Last Updated: 2025-10-13
Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes the practices of MicroShort ("we," "us," or "our") regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information when you access or use our mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Services").
We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Policy outlines the types of information we collect, the purposes for which we use it, and the security measures we implement to safeguard your data. In providing the Services, MicroShort may function as a data controller where we determine the purposes and means of processing your personal data. In specific circumstances where we process data on behalf of third parties and according to their instructions, we act as a data processor.
By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the terms of this Policy. Your use of the Services constitutes your agreement to the practices described herein. If you do not agree with this Policy, you must immediately discontinue the use of our Services. Please be advised that restricting the processing of certain information may limit your access to the full functionality of the Services.
We reserve the right to update this Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide, improve, and personalize our Services. The data we collect falls into the following categories:
a) Automatically Collected Information (Device & Usage Data)
When you use our App, we automatically collect certain information from your device. This includes:
• Device Information: Hardware model, operating system version, unique device identifiers (such as Android Advertising ID), system language, and time zone.
• Network Information: IP address, mobile carrier, and network connection type (e.g., Wi-Fi, 4G/5G).
• Usage Data: Information about your interaction with the App, including features you use, content you view, session duration, browsing and search history within the App, and your interactions with advertisements.
• Performance Data: Diagnostic data such as crash logs, loading errors, and performance metrics (e.g., memory usage).
b) Information for Advertising and Analytics
We, and our trusted third-party partners (such as Google AdMob and Facebook Audience Network), use your Android Advertising ID and other collected data for:
• Serving personalized advertisements.
• Measuring ad campaign effectiveness.
• Performing analytics to understand user behavior and improve our Services.
This information is not linked to directly identifiable personal information like your name or email. You can reset your Advertising ID or manage your ad preferences in your device settings.
c) Information from Third-Party Services
Our App integrates third-party services (e.g., Google AdMob, Facebook Analytics) that may collect information directly from your device pursuant to their own privacy policies. This may include:
• Advertising IDs.
• General location and demographic data (inferred, not precise).
• Data for fraud prevention and security.
• Cookie and similar technologies data.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties to understand their practices.
d) Information You Provide Directly
You may choose to provide us with information voluntarily, such as:
• Contact information (e.g., email address) when you contact customer support.
• Feedback, survey responses, or bug reports.
• Precise location data, if you grant permission for a specific feature that requires it.
e) Legal Basis for Processing (EEA, UK, and Switzerland)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, and Switzerland, we process your personal data on the legal basis of performing our contract with you (i.e., providing the Services). Where applicable, we also rely on our legitimate interests (e.g., in improving our Services and advertising) and your consent where required by law, such as for certain types of cookies or data processing.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect serves several essential purposes to operate, improve, and secure our Services. Specifically, we use your information for the following purposes:
a) Service Provision and Account Management
We process your data to fulfill our contractual obligations to you and provide the core functionality of the App. This includes:
• Enabling your access to and use of the App and its features.
• Creating and managing your account.
• Fulfilling your requests and providing customer support.
• Communicating with you regarding service-related updates, security alerts, and administrative messages.
b) Service Improvement and Personalization
We use data analytics to understand how our Services are used, which allows us to:
• Develop, improve, and optimize the functionality and performance of the App.
• Personalize your experience by tailoring content and features to your preferences.
• Conduct research and analysis to drive innovation and update our features.
c) Advertising and Marketing
We and our third-party advertising partners (such as Google AdMob) use information like your Android Advertising ID, general demographic data (e.g., approximate age range, language, region), and app usage data to:
• Display personalized advertisements within the App and on other platforms.
• Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
• Undertake other marketing activities based on our legitimate interests.
Your consent for the use of your data for personalized advertising is inferred by your use of the App, in accordance with your device settings. You can opt-out of personalized ads at any time by adjusting your advertising preferences in your device's settings. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of our advertising partners for more information on their practices. Please note that we are not responsible for the data handling practices of these third parties.
d) Security, Fraud Prevention, and Safety
To protect our users and Services, we use your information based on our legitimate interests in maintaining a secure environment. This includes:
• Implementing technical and organizational security measures to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
• Monitoring service usage to detect, prevent, and investigate fraud, cheating, abuse, and other harmful activities.
• Enforcing our Terms of Service and taking action against policy violations.
While we strive to protect your information, please be aware that no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. We also remind you that any information you disclose in public areas of the App may be viewed by other users.
e) Legal Basis for Processing (For Users in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds under the GDPR and relevant national laws:
• Performance of a Contract: Processing necessary to provide the Services to you under our Terms of Service.
• Legitimate Interests: Processing for purposes such as service improvement, marketing, and security, where our interests are not overridden by your data protection rights.
• Consent: Where required by law, for example, for certain uses of cookies or precise location data, we will obtain your explicit consent.
3. How We Share Your Information
We value your trust and are committed to being transparent about how your information is shared. We do not sell your personal information. However, to provide, maintain, and improve our Services, we may share information with the following types of third parties under strict confidentiality agreements:
• Service Providers and Partners: We engage with trusted companies and individuals (such as analytics providers like Google Analytics and advertising networks like Google AdMob) to perform services on our behalf. These services include data hosting, analytics, advertising, and customer support. These partners are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes we have authorized and to protect it securely.
• For Legal Obligations and Safety: We may disclose information if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to:
o Comply with any applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
o Protect the security, rights, and property of our users, the public, or our company.
o Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues.
Any information shared with third parties will be handled in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy practices of these third parties for more information.
4. App Permissions
To provide full functionality, our app may request certain permissions. You can decline these permissions, but please note that doing so may affect the performance or availability of some features. The permissions we may request include:
• View Wi-Fi connections – Allows the app to detect Wi-Fi networks and support network-dependent features.
• View network connections – Helps the app check internet connectivity and maintain stable operation.
• Receive data from the internet – Enables the app to receive cloud messages and online content.
• Full network access – Used to connect to our services and retrieve necessary data.
• Run at startup – Lets the app initialize when your device reboots to provide timely notifications.
• Prevent device from sleeping – Allows the app to run continuous tasks without interruption.
• Control status bar expansion – Helps adjust interface elements during user interaction.
These permissions are used only to support the features described and improve your app experience.
5. 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.
6. Your Data Protection Rights
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have certain data subject rights under applicable data protection laws. You may exercise these rights by contacting us at dickyyusmin97@gmail.com.
We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by law. To protect your privacy, we will need to verify your identity before processing your request. Please note that your rights are not absolute, and we may decline to process a request where permitted or required by law, such as when the request is manifestly unfounded or excessive, or if it infringes on the rights of others.
Your rights include:
a) Right to Withdraw Consent
Where we rely on your consent as the legal basis for processing, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
b) Right of Access and Rectification
You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you and to receive a copy of it. You also have the right to request that we correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
c) Right to Erasure ('Right to be Forgotten')
You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data. This right is not absolute and may not apply if we need to retain the data for purposes such as complying with a legal obligation, establishing, exercising, or defending legal claims, or for purposes of public interest.
d) Right to Restriction of Processing
You have the right to request that we temporarily restrict the processing of your personal data in specific circumstances, for example, while we verify the accuracy of data you contest, or if the processing is unlawful and you prefer restriction over erasure.
e) Right to Object to Processing
You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of your personal data which is based on our legitimate interests. We will cease processing unless we have compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights, and freedoms, or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.
f) Right to Data Portability
Where we process your data by automated means based on your consent or for the performance of a contract, you have the right to receive the personal data you provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and, where technically feasible, to transmit it to another controller.
g) Right to Object to Automated Decision-Making
You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you, unless such processing is necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract, or is based on your explicit consent.
h) Right to Lodge a Complaint
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority in your country of residence if you believe our processing of your personal data violates applicable law.
To submit a request, please contact us via email with sufficient information to verify your identity and specify the right you wish to exercise. We provide this service free of charge unless the requests are manifestly unfounded or excessive.
7. 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
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about the Policy, you may contact us at email: dickyyusmin97@gmail.com