, we log:

• Session start/stop times

• Button clicks, navigation events, and more

• In-app behaviors (e.g., purchases, completed tutorials)

🎯 Ads & Analytics: Ad providers may track:

• Whether you view or click an ad

• What the ad was about and where it was shown

• Conversion activity (e.g., purchasing after viewing an ad)

⚠️ Note: Some third parties (e.g., Facebook, ad networks) may use profiling to analyze user behavior or combine device info with data they already have. We do not control how these third parties process your data. If you have concerns, please check their individual privacy policies (see Section IV).

Why We Use Your Data

We process your information to keep Ask All: Ai Chat Anything running smoothly, personalized, and secure — and to make it even better over time. Here's what that looks like:

1. Delivering the App Experience

We use your functional and automatic data to:

• Provide all the features you expect

• Ensure the app works correctly on your device

• Perform services you’ve requested

2. Improving & Testing the App

We analyze usage patterns and technical behavior to:

• Understand how the app is used

• Fix bugs and improve stability

• Make the app faster, smarter, and more enjoyable

3. Showing Relevant Ads & Content

We may use behavioral data to:

• Display ads that match your interests

• Customize your experience with personalized content

Note: This is done through trusted third-party tools, as outlined this privacy policy.

4. Communicating With You

We use your contact info to:

• Send updates, tips, or policy changes

• Get feedback about your experience

• Answer your questions and support requests

5. Fighting Spam, Fraud & Abuse

We monitor activity to:

• Detect and prevent fraud or misuse

• Keep Ask All: Ai Chat Anything a safe and respectful space

• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

If we ever decide to use your data for a new purpose, we’ll update this Privacy Policy and let you know.

When & Why We Share Your Data

We respect your privacy — and we only share your information with third parties when it’s necessary to run Ask All: Ai Chat Anything or improve your experience. Here's how it works:

🤝 We May Share Your Data With:

• Trusted Partners who help us operate, analyze, or improve the App

• Ad Networks to show relevant ads based on your activity and interests

• Analytics Providers who help us understand how users interact with the App

• Cloud Services that store your data securely and ensure smooth performance

Some data shared may include:

• Cookie & usage data

• Device identifiers

• Location (general, like city or region)

• Technical logs (e.g., crashes or loading time)

Important Permissions We Request

To ensure our app functions properly and provides the best user experience, we may request access to certain features and data on your device. Granting these permissions is optional, but refusing them may limit or disable parts of the app. Here's a breakdown of the permissions we may request and their general purposes:

INTERNET: To access AI services, generate responses/images, and check internet availability.

ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: To detect network connection status and optimize app performance based on connectivity.

RECORD_AUDIO: To enable voice-to-text input during AI chat. Recording occurs only when initiated by the user.

SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW: To display floating bubbles or assistive tools above other apps (e.g., mini chat window).

POST_NOTIFICATIONS: To send helpful notifications like generation completion, prompts, or reminders. Used on Android 13+ with user consent.

FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE: Our app uses a special foreground service to show a floating Bubble Chat, allowing you to talk to the AI while using other apps. This runs only when you start the feature and stops anytime you close it. We don’t collect or share your personal data through this service. (used by floating bubbles)

SET_WALLPAPER: To allow users to set AI-generated images as their device wallpaper directly from the app.

Security and Responsibility

We only partner with third parties that commit to safeguarding your data through industry-standard security measures. That said:

• We cannot guarantee complete security once data is shared externally

• We are not responsible for accidental loss, breaches, or misuse by third parties

• We do not rent or sell your personal information, ever

📢 About Ads & Tracking

Some third-party advertising tools use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Track your behavior across apps or websites

• Deliver personalized ads based on your preferences

These services work independently from us, and we don’t control how they use their tracking systems.

We'll always aim to be transparent about who we work with and why. You can find more details about specific third-party providers in below.

> Firebase (by Google LLC)

• Purpose: User authentication, analytics & marketing

• Location: USA

• Privacy Info: Google Privacy Policy & Firebase Privacy Practices

> Google LLC

• Purpose: Provides web search results for features like “Ask the Web”

• Location: USA

• Privacy Info: Google Privacy Policy

> Open AI, L.L.C.

• Purpose: Supplies AI-generated responses within the App

• Location: USA

• Privacy Info: OpenAI Privacy Policy
  OpenAI Terms of Use – includes license terms for using AI-generated content

> Facebook Audience Network (Meta)

• Purpose: Serves ads and assists with user-targeted advertising

• Location: USA

• Privacy Info: Meta (Facebook Ads) Privacy Guide

These partners help us improve your experience and deliver key app features — but they operate independently and may process your data according to their own policies.

International Data Transfers

Because Ask All: Ai Chat Anything is used around the world, some of your data may be transferred across borders — including outside your home country.

When & Why This Happens

• We and our trusted third-party partners (like analytics or ad networks) may process or store your data in different countries, including the U.S.

• If you're in the European Union or other regions with strict data laws, be aware that your data may move to jurisdictions with different privacy standards than your own.

How We Keep Your Data Safe

• We only work with partners and hosting providers that meet our security and privacy standards.

• Wherever possible, we encrypt your personal data before transferring or storing it.

• We aim to ensure that all international transfers are done in compliance with applicable laws, using proper safeguards.

🛑 Important Note

By using Ask All: Ai Chat Anything, you agree that your personal data may be transferred to — and processed in — countries outside your own, including those where privacy protections may be less strict.

How Long We Keep Your Data

We only hold on to your personal data as long as we need it to provide Ask All: Ai Chat Anything services and meet legal requirements.

We keep your data:

• While you're using the App and we need it to deliver features

• As long as necessary to comply with legal, accounting, or safety obligations (like fraud prevention or system backups)

If you'd like us to delete your stored personal data, just simply uninstall app or clear cache. You can ask anytime — just note that some info may be temporarily retained if required by law.

🛑 How to Opt Out

You have control over how your data is used — especially for marketing and location-based services. Here’s how you can manage those settings:

📉 Opt Out of Personalized Ads & Marketing Tracking

If you don’t want to receive interest-based ads (ads based on your behavior or interests), follow these steps:

✅ On Android:

1. Open Settings on your device

2. Go to Privacy > Ads

3. Choose:

   • Reset advertising ID – You’ll get a new ID; ads may still be personalized but less relevant for a while.

   • Delete advertising ID – Stops personalized ads using that ID completely.

You may still see generic ads that aren’t based on your interests.

👉 For older Android versions or more info, visit Google’s official page:
       https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads?hl=en-US Or check out: https://youradchoices.com

Opt Out of Location Tracking

If you’d prefer, we (or third-party services) don’t use your precise location, here’s how to turn it off:

✅ On Android 8.0 or higher:

1. Go to Settings

2. Select Apps

3. Choose the App (e.g., Ask All: Ai Chat Anything)

4. Tap Permissions

5. Find and disable Location

This stops apps from accessing detailed (street-level) location info. However, they may still access general location (e.g., city or region) based on IP.

Security of Your Personal Data

We take your privacy and data protection seriously. Here’s how we work to keep your information safe:

What We Do to Protect Your Data

• We follow industry-standard security practices to protect your information both while it's being transmitted and after we receive it.

• We use technical and organizational safeguards, such as:

  • Encryption of your data during storage and transfer (including strong algorithms and hashing where appropriate)

  • Data minimization, meaning we only collect what's necessary

  • Access controls and security protocols to prevent unauthorized access, misuse, or changes to your data

No System Is Perfect

Even with strong protections in place, no system can guarantee 100% security—this is true for any app or website. If a security breach ever occurs that impacts your personal data, we will notify you as required by applicable law.

📬 Questions?

If you have concerns or questions about how we protect your information, reach out to us at apps.codecookies@gmail.com the end of this policy.

Children’s Privacy

Our App is not designed for children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 16.

No Personal Data from Children

• We define a “child” as anyone under 13 years old, unless local laws allow for a different age or parental consent is provided.

• Children should not use the App or send us any personal information unless their parent or legal guardian has given verifiable consent.

Parents and Guardians

• If you're a parent or guardian, please make sure your child does not submit personal data through the App.

• If we find out that we collected a child’s information without proper parental consent, we’ll delete it as quickly as possible.

📬 Found a Problem?

If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us without permission, contact us right away so we can investigate and take action.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

• When we make changes, we’ll post the updated version in this section and in other relevant places within the App.

• Depending on the type of change, we may also provide additional notice to keep you informed.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay updated on how we protect your information.

📬 How to Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at apps.codecookies@gmail.com in the App or on our official website.