# Privacy Policy - Flow Rate simulator
**Last Updated:** February 18, 2026
**Effective Date:** February 18, 2026
## 📋 Overview
This Privacy Policy describes how Flow Rate simulator ("the App") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our mobile application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices.
## 🔍 Information We Collect
### 📊 **Automatically Collected Information**
- **App Usage Data**: Anonymous usage statistics to improve app performance
- **Device Information**: Android version, device model for compatibility purposes
- **Crash Reports**: Technical error reports to fix bugs and improve stability
- **Ad Interaction Data**: Anonymous data about ad engagement for revenue optimization
### 📱 **Information We DO NOT Collect**
- Personal identification information (name, email, phone)
- Location data
- Contact information
- Financial information
- Photos, videos, or personal files
- Social media information
## 🎯 How We Use Information
### ✅ **Legitimate Purposes**
- **App Improvement**: Usage analytics to enhance features and performance
- **Bug Fixing**: Crash reports to identify and resolve technical issues
- **Ad Optimization**: Ad interaction data to improve ad relevance and user experience
- **Compatibility**: Device information to ensure the app works on your specific device
- **Analytics**: Anonymous usage patterns to understand how the app is used
### ❌ **What We DON'T Do**
- Sell your personal information to third parties
- Share your data with marketers
- Create profiles about you
- Track your location
- Access your personal files or contacts
## 📊 Third-Party Services
### 🎯 **Google AdMob**
- **Purpose**: Display advertisements within the app
- **Data Collected**: Anonymous advertising identifiers, app usage data
- **Control**: You can control ad preferences through your device settings
- **Policy**: Governed by Google's Privacy Policy
### 🔥 **Google Firebase Analytics**
- **Purpose**: Anonymous app usage analytics
- **Data Collected**: Anonymous usage patterns, crash reports
- **Control**: No personal identification, aggregated data only
## 🔒 Data Security
### 🛡️ **Protection Measures**
- **Encryption**: Data transmission uses secure protocols
- **Access Controls**: Limited access to collected data
- **Regular Updates**: Security patches and improvements
- **Compliance**: Follow industry best practices for data protection
### 📱 **Local Storage**
- **Calculations**: All flow rate calculations are performed locally on your device
- **Input Data**: Volume, time, and flow factor inputs are stored locally only
- **No Cloud Storage**: No calculation data is transmitted to external servers
## 👤 User Rights
### 🎮 **Your Control**
- **Access**: View what data is collected (minimal anonymous data only)
- **Deletion**: Request deletion of any collected data
- **Opt-Out**: Disable ad personalization through device settings
- **Transparency**: Clear information about data practices
### 🔧 **How to Exercise Rights**
- **Email**: will.04@outlook.com
- **Play Store**: Contact us through the Google Play Store listing
## 📱 Data Retention
### ⏰ **Retention Periods**
- **Analytics Data**: Retained for 26 months for trend analysis
- **Crash Reports**: Retained for 12 months for debugging purposes
- **Ad Data**: Retained according to Google's policies (typically 13 months)
- **Local Data**: Stored on your device until you uninstall the app
### 🗑️ **Automatic Deletion**
- Data is automatically deleted when retention periods expire
- Local data is deleted when you uninstall the app
- No long-term storage of personal information
## 👶 Children's Privacy
### 🚫 **No Child Data Collection**
- The App is not directed to children under 13
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from children
- If we become aware of child data collection, we delete it immediately
- Parents can contact us with privacy concerns
## 🌍 International Data Transfers
### 🌐 **Global Service**
- Data may be processed in countries where Google operates
- Transfers comply with applicable privacy laws
- Standard contractual clauses protect your data
- GDPR and CCPA compliance where applicable
## 📞 Contact Information
### 💌 **Questions or Concerns**
- **App Name**: Flow Rate Calculator
- **Developer**: Willey04
- **Email**: will.04@outlook.com
- **Response Time**: Within 7 business days
### 🔄 **Policy Updates**
- **Notification**: Changes will be posted in the app and Play Store
- **Effective Date**: New policies take effect immediately upon posting
- **Review**: Check this policy periodically for updates
## 🔐 Commitment
We are committed to:
- **Transparency**: Clear information about data practices
- **Security**: Protecting your information with industry standards
- **Control**: Giving you choices about your data
- **Improvement**: Continuously enhancing privacy protections
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**This Privacy Policy is designed to be comprehensive and easy to understand. By using Flow Rate Calculator, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.**
**Last Updated:** February 18, 2026
**Version:** 1.0.1