# Privacy Policy for Tell Your Story App
**Effective Date:** March 17, 2025
**Last Updated:** March 17, 2025
## 1. Introduction
Welcome to the **Tell Your Story** app ("the App"). Your privacy is important to us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our App.
By using the App, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree, please do not use the App.
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## 2. Information We Collect
We collect different types of information to improve our services and provide a better experience:
### a. Personal Data (Optional)
- We may collect personal information **only if you provide it voluntarily**, such as an email address for customer support.
### b. Usage Data
- We automatically collect **anonymous usage data**, including:
- Time spent on the App
- Pages or content viewed
- Interactions with features
### c. Device Information
- We may collect **device-related data**, including:
- Device type and model
- Operating system version
- App version
### d. Log Data
- When you use the App, certain information is automatically collected, including:
- **IP Address**
- **Browser Type**
- **App Crashes and Error Reports**
- **Timestamps of Activity**
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## 3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data for the following purposes:
- **To improve the App** and its features
- **To personalize your experience** based on interactions
- **To analyze usage trends** and optimize performance
- **To display relevant ads** (via Google AdMob)
- **To prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats**
We **do not sell, rent, or share** your personal information with third parties for direct marketing purposes.
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## 4. Third-Party Services
We use third-party services, including **Google AdMob**, to serve ads and analyze usage. These services may collect and use data according to their privacy policies.
### Google AdMob (Advertising)
- The App uses **Google AdMob** to display ads.
- Google may use cookies and advertising IDs to show **personalized or non-personalized ads**.
- You can learn more about **Google’s data usage policies** here:
[Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)
[Google AdMob Policy](https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543?hl=en)
### Analytics and Tracking
We may use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics for Firebase) to track **app performance and engagement**.
If you wish to **opt out of personalized ads**, visit:
[Google Ads Settings](https://adssettings.google.com/)
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## 5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
- We **do not use** cookies directly, but **third-party services** (e.g., AdMob, analytics tools) may use cookies for advertising and tracking purposes.
- You can disable cookies in your **device settings** if you prefer.
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## 6. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
However, **no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure**.
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## 7. Children’s Privacy
The App is **not intended for children under 13 years old**.
If you are under 13, please do not use the App.
If we discover that we have collected data from a child under 13 **without parental consent**, we will delete it immediately.
For more details on child privacy policies, visit:
[Google Play Families Policy](https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/9893335)
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## 8. Data Retention & User Rights
- We retain your information **only as long as necessary** for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
- You may request **data deletion or correction** by contacting us.
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## 9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
If changes are made, we will notify users by updating the **"Last Updated"** date at the top.
Your continued use of the App after any changes constitutes **your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy**.
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## 10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
📧 **Email:** tellyourstoryks@tellyourstoryapp.com