Privacy Policy for HiveKeeper
Last updated: May 26, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how HiveKeeper ("the App") handles information when you use our mobile application.
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1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
HiveKeeper does not collect, transmit, or share any personal information to external servers. The App operates entirely offline and all data you enter (apiaries, hives, inspections, harvests, tasks, finances) is stored locally on your device only.
The only data collected by third-party services is described below.
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2. THIRD-PARTY ADVERTISING (GOOGLE ADMOB)
HiveKeeper displays banner advertisements provided by Google AdMob. Google AdMob may collect certain device information to serve relevant ads, including:
- Device identifiers (Advertising ID)
- IP address (approximate location)
- Usage data related to ad interactions
This data is collected by Google, not by HiveKeeper. We do not receive or store this information. You can review Google's Privacy Policy at: https://policies.google.com/privacy
To opt out of personalized ads, go to your device Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization.
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3. DATA STORAGE AND RETENTION
All app data (apiaries, hives, inspections, harvests, tasks, financial records) is stored exclusively in a local SQLite database on your device. We do not upload, sync, or transmit this data to any server or cloud service.
Your data is retained on your device for as long as the App is installed. The data persists until one of the following occurs:
- You manually delete a record within the App
- You uninstall the App (this permanently removes the local database)
- You use the "Restore" feature to replace existing data with a backup
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4. HOW TO DELETE YOUR DATA
You have full control over all data stored by HiveKeeper:
a) Delete individual records: Open any apiary, hive, inspection, harvest, task, or financial entry and use the Delete option from the menu.
b) Delete all data at once: Uninstalling the App from your device will permanently remove the local database and all records stored by HiveKeeper.
c) Request data deletion: Since all data is stored only on your device and we have no access to it, there is nothing for us to delete on our end. If you need assistance, contact us at laptrinhungdungcoich@gmail.com and we will guide you through the process.
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5. BACKUP FILES
If you use the Backup feature, HiveKeeper creates a ZIP file containing your local database. This file is saved to your device or shared via your chosen app (email, cloud storage, etc.). HiveKeeper does not have access to this backup file once it leaves your device. You are responsible for the security of any backup files you share or store externally.
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6. PERMISSIONS
HiveKeeper may request the following device permissions:
- Internet access — required only for displaying AdMob advertisements
- External storage read/write — required for creating and restoring backup ZIP files
HiveKeeper does not request access to contacts, camera, microphone, location, or any other sensitive permissions.
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7. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
HiveKeeper does not knowingly collect any information from children under the age of 13. The App does not contain features targeting children.
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8. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
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9. CONTACT US
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
Email: laptrinhungdungcoich@gmail.com