This Privacy Policy explains how Clap Finder Launcher ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our services ("Services").
We take your privacy seriously. This Policy outlines the types of personal information we may collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to safeguard your data. Clap Finder Launcher may act as a data controller when we determine the purposes and means of processing your information, or as a data processor when handling data on behalf of third parties.
By using our Services, you consent to the practices described in this Policy. We encourage you to read this document carefully to understand our practices regarding your data. If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use our Services or provide us with any personal information. Please note that choosing to limit the processing of certain data may affect your access to certain features or parts of the Services.
Your continued use of our Services constitutes acceptance of this Privacy Policy.
Data Collection
This section describes all elements of data including personal data and other data we collect when you install or use Clap Finder Launcher. Some of these data elements are collected automatically, while some are provided by you either (i) in acknowledgement of the legal grounds under which such data elements may be solicited for the proper functioning of Clap Finder Launcher. or (ii) when you communicate with us in connection with the Clap Finder Launcher.
Personal Data refers to any data elements that either directly or in combination with other non-identifying data elements are capable of identifying an individual. Examples are:
Directly identifiable data elements: Name, Email Address, Postal Address, Voice or Sound recordings etc.
Non-identifying data elements: IP Address, Device location, Zip code, etc.
Data we collect automatically: IP address and phone number (categorized as 'Identifiers' under CCPA), device data (such as the brand and model of the device), operating system, browser version, device dimensions and settings, user agent (a software that enables your access to web content), your advertising ID (a unique, resettable code assigned to you for ad personalisation) and data regarding your interaction with the Clap Finder Launcher (categorized as 'Internet or Network Activity' under CCPA). We shall collect your clap sounds (categorized as 'Audio, Electronic, Visual, Thermal, Olfactory, or Similar Information' under CCPA) to enable the app's functionality. The app utilizes the device's microphone to detect clap sounds, triggering a response from the system library of ringtones and alarm tones (also categorized as 'Audio, Electronic, Visual, Thermal, Olfactory, or Similar Information' under CCPA). We shall also collect your search queries. We also collect your Device ID (categorized as 'Internet or Network Activity' under CCPA) which is an anonymous alpha-numeric code that is assigned to your device to uniquely identify it.
We anonymize information related to your IP address as soon as it is technically possible for us to do so.
Additionally, we, our affiliates, service providers, and other third parties may place cookies, tracking pixels (web beacons), and similar technologies to measure the performance of Clap Finder Launcher and services linked therein.
Data you share with us: Any data element voluntarily shared including without limitation non-identifiable data and Personal Data such as your name, email address (categorized as 'Identifiers' under CCPA) where applicable, geolocation (categorized as 'Geolocation' under CCPA), where required, and/or applicable, and any communication with us via email, webform or post. We do not use, share, sell or disclose any Personal Data for purposes other than to (i) provide the services offered by us; (ii) respond to you and where possible, resolve your queries or fulfill your requests; or (iii) comply with any legal or statutory obligation(s).
Data Processing
Grounds for processing data collected:
Summary: This section describes the lawful basis for processing the data we collect including but not limited to your consent, performance of a contract between you and us, compliance with legal obligations, protection of vital interests of any individual, and for our legitimate interests and those of third parties with whom it may be necessary to disclose this data.
Processing of your Personal Data is subject to your interaction with and/or use of Clap Finder Launcher, your location at the time of interaction or use, and the following where applicable:
Consent: We process your Personal Data when you grant your explicit consent for one or more specific purposes. This, however, does not apply, where such processing is subject to our legal obligations or other applicable requirements;
Contract:We process your Personal Data for the performance of any contractual and/or pre-contractual obligations thereof;
Legal obligations: We process your Personal Data for compliance with all legal, regulatory, statutory obligations;
Legitimate interests: We process your Personal Data where we have a legitimate interest to pursue our business purposes (including sharing such Personal Data with third parties) and where such legitimate interest is not overridden by your fundamental rights, freedom, or interests.
Certain legislations allow the processing of Personal Data until you object to such processing (by opting out or other available methods), without relying on your consent or any other lawful basis. To know more about whether or not our processing of your Personal Data falls under this exception, please write to us using the contact details mentioned under the section 'Contact Information' below.
Use of data collected
Summary: This section describes the purposes for which we use the data we collect when you use Clap Finder Launcher.
To make Clap Finder Launcher available to you, or meet a legal obligation, we may need to collect and use certain Personal Data. Some of the service offerings may be partially or completely unavailable if you choose not to share the requested information.
The data we collect may be used to:
Provide features and functionalities offered by Clap Finder Launcher
Improve products and services to enhance user experience
Communicate administrative information
Respond to user inquiries and offer support
Send marketing and promotional communications
Deliver targeted advertising
Enforce terms and conditions, other policies, and legal rights
Discharge our legal & contractual obligations
Detect, investigate and prevent abusive, fraudulent, spam, and other malicious activities
Respond to requests from regulatory/governmental authorities
Run and operate by Clap Finder Launcher
Peform internal analysis and reporting
Data Disclosure
Summary: This section describes when and with whom we disclose the data we collect. We may share your data with our affiliates, service providers, governmental & regulatory authorities, law enforcement agencies, parties involved in Clap Finder Launcher’s business restructuring, and other third parties described below.
Affiliates and Business Partners - We may disclose your data to entities that are owned and/or operated by us (“Affiliates”) and our business partners who are acting on behalf of or working with Clap Finder Launcher in a lawful manner. Such Affiliates and business partners, who may be located in a country other than the country of your residence, may use your data for their internal processing purposes in accordance with the provisions of this Privacy Policy. For more information on transfer of your data, please refer to the section 'Data Retention, Security, and Transfer'.
Service Providers - We use services offered by third parties including, but not limited to, analytics and performance monitoring, advertising and marketing, payment processing, cloud storage, advisory, and accounting, or other services, and may disclose your data to service providers if such disclosure is required for them to deliver their services in connection with Clap Finder Launcher. Some of our service providers may place their own tracking technologies (including cookies and web beacons) on Clap Finder Launcher to gather data which may include Personal Data for their own research, analysis, and reporting purposes. Clap Finder Launcher does not in any way control, govern, or monitor the data collection and processing practices of such service providers and is not responsible or liable for any such collection and processing practices including data breach.
Governmental & Regulatory authorities; Law enforcement agencies - We may disclose your data to governmental & regulatory authorities or law enforcement agencies to comply with a warrant, court order, subpoena, or other legal requirements and applicable law(s). We may also disclose your data to (i) protect the safety of our users and other individuals in situations involving potential threats to physical safety; (ii) establish and exercise our rights & interests and defend legal claims; and/or (iii) investigate any illegal or fraudulent activities, in accordance with the applicable laws.
Business restructuring related entities - We may transfer the data we collect, including any Personal Data, to any person or entity in the event of a business restructuring transaction including without limitation, transactions related to reorganization, merger, or acquisition of our business, stock, or assets.
Others - We may disclose your data to third parties if such disclosure is necessary for the security and protection of user data. We may also disclose your data to any relevant third party in order to detect, investigate and prevent abusive, fraudulent, spam, and other malicious activities.
Our Legal Bases for Processing Your Data
We process your personal data for the purposes described in this policy based on the following legal grounds:
To Fulfill Our Contract with You: We process your data to provide the services you request, verify your identity, and maintain your account.
To Comply with Legal Requirements: We process data where necessary to meet legal or regulatory obligations, such as tax reporting or responding to lawful requests.
For Legitimate Business Interests: We process data to support our business operations, such as improving service security, managing user relationships, and communicating relevant updates or offers. We always balance these interests with your rights.
Based on Your Consent: In some cases, we rely on your consent to process data—for example, for certain advertising activities or the use of specific cookies.
Please note that certain personal data is required for us to provide the services you have requested. If you choose not to provide this information, you may not be able to access all features of the app.
Your Privacy Rights
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), the UK, or Switzerland, you have certain rights regarding your personal data. You can contact us at developer@houpumobi.com to exercise these rights.
We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. Please note that in some situations, we may not be able to fulfill your request, such as when:
It is required or allowed by law;
It could negatively impact someone else's privacy;
It would harm our rights or property; or
The request is clearly unreasonable or excessive.
a) Withdrawing Consent
If we process your data based on your consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time. This will not affect the legality of any processing that occurred before you withdrew consent.
b) Access and Correction
You can ask us what personal data we hold about you and request a copy. You may also ask us to correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete information.
c) Deletion
You can request that we delete your personal data, unless we need to keep it for reasons such as:
Security or fraud prevention;
Fixing errors or debugging;
Exercising freedom of expression; or
Other internal uses consistent with your relationship with us.
d) Restrict Processing
You may ask us to temporarily limit how we use your data if:
You believe the data is inaccurate;
The processing is unlawful;
We no longer need the data, but you need it for legal purposes; or
You’ve objected to processing and we are verifying your request.
e) Object to Processing
You may object to the processing of your personal data in certain situations. We may still process your data if permitted by law.
f) Data Portability
Where technically possible, you can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format, or ask that we transfer it to another service.
g) Automated Decisions
You have the right not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing (including profiling) that significantly affect you, unless authorized under applicable law.
h) Filing a Complaint
If you believe we have not complied with data protection laws, you may contact us or lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
To submit a request, please email us with enough information to verify your identity and clearly specify what right you wish to exercise. We respond to all valid requests within the time required by law. There is generally no fee for requests unless they are repetitive or excessive.
Third-party Partners’ Privacy Policy
Here we list the links to the third-party partners’ privacy policy. Please note that these policies are governed by third parties and we have no control over them.
Google Admob & Firebase
https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en
How Google uses information from sites or apps that use Google’s services
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
Facebook Audience Network & Facebook Analytics
https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy
Children’s Privacy
Our app is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will delete it from our servers as soon as possible. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has shared information with us without your consent, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. If we make changes that significantly affect your rights or how we use your data, we will notify you through the app or by email when appropriate.
By continuing to use the app after changes are posted, you agree to the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about the Policy, you may contact us at email: developer@houpumobi.com