PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: July 14, 2026
Candlestick Trading Patterns ("we", "our", or "the App") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, processed, used, and protected when you use our Android application.
By using this App, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
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1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
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The App does not require users to create an account.
The App does not directly collect:
• Name
• Phone Number
• Email Address
• Postal Address
• Bank Account Details
• Credit/Debit Card Information
• Government ID
However, certain information may be collected automatically by Android, Google services, advertising SDKs, or other third-party services integrated into the App.
This information may include:
• Device Model
• Android Version
• App Version
• Device Language
• Country
• Device Identifier
• Advertising ID
• IP Address
• Approximate Location (derived from IP)
• Network Information
• Crash Reports
• Diagnostics
• Performance Information
• App Usage Information
• Ad Interaction Information
The exact information depends on the SDKs and services used by the current version of the App.
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2. CHART SCREENSHOT SCANNER
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The App includes an Offline Candlestick Pattern Scanner.
Users may voluntarily choose a chart screenshot from their device gallery.
The selected screenshot is processed completely on the user's own device using OpenCV.
The App DOES NOT:
• Upload screenshots
• Copy screenshots
• Store screenshots on our servers
• Share screenshots with third parties
All image processing happens locally inside the App.
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3. LOCAL APP STORAGE
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The App stores certain preferences locally using Android SharedPreferences.
Examples include:
• Selected Language
• Selected Theme
• Reading Progress
• Quiz Progress
• Completed Lessons
• Review Prompt Status
• App Launch Count
This information remains only on the user's device.
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4. APP PERMISSIONS
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The App requests only the permissions required for its features.
INTERNET
Used for:
• Loading advertisements
• Loading online PDF files
• Opening WebView links
• Google Play In-App Updates
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Used to detect internet connectivity for advertisements and online resources.
READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
(Android 13+)
Used only to allow users to select chart screenshots from their gallery.
READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED
(Android 14+)
Allows access only to images selected by the user.
READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
(Android 12 and below)
Used only for allowing users to select screenshots from the gallery.
The App never scans the user's gallery automatically.
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5. HOW WE USE INFORMATION
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Collected information may be used for:
• Improving App performance
• Fixing crashes
• Diagnostics
• Fraud prevention
• Security
• Advertisement delivery
• Advertisement measurement
• Analytics
• Loading online PDFs
• Google Play Update Services
• Processing chart screenshots locally
• Improving user experience
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6. ADVERTISING SERVICES
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The App may display advertisements using one or more advertising providers.
These may include:
• Google AdMob
• Google Ad Manager
• Google Mobile Ads
• Google AdX
• Meta Audience Network
• Unity Ads
• Start.io
Advertising providers may process:
• Advertising ID
• Device Information
• Approximate Location
• IP Address
• Ad Interaction
• Diagnostics
• Network Information
The developer does not control how these third-party providers process data.
Privacy Policies
https://policies.google.com/privacy
Google Ads
https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
Meta
https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/
Unity
https://unity.com/legal/game-player-and-app-user-privacy-policy
Start.io
https://www.start.io/policy/privacy-policy-site/
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7. OPENCV
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The App uses OpenCV only for offline image processing.
OpenCV does not upload user images.
OpenCV does not collect personal information.
Image analysis is performed locally on the user's device.
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8. PERSONALIZED AND NON-PERSONALIZED ADVERTISING
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Where permitted by applicable law, advertising providers may use device identifiers or other information to provide personalized advertising.
Depending on the user's country, consent status, or device settings, the App may display:
• Personalized Ads
• Non-Personalized Ads
• Limited Ads
Users may manage their advertising preferences through Android settings or Google privacy controls.
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9. ADVERTISING IDENTIFIER
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Advertising providers may use the Android Advertising ID for:
• Advertisement delivery
• Advertisement measurement
• Analytics
• Fraud prevention
• Security
Users may reset or delete their Advertising ID through Android device settings.
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10. WEBVIEW AND EXTERNAL CONTENT
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The App may open online PDF documents, educational websites, or other external learning resources using WebView or the device browser.
These external websites operate under their own privacy policies.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
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11. GOOGLE PLAY IN-APP UPDATES
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The App may use Google Play Core libraries to provide in-app updates.
Google Play may process technical information required to deliver update services according to Google's Privacy Policy.
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12. DATA SHARING
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We do not sell users' personal information.
Information may be processed by trusted third-party service providers only for:
• Advertising
• Analytics
• Diagnostics
• Security
• Fraud Prevention
• App Functionality
Information may also be disclosed if required by law or a valid legal request.
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13. DATA RETENTION
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The App does not maintain user accounts.
Information stored locally remains on the user's device unless removed by the user or deleted when the App is uninstalled.
Third-party providers may retain technical information according to their own privacy policies.
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14. ANDROID BACKUP
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Android may back up certain application preferences if backup is enabled on the user's device.
Such backup is managed entirely by the Android operating system.
The developer does not access Android backup data.
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15. DATA SECURITY
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We take reasonable measures to protect information processed by the App.
However, no electronic transmission or storage method is completely secure.
Therefore, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
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16. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
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This App is intended for educational purposes.
The App is not specifically directed toward children under the minimum legal age required to consent to data processing.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
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17. USER PRIVACY RIGHTS
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Depending on applicable law, users may have the right to:
• Request access to personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of information
• Withdraw consent where applicable
• Manage advertising preferences
Requests relating to third-party services should be made directly to the relevant provider.
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18. IMAGE PRIVACY
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Images selected for Candlestick Pattern Scanner remain on the user's device.
The App does not upload, store, transmit, or share scanned images.
All image analysis is performed locally using OpenCV.
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19. EDUCATIONAL DISCLAIMER
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Candlestick Trading Patterns is an educational application.
The App is designed to help users learn:
• Candlestick Patterns
• Chart Patterns
• Technical Indicators
• Risk Management
• Trading Psychology
• Trading Concepts
The App is intended only for educational and informational purposes.
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20. FINANCIAL DISCLAIMER
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The App does not provide:
• Investment Advice
• Financial Advice
• Trading Signals
• Buy Recommendations
• Sell Recommendations
• Portfolio Management
• Brokerage Services
• Profit Guarantees
The Candlestick Pattern Scanner is provided solely for educational purposes.
Scanner results are automatically generated using offline image processing and may not always be accurate.
Users should independently verify all trading decisions before taking any action.
Trading and investing involve financial risk.
Users are solely responsible for their own investment and trading decisions.
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21. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes may occur due to:
• New App Features
• Scanner Improvements
• SDK Updates
• Legal Requirements
• Google Play Policy Changes
• Advertising Service Changes
Updated versions will be published on this page.
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22. CONTACT US
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If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us.
App Name:
Candlestick Trading Patterns
Developer Email:
pkp62096@gmail.com
Package Name:
com.pk.candlestickmaster
Platform:
Android
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23. APPLICABILITY
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This Privacy Policy applies to Candlestick Trading Patterns and all supported features, including:
• Candlestick Lessons
• Bullish & Bearish Patterns
• Chart Patterns
• Technical Indicators
• Topic-wise Quizzes
• PDF Learning
• Search
• Multi-language Support
• Offline Candlestick Pattern Scanner
• Google Play In-App Updates
• Advertisements
• WebView Content
By using the App, you agree to this Privacy Policy.