This Privacy Policy explains how MyShort ("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. MyShort 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.
1. Information We Collect
a) Device information
To provide and improve our app, we automatically collect certain technical data from your device, such as:
• Device and operating system details (model, OS version, language, time zone)
• Network and connectivity information (IP address, carrier, network type)
• Advertising and app performance data (Advertising ID, SDK versions, installation source, screen properties, memory usage)
• Identifiers linked to your device (e.g., Android ID)
This helps us deliver ads, troubleshoot issues, and personalize your experience.
b) How you use our app
We gather information about your interactions within the app, including:
• Content you view and features you use
• Time spent in the app and navigation behavior
• Interactions with advertisements
• Diagnostic and performance data (e.g., loading errors, permission statuses)
• Browsing and search history within the service
This data is analyzed using trusted third-party tools like Firebase and Facebook Analytics to improve our service and advertising effectiveness. We do not sell your personal information.
c) Information from third-party services
Our app uses integrated third-party services (e.g., Google AdMob, Facebook Audience Network) that may collect:
• Google Advertising ID
• General location and demographic data
• Information for fraud prevention and ad measurement
• Cookie-related data and device information
These partners operate under their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
d) Advertising ID
We use your Android Advertising ID only for advertising and analytics purposes. It is not linked to identifiable personal information such as your name or email.
e) Information you provide
You may choose to share information directly with us, such as:
• Email address
• Feedback or customer support messages
• Survey responses
• Location details (when required for specific features)
f) Users in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland
If you are in these regions, we process your data in compliance with GDPR and applicable national laws, based on our service agreement with you.
2. How We Use Your Information
a) To Improve Our Services
We use your information to:
• Develop and update our features
• Personalize your experience
• Manage your account and communicate with you
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Send service-related messages, security alerts, and updates
• Show relevant offers within the app or on other platforms
b) To Provide the Services
We process your data to:
• Allow you to access and use the app
• Maintain and operate our Services
• Fulfill your requests
c) For Advertising and Marketing
We may use the following for personalized ads and marketing:
• Advertising ID (e.g., Google Advertising ID)
• General demographic data (e.g., approximate age, region, language)
• How you use the app
We work with third-party advertising partners and may share certain information with them to support these activities. By using our app, you consent to the use of your data for personalized advertising unless you opt out. You can learn more about how these partners handle your data by reviewing their privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices of these third parties.
d) For Security and Fraud Prevention
We are committed to protecting your data and providing a safe user experience. We implement technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access or misuse of your information. We also require our service providers to meet similar security standards.
To maintain security, we process data to:
• Monitor service usage
• Detect and prevent fraud, cheating, and abuse
• Take action against users who violate our policies
Please note that no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to take care when sharing information online. Also, be aware that any information you post in public areas may be viewed by others.
e) Users in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland
If you are located in these regions, we process your personal data in accordance with the GDPR and relevant national laws, under our contractual relationship with you.
3. How We Share Information
We may share your personal information with trusted third-party partners, such as advertisers and analytics providers. These partners may use your information to display relevant ads, measure ad performance, analyze user behavior, and improve their services. Any information shared will be handled according to the third party’s own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies 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 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.
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: developer@houpumobi.com