Last updated: August 1, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to The Nail Buzz (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose information when you use the Nail Buzz mobile application.
By downloading, accessing, or using Nail Buzz, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
A. Account Information
Nail Buzz allows users to create and sign in using their email address through Firebase Authentication (including email link / password-based sign-in where available).
When you register or sign in, we may collect:
Email address
Encrypted authentication credentials (managed securely by Firebase Authentication)
The app may request access to email accounts already configured on your device only to help suggest an email for sign-in. We do not read the contents of your emails.
B. Salon / Business Information (Optional)
If you register or manage a salon profile, we may collect information you submit, such as salon name, contact details, country, and related profile data stored in Firebase (e.g., Cloud Firestore). Salon listings may be subject to review or moderation before they are publicly available.
C. Design Preferences & Local App Data
Stored directly on your device (for example via SharedPreferences), including:
Favorite designs
Designs unlocked by watching a rewarded ad
Advertising privacy choices (consent, personalized ads preference, age confirmation)
D. Usage, Analytics, and Diagnostics
We use Google Firebase services to understand app performance and improve the product:
Firebase Analytics: Tracks screens viewed, design interactions, premium unlock prompts, ad-related events (e.g., consent, load, show, reward), appointments/contact actions, and force-update events.
Firebase Crashlytics: Collects crash and error reports, including diagnostic breadcrumbs related to ads, updates, and app state.
Firebase Cloud Messaging: Handles push notification delivery via a unique device token.
Firebase Remote Config: Manages app configurations, such as checking the minimum required app version for mandatory updates.
These services may collect device identifiers, app versions, OS information, and similar technical data.
E. Advertising (Unity Ads)
Premium designs may be unlocked by watching a short rewarded video advertisement served by Unity Ads (Unity Technologies).
We request an ad only after you choose to unlock a premium design (for example, by tapping “Watch advertisement”). Watching the ad to completion may unlock that design. You are not required to click the advertisement to receive the unlock.
Before ads are requested, we may ask you to:
Confirm you are 13 years of age or older
Choose whether to allow personalized ads
Review this Privacy Policy
Your choices are passed to Unity Ads for privacy compliance (including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and PIPL where applicable).
Unity Ads and its partners may collect or process information such as:
Advertising / device identifiers
IP address and approximate location
Device and network information
Ad interaction data (e.g., impressions, completion, clicks)
For Unity’s practices, see: https://unity.com/legal/privacy-policy
F. Deep Links & Sharing
If you open or share a design link, the app may process the design identifier and related parameters needed to open that design.
G. Information You Provide Voluntarily
If you contact us (for example to report an image or request support), we collect the information you include in your message.
3. How We Use Information
We use the information described above to:
Create and manage your account
Provide nail design browsing, favorites, sharing, and salon-related features
Unlock premium designs when you complete a rewarded ad
Show advertisements through Unity Ads according to your consent choices
Send push notifications (where enabled)
Analyze usage and improve stability and performance
Enforce required app updates when a newer version is available
Respond to support requests and protect against abuse
Comply with applicable law
4. Legal Bases (Where Required)
Depending on your location, we process information based on:
Your consent: (e.g., personalized ads, notifications where required)
Performance of our contract with you: (providing the app functionality)
Legitimate interests: (security, analytics, fraud prevention, product improvement)
Legal obligations
5. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
Service providers: Partners that help us operate the app, including Google Firebase and Unity Ads.
Salons or personal contacts: Any entity you choose to reach when using native booking/contact features (e.g., WhatsApp, phone, or email communication that you initiate).
Authorities: When required by law or to protect rights, property, and user safety.
Third parties process data under their own respective privacy policies.
6. Data Retention
Account and salon data are retained while your account is active, and for a reasonable period afterward if needed for security, legal, or operational reasons.
Local favorites, unlocks, and ad consent preferences remain on your device until you manually clear app data or uninstall the app.
Analytics and crash data are retained according to Google Firebase retention settings.
Advertising data is retained according to Unity Ads’ corporate policies.
You may delete your account dynamically from the in-app Settings menu where that option is available.
7. Children’s Privacy
Nail Buzz is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Advertising features require explicit confirmation that you are 13 or older. If you believe a child has provided us with information, contact us and we will take immediate, appropriate steps to delete it.
8. Your Choices & Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal information, and to withdraw consent where processing is consent-based.
In the app, you can:
Manage notification permissions in your native device settings.
Choose between personalized vs. limited ads when the ads consent prompt is shown.
Clear local app data or completely uninstall the app.
Delete your account (where available in Settings).
For privacy requests, contact us at the email listed below. California residents may have additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA. We do not sell personal information. You may request information about categories of data collected or deletion, subject to legal exceptions.
9. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your information, including Firebase Authentication tokens and encrypted transit protocols where supported. Please note that no method of digital transmission or storage is 100% secure.
10. International Transfers
Our service providers (including Google and Unity) may process data in countries other than your home jurisdiction. Where required, appropriate data transfer safeguards are strictly applied by those providers.
11. App Updates
To keep the app secure and functional, we may require you to update to a newer version before continuing to use Nail Buzz. Version requirements are monitored and delivered via Firebase Remote Config.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top will change when revisions occur. Continued use of the app after changes means you accept the updated Policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, reach out directly:
Email: ssapps909@gmail.com