PRIVACY POLICY FOR STRANGER THINGS CHARACTERS
Last Updated: 2/12/2025
INTRODUCTION
This Privacy Policy describes how Stranger Things Characters ("we," "our," or "the App") handles information when you use our mobile application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
1. AUTOMATICALLY COLLECTED INFORMATION
Device Information: When you use our App, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- Device type (e.g., smartphone, tablet)
- Operating system version
- Device identifiers
- IP address
- Advertising ID (used for serving personalized ads)
Usage Information: We collect information about how you interact with our App, such as:
- Features you access
- Time spent in the App
- Crashes or errors you encounter
This information is collected automatically through our advertising partners and analytics services to improve the App's performance and user experience.
2. ADVERTISING DATA
Our App uses Google Mobile Ads (AdMob) to display advertisements. AdMob and its advertising partners may collect and use information about you, including:
- Device identifiers (such as Advertising ID)
- Location data (general location based on IP address)
- App usage data
- Demographic information
This data is used to deliver personalized advertisements that may be more relevant to your interests. For more information about how Google uses data, please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy
3. INFORMATION WE DO NOT COLLECT
We do NOT collect:
- Personal information such as your name, email address, or phone number
- Contact information
- Payment information
- Account credentials or passwords
- Biometric data
- Precise location data (GPS coordinates)
- Personal files or documents stored on your device
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
1. To provide and maintain our App services
2. To display advertisements through Google Mobile Ads
3. To analyze App performance and improve user experience
4. To detect and prevent technical issues or errors
5. To comply with legal obligations
THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
Our App integrates with the following third-party services:
1. GOOGLE MOBILE ADS (ADMOB)
- Purpose: Displaying advertisements
- Data collected: Device identifiers, usage data, approximate location
- Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Opt-out: You can opt-out of personalized ads through your device settings (Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt-out of Ads Personalization; iOS: Settings > Privacy > Apple Advertising > Limit Ad Tracking)
2. GOOGLE ANALYTICS (if applicable)
- Purpose: App analytics and performance monitoring
- Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
DATA STORAGE
- All character data is stored locally on your device within the App
- Cached images may be stored locally for faster loading
- Advertising and analytics data is processed and stored by our third-party partners according to their respective privacy policies
- We do not maintain servers or databases that store your personal information
DATA SECURITY
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our App is not specifically directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Union). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.
YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
1. Right to Access: Request information about what data we have collected
2. Right to Delete: Request deletion of your data
3. Right to Opt-out: Opt-out of personalized advertising through your device settings
4. Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your data
5. Right to Object: Object to certain types of data processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
OPTING OUT OF PERSONALIZED ADS
You can opt-out of personalized advertising by adjusting your device settings:
ANDROID:
- Go to Settings > Google > Ads
- Tap "Opt-out of Ads Personalization"
- Or go to Settings > Privacy > Ads and toggle off "Opt-out of Ads Personalization"
iOS:
- Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Apple Advertising
- Toggle off "Personalized Ads"
Please note that opting out may not completely eliminate advertisements but will make them less personalized.
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the App and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
YOUR CONSENT
By using our App, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our App.
REGION-SPECIFIC INFORMATION
EUROPEAN USERS (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Erase your data
- Restrict processing
- Data portability
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
CALIFORNIA USERS (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Know if personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
- Say no to the sale of personal information
- Access your personal information
- Request deletion of personal information
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
CONTACT US
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: mskvk9@gmail.com
App Name: Stranger Things Characters
Developer: Muhammed Salah
THIRD-PARTY PRIVACY POLICIES
For more information about how third-party services handle your data, please review their privacy policies:
- Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Mobile Ads Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy/partners
- Google Analytics Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
LOCAL DATA
Our App stores character information locally on your device. This data includes character names, descriptions, images, and other information from the Stranger Things series. This data is stored within the App and is not transmitted to our servers or third parties, except as described in this Privacy Policy for advertising purposes.
INTERNET CONNECTION
Our App requires an internet connection to:
- Load and display advertisements
- Download character images (if not cached)
- Send analytics data to improve the App
You can use the App offline for viewing cached character information, but advertisements will not be displayed without an internet connection.
DELETION OF DATA
To delete all data associated with our App:
- Uninstall the App from your device
- Clear App data through your device settings (Android: Settings > Apps > Stranger Things Characters > Storage > Clear Data; iOS: Delete and reinstall the App)
Note: Deleting the App will remove all locally stored data, including cached images. Advertising data stored by third parties will be subject to their respective retention policies.
NO USER ACCOUNTS
Our App does not require you to create an account or provide any login credentials. You can use the App immediately upon installation without any registration process.
DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
We may disclose information in the following circumstances:
- To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests
- To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
- In connection with a business transfer or merger
- With your consent or at your direction
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share aggregated, anonymized data that cannot be used to identify you.
INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our App, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.
RETENTION OF DATA
We retain information only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce our agreements
Advertising partners may retain data according to their own retention policies. Character data stored locally on your device will be retained until you uninstall the App or clear App data.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This Privacy Policy is effective as of the "Last Updated" date stated at the top of this document and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will take effect immediately upon being posted in the App.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
By continuing to use our App after any modifications to this Privacy Policy, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the updated Privacy Policy.
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