Closed Testing Privacy Policy

Closed Testing (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use the Closed Testing mobile application (the “App”).
By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Our goal is to provide a secure, transparent platform where developers register their apps for closed beta testing and testers provide feedback responsibly.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you create an account or log in:

• We collect your email address and password through Firebase Authentication.

• Passwords are securely processed by Firebase and are never visible to us.
  
  

1.2 App Submission Data

When a developer submits an app for testing, we may collect:

• Google Group link

• Android testing (beta) link

• Web links or related resources

• App details entered for the testing process
  
  

This information is stored securely in Firebase Firestore and displayed to testers to support the testing network.

1.3 Usage Data

We may automatically collect non-personal, anonymized technical data, including:

• Crash reports

• Device type

• Technical performance metrics

• In-app interactions
  
  

This data does not contain personal identifiers and is used only to improve app performance and user experience.

1.4 Advertising Data (AdMob)

We use Google Mobile Ads (AdMob) to show ads in the App.
AdMob may collect:

• Advertising ID

• Device information

• Approximate location (non-GPS)

• App interaction data

• Diagnostic and performance data
  
  

This data helps deliver ads, measure ad performance, reduce fraud, and improve the ad experience.
AdMob handles all data according to Google’s Privacy Policy and Google Play Families and User Data policies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

• Authenticate and manage user accounts

• Allow developers to register and share apps for testing

• Enable testers to discover and test submitted apps

• Display ads using AdMob

• Analyze and improve app performance

• Maintain a fair and reliable testing environment
  
  

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information for advertising or marketing purposes.

AdMob shows ads independently based on its own systems and does not receive your email or app submission data.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We share information only under the following conditions:

3.1 Service Providers

We use the following trusted providers:

• Firebase Authentication

• Firebase Firestore

• Firebase Crashlytics / Analytics

• Google Mobile Ads (AdMob)
  
  

These services comply with Google’s security and privacy standards.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required to:

• Comply with a legal obligation

• Respond to lawful governmental requests

• Protect our rights or prevent harm

We never share your information with unauthorized or unknown third parties.

4. Data Security

We prioritize the security of your data. Protections include:

• Encrypted communication (HTTPS)

• Firebase Security Rules for data access

• Restricted internal access to all personal information

• Industry-standard security safeguards

While no online platform is 100% secure, we implement strong measures to protect your information.

5. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain user data only as long as necessary to:

• Operate the App

• Provide testing and developer services

• Comply with legal obligations

If you wish to delete your account and associated data, contact us at:

📧 appcoding15@gmail.com

Your request will be processed within a reasonable timeframe.

6. Children’s Privacy

Closed Testing is not intended for children under age 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13.

If you believe a child has created an account, please contact us immediately so we can remove the data.

7. Ads and Third-Party Services

Our App uses:

• Google Mobile Ads (AdMob)

• Firebase Services
  
  

These services may collect information to:

• Deliver ads

• Measure ad performance

• Detect fraud

• Improve app and ad quality
  
  

You can learn more from:

• Google Privacy Policy

• Google AdMob Policy

Users may also opt out of personalized ads through their device settings (Ads → Reset Advertising ID).

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally.
Changes will be posted here with an updated Effective Date.

We encourage you to review this page periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

📧 appcoding15@gmail.com