Privacy Policy for CurrencyHub Live
Last Updated: December 11, 2025
Introduction
CurrencyHub Live ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the "App"). Please read this privacy policy carefully.
Information We Collect
1. Information You Provide to Us
Personal Information
- We do NOT collect any personally identifiable information (name, email, phone number, address) unless you explicitly provide it for support purposes.
User Preferences
- Currency preferences and favorites
- Notification settings
- Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
- Alert configurations for exchange rates
- Calculation history (stored locally on your device)
2. Automatically Collected Information
Device Information
- Device type and model
- Operating system version
- App version
- Unique device identifiers (for crash reporting only)
Usage Data
- App features used
- Time spent in the app
- Crash logs and error reports
- Network connectivity status
Location Information
- We do NOT collect precise location data
- We may detect your general region based on IP address for providing relevant currency suggestions
3. Third-Party Data Sources
Exchange Rate Data
- We fetch real-time exchange rates from open.er-api.com (Open Exchange Rates API)
- This API does not require authentication and does not collect personal information
- Data is used solely for displaying currency conversion rates
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
Primary Functions
- Provide accurate currency conversion calculations
- Display real-time exchange rates and cryptocurrency prices
- Show historical rate charts and trends
- Send rate alert notifications (if enabled by you)
- Cache data for offline functionality
App Improvement
- Analyze app usage to improve features and user experience
- Debug and fix crashes or errors
- Optimize app performance
Notifications
- Send push notifications for rate alerts (only if you opt-in)
- Notify you about significant currency rate changes
- All notifications can be disabled in app settings
Data Storage and Security
Local Storage
- All your preferences, favorites, and calculation history are stored locally on your device
- We use encrypted SharedPreferences for sensitive data
- No personal data is transmitted to our servers
Data Security
- We implement industry-standard security measures
- All API communications use HTTPS encryption
- We do not store payment information (the app is free)
Data Retention
- Locally stored data remains on your device until you uninstall the app or clear app data
- Cached exchange rate data is automatically updated every 5 minutes
- You can clear all local data through app settings
Third-Party Services
Our app may use the following third-party services:
1. Open Exchange Rates API (open.er-api.com)
- Purpose: Fetching real-time currency exchange rates
- Data Shared: None (public API with no authentication)
- Privacy Policy:*[https://www.exchangerate-api.com/terms](https://www.exchangerate-api.com/terms)
2. Flutter Framework (Google)
- Purpose: App development framework
- Data Shared: Basic device and usage analytics (optional)
- Privacy Policy: [https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/](https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/)
3. Google Play Services (Android only)
- Purpose:App distribution and updates
- Data Shared: Device information for app compatibility
- Privacy Policy: [https://policies.google.com/privacy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)
4. Firebase Crashlytics (Optional - if implemented)
- Purpose: Crash reporting and app stability monitoring
- Data Shared: Crash logs, device model, OS version
- Privacy Policy: [https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy](https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy)
Permissions Required
Our app requests the following permissions:
Internet Access (REQUIRED)
- Purpose: Fetch real-time exchange rates and cryptocurrency prices
- Usage: Data is downloaded but not uploaded
Network State Access (REQUIRED)
- Purpose: Detect online/offline status to enable caching
- Usage: Ensures smooth offline functionality
Notifications (OPTIONAL)
- Purpose: Send rate alert notifications
- Usage: Only if you enable rate alerts in settings
- Control: Can be disabled in device or app settings
Wake Lock (OPTIONAL)
- Purpose: Keep screen on during rate monitoring
- Usage: Only when actively viewing live rates
Boot Completed (OPTIONAL)
- Purpose: Restart rate monitoring after device reboot
- Usage: Only if you have active rate alerts
Children's Privacy
CurrencyHub Live is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information.
Your Privacy Rights
You have the following rights regarding your data:
Access and Control
- View all data stored locally through app settings
- Export your favorites and preferences
- Delete all local data by clearing app data or uninstalling
Opt-Out Rights
- Disable notifications in app or device settings
- Turn off crash reporting (if available in settings)
- Use the app offline without sharing usage data
Data Deletion
- Uninstalling the app removes all locally stored data
- No data remains on our servers (we don't have servers for user data)
International Data Transfers
- Exchange rate data is fetched from international APIs
- No personal data is transferred internationally
- App functions work globally without geographic restrictions
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated policy in the app or on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Version History:
- v1.0 (December 11, 2025): Initial release
Data Breach Notification
In the unlikely event of a data breach affecting user data:
- We will notify affected users within 72 hours
- We will provide details about the breach and remediation steps
- We will report to relevant authorities as required by law
Third-Party Links
Our app may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., exchange rate sources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
Cookies and Tracking
- We do NOT use cookies in the mobile app
- We do NOT use third-party tracking or advertising SDKs
- We do NOT sell or share your data with advertisers
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Developer: Gul Faraz Ahmed
Email: gulfarazahmed08@gmail.com
Website: www.guldev.com
Support: Within the app, go to Settings → Support
Legal Compliance
This Privacy Policy complies with:
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation - EU)
- CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act - USA)
- COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act - USA)
- Google Play Store privacy requirements
Consent
By using CurrencyHub Live, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the app.
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Summary (Quick Read)
✅ What we collect: App preferences, currency favorites, usage data (all stored locally)
✅ What we DON'T collect: Name, email, location, payment info, contacts
✅ Third-party data: Exchange rates from open APIs (no personal data shared)
✅ Your control: All data stored on YOUR device, delete anytime
✅ Notifications: Only if you enable rate alerts (opt-in)
✅ Security: HTTPS encryption, local storage, no cloud servers
✅ Ads: None (we don't track or sell your data)
Bottom Line: Your privacy matters. We only store what's needed for the app to work, and it stays on your device.
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*This privacy policy was last reviewed and updated on December 11, 2025.*