Last Updated: January 1, 2025 | Effective: January 1, 2025 | Version 2.0
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1. ABOUT THIS POLICY
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Sub Kill Switch ("the App", "we", "our", or "us") is a personal subscription tracking and reminder application that helps users monitor recurring charges and avoid unwanted renewals.
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the Sub Kill Switch mobile application on Android and iOS, available in 177 countries worldwide.
By downloading or using the App, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you disagree, please discontinue use immediately.
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2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
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2.1 Information You Provide
• Email address – for account registration and login
• Display name – optional, for your profile
• Subscription data – service names, costs, billing dates, and cycles you manually enter
• Currency preference – your preferred display currency
• Language preference – your selected app language
• App settings – dark/light mode, notification preferences
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
• Device notification token – to deliver push notifications
• Login timestamps and sign-in method – for security monitoring
• Anonymous crash reports – via Firebase Crashlytics, for bug fixing
2.3 What We DO NOT Collect
We do NOT collect:
• Bank account or payment card details
• Access to your actual subscription accounts
• Location data or GPS
• Contacts, messages, or call logs
• Data used for advertising or tracking
• Any data sold to third parties
2.4 Google Sign-In
If you sign in with Google, we receive only your email address, display name, and profile photo URL. We do not access your Google password or any other Google services.
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3. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA
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We use your data only to operate the App:
• Account authentication and security
• Subscription tracking and management features
• Sending renewal reminder notifications (72-hour warnings and renewal-day alerts)
• Email verification when you create a new account
• Password reset via email
• App localisation (language and currency display)
• Fixing crashes and improving app stability
• Fraud prevention and legal compliance
We do NOT use your data for advertising, profiling, or automated decision-making.
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4. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY
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• Authentication data is stored on Google Firebase (AES-256 encryption at rest, TLS in transit)
• Subscription data, settings, and preferences are stored locally on your device
• New email/password accounts must verify their email before accessing the App
• We use Firebase security rules so users can only access their own data
• In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users within 72 hours
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5. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
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We use the following Google LLC services:
• Firebase Authentication – user login, email verification, password reset
• Firebase Cloud Messaging – push notification delivery
• Google Sign-In – OAuth login via Google account
• Firebase Crashlytics – anonymous crash reporting
All Google services are governed by the Google Privacy Policy (policies.google.com/privacy).
We do not use any advertising SDKs, marketing analytics, or data broker integrations.
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6. FREE TIER AND PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION
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Free Tier:
• Track up to 2 subscriptions at no cost
• Full renewal reminder features for those 2 subscriptions
• No payment information required
• No advertisements or forced data sharing
Premium Tier:
• Track unlimited subscriptions
• Payment is processed by Google Play Store or Apple App Store — we never receive your credit card number or billing details
• We receive only a purchase token confirming your subscription status
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7. PUSH NOTIFICATIONS
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• We send a reminder notification approximately 72 hours before a subscription renews
• We send a reminder on the renewal day if you have this setting enabled
• Renewal reminders are scheduled locally on your device and do not require an internet connection once set
• All notifications can be turned off individually in App Settings
• We will never send promotional or advertising notifications
• You may revoke notification permission at any time in your device's OS Settings
On Android 12+, the App requests SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM permission solely to deliver notifications at the correct time. This permission is not used to monitor your device or collect any data.
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8. YOUR RIGHTS
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Regardless of your country, you have the following rights:
• Right to Access – request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification – correct inaccurate data (editable in-app)
• Right to Erasure – request deletion of all your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Portability – receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Restriction – restrict how we process your data
• Right to Object – object to processing based on our legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent – withdraw notification consent at any time in Settings
• Right Not to Be Discriminated Against – exercising your rights will not affect your App access
To exercise any right, email: codinfox.apps@gmail.com
We will respond within 30 days. You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
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9. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
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Sub Kill Switch is not directed at children under 13 years of age (under 16 in the EU/EEA and UK). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe your child has provided us with personal information, contact us at privacy@subkillswitch.app and we will delete it immediately.
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10. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
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Your data may be processed on Google Firebase servers in the United States and other countries. For EU/EEA and UK users, transfers are protected by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and the EU–US Data Privacy Framework. For users in other jurisdictions, we comply with applicable local data transfer laws.
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11. REGIONAL COMPLIANCE
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We comply with applicable data protection laws in all 177 countries where the App operates, including:
European Union & EEA — GDPR (Regulation 2016/679)
Our lawful bases are: contract performance, legal obligation, legitimate interests, and consent (for notifications). You have full rights under Articles 15–22 GDPR.
United Kingdom — UK GDPR & Data Protection Act 2018
All GDPR rights apply equally to UK users.
United States — CCPA/CPRA (California) and other state laws
We do not sell personal information. California residents have rights to know, access, delete, correct, and opt-out. We also comply with Virginia VCDPA, Colorado CPA, Connecticut CTDPA, Texas TDPSA, and other applicable state laws.
India — Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (DPDPA)
We process personal data of Indian users only for the purposes described here, with appropriate consent and notice.
Brazil — LGPD (Law No. 13,709/2018)
Brazilian users have rights to access, correction, anonymisation, portability, deletion, and information about sharing.
Canada — PIPEDA
Canadian users may request access to their personal information and challenge its accuracy.
Australia — Privacy Act 1988 & Australian Privacy Principles
Australian users may request access or correction of their personal information.
Japan — Act on Protection of Personal Information (APPI)
Japanese users may request disclosure, correction, or deletion of their data.
South Korea — Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)
Korean users have rights to access, correction, deletion, and suspension of processing.
China — Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL)
We process personal data of Chinese users based on consent and legitimate purposes.
South Africa — Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
South African users have rights to access, correction, and deletion under POPIA.
Other Jurisdictions
We also comply with Singapore PDPA, UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45/2021, Mexico LFPDPPP, Indonesia PDP Law, Turkey KVKK, and all other applicable national data protection laws.
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12. DATA RETENTION
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• Account data (email, name): Retained until account deletion + 30-day grace period
• Subscription data: Retained until account deletion
• Authentication logs: 90 days
• Crash reports: 90 days (anonymised)
• Local device data: Until you uninstall the App
When you delete your account, all personal data is permanently deleted from our servers within 30 days, except where required by law.
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13. POLICY UPDATES
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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will:
• Update the "Last Updated" date on this page
• Send a push notification to active users
• Display an in-app notification banner
Your continued use of the App after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
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14. CONTACT US
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For privacy questions, data requests, or concerns:
Email: codinfox.apps@gmail.com
We respond to all privacy requests within 30 days.
For urgent security concerns: within 72 hours.
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