Last updated: February 21, 2025
Rova Star is a mobile application available on Google Play (Android) and the Apple App Store (iOS). This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our app on these platforms.
This Privacy Policy describes how Rova Star (“we,” “our,” or “the app”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application on Google Play (Android) and the Apple App Store (iOS).
By using Rova Star, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the app.
We may collect the following types of information:
Account information: Email address, phone number, name, and other details you give when you register or sign in (including via Firebase Authentication).
Profile and preferences: Data you add to your profile or settings within the app.
Content you submit: Any text, images, or other content you upload or submit through the app (e.g., via image picker or forms).
Device information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers (e.g., Android ID), and app version (via packages such as device_info_plus, package_info_plus).
Usage data: How you use the app (e.g., features used, screens viewed) to improve the service and fix issues.
Connectivity data: Network and connectivity status (e.g., via connectivity_plus) to provide a stable experience.
Location data: With your permission, we may collect your device’s location (via location, geocoding, and map-related features) to provide location-based features, such as maps and address-related functionality.
Push notification data: We may use Firebase Cloud Messaging (and similar services) to send you push notifications. This can involve device tokens and notification preferences.
Biometric authentication: If you choose to use fingerprint or face recognition (e.g., via local_auth), authentication is processed on your device. We do not store your actual biometric data on our servers.
In-app browsing: If you open web pages inside the app (e.g., in-app browser or payment flows), we may receive data related to those sessions as needed for the feature (e.g., completing a payment).
Screenshots: If the app uses screenshot functionality, it is used only as described in the app (e.g., for support or sharing within the app) and not for undisclosed tracking.
We do not sell your personal information.
We use the information we collect to:
Create and manage your account and authenticate you.
Provide, maintain, and improve the app (including maps, location features, and notifications).
Send you important updates, security alerts, and support messages.
Respond to your requests and provide customer support.
Analyze usage to improve performance and user experience.
Comply with applicable laws and protect our rights and safety.
We may share your information only in these situations:
Service providers: With trusted partners who help us operate the app (e.g., hosting, analytics, push notifications), under strict confidentiality and data-processing agreements.
Google and Apple: As required for distribution on Google Play and the Apple App Store (e.g., account and device-related data as per their policies).
Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
With your consent: When you have given clear consent for a specific type of sharing.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing.
Data may be stored on your device (e.g., via local storage such as Hive or Shared Preferences) and on our or our providers’ servers.
We use industry-standard measures (including encryption where appropriate) to protect your data.
No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We keep your information only as long as needed to provide the app, comply with law, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
You can request deletion of your account and associated data (see “Your Rights” below).
Depending on your region (e.g., EU, UK, California), you may have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you.
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Delete your data or account.
Object or restrict certain processing.
Data portability (receive your data in a portable format where applicable).
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent (e.g., optional features).
To exercise these rights or ask questions, contact us using the details in the “Contact Us” section. You can also use in-app settings where available (e.g., disabling location, managing notifications).
Location: You can turn off location access in your device settings; some features may then be limited.
Push notifications: You can disable push notifications in device or app settings.
Biometrics: You can choose not to use biometric login; it is optional.
Rova Star is not directed at children under 13 (or the applicable age in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected a child’s data, please contact us and we will delete it.
Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses or other approved mechanisms) where required by law.
The app may use third-party services that have their own privacy policies, including:
Google: Maps, Firebase (Authentication, Cloud Messaging), and related Google services (Google Privacy Policy).
Apple: Sign in, push notifications, and other Apple services (Apple Privacy Policy).
We encourage you to read their policies. We are not responsible for the practices of these third parties.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy in the app and/or updating the “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.