1. Scope of Application
This Privacy Policy applies to all services provided by the Photo Recover Restore (hereinafter referred to as "the Product"), including but not limited to the photo and video file recovery functions, related auxiliary services, and any updates or upgrades of the Product. This Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your information when you use our Product, as well as your rights and ways to exercise them regarding your information. By using the Product, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Policy.
2. How We Collect and Use Your Information
2.1 Information We Collect
We only collect the information necessary to provide and improve the Product's services, which mainly include the following categories:
•Device Information: When you use the Product, we or our third-party service providers (Firebase, Google AdMob) may collect basic information about your device, such as device model, operating system version, device unique identifier (e.g., IMEI, UUID, Android ID, Advertising ID), storage space status, network connection type (Wi-Fi/cellular), and device location (approximate location based on IP address, only if necessary for advertising targeting). This information helps us ensure the compatibility of the Product with your device, optimize the recovery function, and helps third-party tools analyze user behavior or deliver targeted advertisements.
•Information Required for Restoring Functionality：Permissions Requested: To scan your device storage for files that can be recovered, the app must request the following permissions:Storage Permission: Allows reading the contents of your device storage for scanning and writing recovered files to a location you choose.All Files Access Permission: For devices running Android 11 or later, this permission is needed to fully access and scan all files on your local device. It also ensures recovered files can be securely saved to your device storage.
•File Metadata Related to Recovery: To realize the photo and video recovery function, we need to collect metadata of the files to be recovered on your device, such as file name, file format, creation time, modification time, and storage path.
•Usage Logs: We or our third-party service providers (Firebase, Google AdMob) may collect logs of your use of the Product, such as the time you start and stop using the Product, the recovery functions you use, the success or failure status of recovery operations, the duration of using specific features, and your interaction with advertisements (e.g., whether you click on an ad, the type of ad you view). These logs are used by us to optimize the Product's user experience and by third-party tools to analyze user behavior and improve ad relevance.
•Advertising-Related Information: When you use the Product's ad-supported features, Google AdMob may collect your Advertising ID, device usage habits, and ad interaction data to deliver personalized advertisements that match your interests. This information is used solely for advertising purposes and is not linked to your personal identity (such as your name or email address) unless you explicitly provide such identity information.
2.2 Purposes of Using Your Information
We use the collected information only for the following legitimate purposes:
•To provide the core recovery services of the Product, including locating the files to be recovered, analyzing the recoverability of files, and completing the recovery and restoration of photos and videos.
•To optimize and improve the Product's performance and functions: We use device information and usage logs to adjust the recovery algorithm to improve the recovery success rate; Firebase uses collected user behavior data to generate analytics reports, helping us understand how users interact with the Product and optimize the user interface and feature design.
•To deliver advertising services: Google AdMob uses collected device information, Advertising ID, and ad interaction data to deliver targeted, relevant advertisements to you, and to measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns (e.g., ad impressions, click-through rates). You can manage or disable personalized ads through your device settings (e.g., reset Advertising ID or enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization" on Android/iOS).
•To respond to your inquiries and feedback, solve the problems you encounter when using the Product, and provide technical support.
•To ensure the security of the Product and your information, such as detecting and preventing malicious attacks, fraud, and other illegal activities, and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of your information (this applies to both us and third-party service providers).
•To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations, such as responding to legal inquiries from government agencies or judicial authorities (this applies to both us and third-party service providers).
3. How We Share Your Information
We attach great importance to the protection of your information and will not sell, rent, or transfer your information to any third party without your explicit consent, except in the following circumstances (including sharing with third-party service providers):
•With Authorized Third-Party Service Providers:
a.Firebase (Google LLC): We share device information (excluding sensitive personal information) and Product usage logs with Firebase to enable analytics services, such as tracking user engagement, identifying frequently used features, and optimizing Product performance. .
b.Google AdMob (Google LLC): We share your device's Advertising ID, device model, operating system version, and ad interaction data with Google AdMob to enable it to deliver personalized advertisements and measure ad effectiveness. .
c.Other Service Providers: We may entrust other third-party service providers to provide specific services for the Product. These service providers can only access the information necessary to perform their services and are required to comply with this Privacy Policy, relevant laws and regulations, and the privacy policies of their own companies, and not to use the information for any other purposes.
•For Legal Reasons: We or our third-party service providers may share your information if required by law, regulation, legal process (such as a court order, subpoena), or government agency request, or to protect our legitimate rights and interests, the safety of users, or public interests (such as preventing fraud or responding to emergencies).
•In Case of Merger, Acquisition, or Asset Transfer: If we undergo a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or other business restructuring, your information may be transferred as part of the business assets. We will notify you in advance (e.g., through a prominent notice in the Product or an email) and ensure that the transferee complies with this Privacy Policy to protect your information. Third-party service providers (such as Firebase and Google AdMob) will handle information transfer in accordance with their own privacy policies and legal requirements.
4. Third-Party Service Instructions
The Product integrates third-party services to improve user experience and provide necessary functions. The following are key details about these services:
•Firebase (provided by Google LLC): A mobile analytics and development platform used to collect and analyze user behavior data (e.g., feature usage frequency, crash logs) to help us optimize the Product. Firebase does not collect sensitive personal information (such as photo/video content) and processes data in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy. For more information, visit: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy/
•Google AdMob (provided by Google LLC): A mobile advertising service used to display relevant advertisements in the Product (to support free access to core recovery functions). AdMob collects Advertising ID and ad interaction data to deliver personalized ads. You can manage ad preferences through device settings. For more information, visit: https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543 .
•Google Play Services
visit:https://policies.google.com/privacy
visit: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/update/printable
•Vungle
visit:https://vungle.com/privacy/
•AppLovin
visit:https://www.applovin.com/privacy/
•Adjust
visit:https://www.adjust.com/terms/privacy-policy/
Please note that third-party service providers are independent entities, and their information processing activities are subject to their own privacy policies and legal obligations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party services. We recommend that you carefully read the privacy policies of these third parties before using the Product to understand how they collect and use your information.
5. Data Security
We take a series of measures to protect the security of your information and prevent unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification, or destruction of your information. However, please note that no data transmission or storage method is 100% secure. Although we have taken strict security measures, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information. You should also take appropriate measures to protect your information, such as not sharing your device with others at will, and promptly updating the Product and device operating system.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions, suggestions, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or the handling of your information, please contact us through the following channels:
•Email: abdalrhmanr444@gmail.com
We will review your inquiry and respond to you within [15-30 working days, depending on actual business conditions] after receiving it.
7. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time in accordance with changes in laws and regulations, changes in the Product's services, or changes in user needs.
Your continued use of the Product after the update of this Policy means that you agree to the updated content. We recommend that you regularly review this Privacy Policy to understand the latest information about how we protect your information.