Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 12/10/2024

1. Introduction
   Status Saver: Status Download ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application, Status Saver: Status Download, available on Google Play. This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA).

2. Information We Collect
   a. Permissions and Data Collection
   To provide you with the functionality of saving statuses (images or videos) to your device, our app requires the following permissions:

   • android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: This permission allows us to access media files stored on your device, enabling you to view and select statuses for saving.

   • android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES: This permission enables access to image files on your device, which is necessary for allowing users to choose images from statuses to save.

   • android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO: This permission allows the app to access video files stored on your device, facilitating the selection and saving of videos.

   • android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED: This permission grants access to visual media files that you have selected, enhancing the management of your saved statuses.

   • android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: This permission is crucial for saving the selected images or videos to your device’s external storage, allowing for later access and viewing.

   • android.permission.INTERNET: This permission is necessary for accessing the internet to enable features such as Firebase Performance Monitoring, Analytics, and Crashlytics, which help us improve app functionality and monitor performance.

3. b. Automatically Collected Information
   When you use our app, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

   • Device Information: This includes your device model, operating system version, and device identifiers, which help us optimize the app’s performance across various devices.

   • Usage Data: Information about your interactions with the app, such as the features you use and the duration of your sessions, is collected to enhance user experience and functionality.

   • Performance Data: Data gathered through Firebase Performance Monitoring and Analytics helps us identify performance issues and user behavior patterns, guiding improvements to the app.

4. How We Use Your Information
   We use the permissions and data mentioned above solely for the following purposes:

   • To enable you to save statuses (images and videos) to your device’s external storage.

   • To display statuses within the app for viewing purposes.

   • To manage app functionality and improve user experience through Firebase Performance and Analytics.

   • To monitor app performance and errors using Crashlytics.

5. We do not share, sell, or transfer your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Data Controller Contact Information
   Data Controller: Selftox Squad
   Email: selftoxsquad@gmail.com
   For any data-related inquiries, please contact us at the above email.

7. Data Protection Officer (DPO)
   At this time, we do not have a designated Data Protection Officer (DPO). For any privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact us at selftoxsquad@gmail.com.

8. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data (GDPR Compliance)
   Under the GDPR, we process your data based on the following legal grounds:

   • Consent: By granting the necessary permissions, you consent to the processing of your data as described in this Privacy Policy.

   • Legitimate Interests: We process your data to provide the core functionality of the app and improve our services.

9. Your Rights (GDPR)
   If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

   • Right to Access: You can request access to the data we hold about you.

   • Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.

   • Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your data under certain conditions.

   • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your data.

   • Right to Data Portability: You can request that your data be transferred to another organization.

   • Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your data.

10. To exercise these rights, please contact us at selftoxsquad@gmail.com.

11. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Rights
    If you are a resident of California, you have the following rights under the CCPA:

    • Right to Know: You can request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal data we have collected about you.

    • Right to Delete: You can request the deletion of personal data we have collected, subject to certain exceptions.

    • Right to Opt-Out: You can request that we do not sell your personal data. (Note: We do not sell personal data.)

    • Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not be discriminated against for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

12. To exercise these rights, please contact us at selftoxsquad@gmail.com.

13. Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) Rights
    If you are a resident of Virginia, you have the following rights under the VCDPA:

    • Right to Access: You can request access to your personal data.

    • Right to Correct: You can request corrections to your data.

    • Right to Delete: You can request the deletion of your personal data.

    • Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of targeted advertising, the sale of personal data, or profiling.

14. To exercise these rights, please contact us at selftoxsquad@gmail.com.

15. Right to Know if Data is Shared

You have the right to know whether your personal data is shared with third parties. We do not share your personal data for marketing purposes. If you would like to know more about how your data is used, please contact us at selftoxsquad@gmail.com.

11. Opt-Out of Data Sharing or Selling

We do not sell your personal data. However, if you wish to opt-out of any non-essential data sharing, such as analytics or performance tracking, you can do so by following these steps:

• In-App Settings: Navigate to the app’s settings and toggle off any data-sharing options, such as performance tracking or usage data.

• Contact Us: You can also request to opt-out of any data sharing by contacting us directly at selftoxsquad@gmail.com. We will process your request and confirm the opt-out.

• Device Settings: On your device, you can adjust your privacy settings to limit app access to certain types of data. For example, you can revoke permissions for storage or media access under your phone’s app settings.

We respect your privacy rights, and by opting out, you will still be able to use the core functionality of the app.

12. Data Retention

We retain data only for as long as necessary to provide the app's core functionalities. Data collected via permissions is used only during the active session of the app and is not stored once you close the app. No personal data is retained beyond this period.

13. Data Security

We take the security of your data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the security of your data.

14. Third-Party Links

Our app may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before engaging with them.

15. Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the updated date will be indicated at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at selftoxsquad@gmail.com.