Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
# Privacy Policy for Password Strength Checker
**Effective Date:** January 27, 2025
**Last Updated:** January 27, 2025
**Developer:** Thegsmwork
**Application:** Password Strength Checker
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## 1. Introduction
Welcome to Password Strength Checker! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of any information you provide while using our app.
By using Password Strength Checker, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not use the application.
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## 2. Information We Collect
### 2.1 Information You Provide
Password Strength Checker is designed with privacy-first principles:
- **Passwords Entered:** All passwords you enter for strength checking are processed **locally on your device only**. We do NOT collect, store, transmit, or have any access to the passwords you check.
- **Generated Passwords:** Passwords generated by the app are created locally using a secure random algorithm and are never transmitted to any external servers.
- **No Account Required:** Our app does not require user registration or login, so we don't collect any personal identification information.
### 2.2 Information Automatically Collected
#### Advertisement Data (Google AdMob)
Our app displays advertisements through Google AdMob, which may collect:
- Device identifiers (Advertising ID)
- IP address
- Device type and model
- Operating system version
- Mobile network information
- App interaction data related to ads
- General location (country/region level)
**Important:** This data is collected by Google AdMob, not by us. For more information about Google's data practices, please refer to [Google's Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy).
#### Analytics Data
Currently, we do NOT use any analytics services. However, Google AdMob may collect limited analytics data for ad performance measurement.
### 2.3 Permissions
Our app requires the following permissions:
- **INTERNET:** Required solely for displaying advertisements through Google AdMob. This permission is NOT used to transmit any password data.
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## 3. How We Use Information
### 3.1 Password Processing
- **Local Processing Only:** All password strength analysis is performed using algorithms that run entirely on your device
- **No Cloud Storage:** We do not store passwords in any cloud services or databases
- **No Transmission:** Passwords are never sent over the internet
- **Temporary Memory:** Passwords exist only in your device's temporary memory while being analyzed and are immediately discarded
### 3.2 Advertisement Services
Google AdMob uses collected data to:
- Display relevant advertisements
- Measure ad performance
- Prevent fraud and abuse
- Improve their advertising services
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## 4. Data Storage and Security
### 4.1 Local Storage
- **No Persistent Storage:** The app does not save any passwords or personal data on your device
- **Session Data:** Any data during app usage exists only in volatile memory and is cleared when the app is closed
- **Clipboard Data:** When you copy a generated password, it's stored in your device's clipboard which is managed by your operating system
### 4.2 Security Measures
We implement the following security measures:
- All password processing uses industry-standard algorithms
- No network communication for password-related functions
- Secure random number generation for password creation
- Memory is properly cleared after password processing
- The app follows Android security best practices
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## 5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
### 5.1 We Do NOT Share Your Data
We do not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise share any user information because:
- We don't collect personal information
- Passwords never leave your device
- We have no access to your checked or generated passwords
### 5.2 Third-Party Services
The app uses the following third-party service:
**Google AdMob**
- Purpose: Display advertisements
- Data Collected: As described in Section 2.2
- Privacy Policy: [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)
- Opt-out: You can opt-out of personalized ads in your device settings
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## 6. Children's Privacy
Password Strength Checker is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app's minimum age requirement is set according to Google Play Store policies.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information (though our app doesn't collect any), please contact us immediately.
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## 7. Your Privacy Rights
### 7.1 Your Controls
You have the following controls over your data:
- **Password Data:** Since all processing is local, you have complete control. Simply closing the app removes all password data from memory
- **Advertisement Preferences:** You can control ad personalization through your device's Google Ads settings
- **App Permissions:** You can revoke the Internet permission in your device settings (this will disable ads but the core functionality will still work)
- **Clipboard:** You can clear your clipboard at any time through your device
### 7.2 Data Deletion
Since we don't collect or store any personal data:
- There is no data to request deletion of
- Uninstalling the app removes all app-related data from your device
- Any passwords in your clipboard should be cleared manually
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## 8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
- Providing a notice in the app (for significant changes)
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
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## 9. Data Breach Notification
In the unlikely event of a data breach:
- Since we don't collect or store user data, there is minimal risk
- If any vulnerability is discovered in the app, we will release an update immediately
- Users will be notified through app store update notes
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## 10. International Data Transfers
- All password processing occurs locally on your device
- AdMob may transfer data internationally as per Google's policies
- By using the app, you consent to the transfer of ad-related data as described in Google's Privacy Policy
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## 11. Legal Compliance
This app complies with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Google Play Store policies
- Android platform requirements
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## 12 Technology Stack
- Platform: Android
- Language: Kotlin
- Ad Service: Google AdMob
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## 13. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
**Developer:** Thegsmwork
**Email:** thegsmwork@gmail.com
For issues related to Google AdMob and advertising:
- Please refer to [Google's Privacy Help Center](https://support.google.com/policies/answer/9581826)
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## 14. Acceptance of This Policy
By using Password Strength Checker, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our application.
Your continued use of the application following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
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## 15. Additional Disclosures
### 15.1 California Residents (CCPA)
California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information. Since we don't collect personal information, these rights are inherently protected.
### 15.2 European Users (GDPR)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA):
- **Legal Basis:** We don't process personal data, so no legal basis is required
- **Data Controller:** Not applicable as we don't control any personal data
- **Data Protection Officer:** Not required as we don't process personal data
### 15.3 Accessibility
We are committed to ensuring our Privacy Policy is accessible to all users. If you need this policy in an alternative format, please contact us.
## Version History
- **Version 1.0** (January 27, 2025): Initial Privacy Policy
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