Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 6, 2026

MCode Apps ("we," "us," or "our") operates the Text Sticker Maker mobile application (the "Service"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

1. INFORMATION COLLECTION AND USE

We use your data to provide, maintain, and improve the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

User-Generated Content (Stickers, Text & Background Images)

• 100% Local Storage: All text, fonts, colors, styles, animations, background images, and sticker packs created or customized within the Service are processed and stored locally on your device.

• We do not upload, store, monitor, or have access to your custom stickers, background images, photos, or text on our servers.

User Photos and Background Images

• Optional Image Import: The Service allows you to optionally select and import images from your device's photo gallery/library to use as background layers for your custom stickers.

• 100% On-Device Processing: All imported images and photos are transformed, cropped, scaled, and rendered exclusively on your local device storage.

• No Server Uploads: We do not upload, transmit, monitor, collect, or store your photos or imported media on any external servers, cloud databases, or third-party storage.

• Deletion: Imported images remain stored locally in the app's sandboxed storage until you remove them from a sticker, delete the sticker pack, or uninstall the application.

Personal Data & Identifiers

While using our Service, certain identifiers may be processed automatically:

• Advertising Identifiers: Mobile advertising IDs (such as Google Advertising ID on Android or IDFA on iOS) where permitted by your device settings and subject to your consent choices.

• Cookies & Diagnostic Data: Temporary identifiers used by third-party SDKs for security, fraud prevention, and service reliability.

Usage & Telemetry Data

We may collect information on how the Service is accessed and used ("Usage Data"). This Usage Data may include your device's Internet Protocol (IP) address, device brand and model, operating system version, app version, language preferences, interactions with app features, session duration, and diagnostic crash data.

2. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND INTEGRATIONS

We use third-party Service Providers to monitor and analyze the use of our Service, maintain app stability, and display advertisements. These third parties process data in accordance with their respective privacy policies.

Analytics (Firebase Analytics)

• Provider: Google LLC.

• We use Firebase Analytics to understand aggregated user interactions, measure app performance, and improve user experience.

• Analytics data collection respects user consent settings managed via the Google User Messaging Platform (UMP).

• For more information, visit Google Privacy & Terms: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Crash Reporting (Firebase Crashlytics)

• Provider: Google LLC.

• We use Firebase Crashlytics to collect anonymized crash reports and stack traces to identify bugs, memory leaks, and performance issues.

Advertising (Google AdMob)

• Provider: Google LLC.

• We display advertisements in the app using Google Mobile Ads (AdMob).

• Content Rating (13+ Compliance): In accordance with our target audience policy, ad content is filtered to a "Teen" (T) rating where supported by Google AdMob, preventing mature and 18+ advertisements.

• Personalized vs. Non-Personalized Ads: Depending on your jurisdiction and your consent choices (managed via the in-app Google User Messaging Platform (UMP) consent dialog or device settings), advertisements served may be personalized (based on your interests) or non-personalized (contextual).

• Consent Management: You can review, update, or revoke your consent preferences at any time in the app by navigating to Settings > Consent Settings (where applicable).

• Learn more about how Google handles ad data: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

External Messaging Integrations (WhatsApp, Telegram, etc.)

• Our app allows you to export sticker packs to third-party messaging applications, including WhatsApp and Telegram.

• This process is handled via standard operating system sharing intents and official partner APIs. We do not transmit your personal data to these platforms; only the sticker files are transferred to complete the export.

3. DATA RETENTION AND SECURITY

• User-generated content: Stickers and imported background photos remain exclusively on your device until you delete them within the app or uninstall the application.

• Third-party data: Telemetry and advertising data collected by third-party services are retained in accordance with their respective retention policies.

• Security: All communications between third-party SDKs and their servers are encrypted using standard HTTPS/TLS protocols.

4. YOUR DATA PROTECTION RIGHTS UNDER GDPR (EEA & UK USERS)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom (UK), you have statutory data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• The right to access, update, or delete the personal data we hold about you.

• The right of rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information.

• The right to object: Object to our processing of your personal data.

• The right of restriction: Request that we restrict the processing of your personal information.

• The right to data portability: Request a machine-readable copy of your personal data.

• The right to withdraw consent: Withdraw previously granted consent at any time (e.g., for ad personalization via Settings > Consent Settings).

5. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) to:

• Know what categories of personal information are collected and the purposes for which they are used.

• Request the deletion of your personal information.

• Opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal data for cross-context behavioral advertising.

• Exercise your privacy rights without receiving discriminatory treatment.

6. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY (13+ POLICY)

Our Service is intended for a general audience aged 13 and older.

• We do not knowingly collect, solicit, or process personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13.

• If you are under 13 years of age, you are not permitted to use the Service.

• If you are a parent or guardian and discover that your child under 13 has provided personal data to us, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information from our records.

7. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

8. CONTACT US

If you have any questions or feedback regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Developer / Publisher: MCode Apps

• Email: mcodeapps.dev@gmail.com

• In-App: Via the Help & Feedback / Customer Support section in the App.