Privacy Policy – Cerave Skin Care

Last Updated: [17/3/2026]

At Cerave Skin Care (“we,” “our,” or “the App”), your privacy is a top priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information, and how third-party services, including Google AdMob, may process data to provide personalized advertising.

By using Cerave Skin Care, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Purpose of the App

Cerave Skin Care is a personalized skincare guide designed to help users:

• Access expert skincare tips, routines, and educational content.
  
  

• Build and save customized skincare routines for morning and night.
  
  

• Receive reminders for hydration and skincare habits.
  
  

• Support app development through advertisements via Google AdMob.
  
  

We strive to collect only the minimum data necessary to operate the app effectively and deliver a safe user experience.

2. Information We Collect

No Account Needed:

• The app does not require registration.
  
  

• We do not collect personally identifiable information (PII) such as your name, email, phone number, or address.
  
  

Data Stored Locally on Your Device:

• Skincare Routines & Favorites: Morning/night routines, tips, remedies, ingredients, and favorite items stored securely via Room Database.
  
  

• App Preferences & Settings: Theme (light/dark/system), reminder schedules, hydration goals stored via Android DataStore.
  
  

• Notifications & Reminders: Local reminders scheduled through AlarmManager. These reminders operate entirely on your device.
  
  

We do not track your activity across other apps or websites, and we do not maintain external analytics databases.

3. Advertising and Third-Party Services

Cerave Skin Care uses Google AdMob to display banner, interstitial, and rewarded ads.

Data Collected by AdMob may include:

• Device identifiers (Advertising ID)
  
  

• IP address and approximate location
  
  

• App usage information (screens viewed, engagement metrics)
  
  

This data is collected and processed by Google, in accordance with its privacy policies. We do not control or directly access this information.

Managing Personalized Ads:

• On Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization or delete your advertising ID.
  
  

We do not use AdMob to intentionally collect data from children under 13 or display inappropriate content.

4. Children’s Privacy

Cerave Skin Care is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided personal data through the app, please contact us immediately to remove the information or clear local data.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

Data may only be shared in the following circumstances:

• With Google AdMob for ad delivery and performance measurement, as described above.
  
  

• When required by law or legal authorities to comply with valid legal requests.
  
  

Your routines, favorites, and app settings remain private and local; we never share them with third parties.

6. Data Security

• All routines, favorites, and settings are stored locally on your device.
  
  

• Uninstalling the app or clearing app data will permanently remove this information.
  
  

• For enhanced security, protect your device with a passcode, fingerprint, or facial recognition and keep your operating system updated.
  
  

7. Your Rights and Choices

Within the app, you can:

• Enable or disable reminders
  
  

• Adjust reminder schedules
  
  

• Switch app theme (light/dark/system)
  
  

• Delete saved routines or favorites
  
  

On your device and Google account, you may:

• Reset or delete your advertising ID
  
  

• Opt out of personalized ads
  
  

• Disable app notifications via system settings
  
  

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect updates to our practices, services, or legal requirements.
Significant updates will revise the “17/3/2026” date and may include in-app notices.
Continued use of the app after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, no contact information is required for the app to function, and all features are designed solely for educational and personal use.

Summary: This app collects no personal data, runs offline, stores only local preferences, and is intended for educational purposes only.