Privacy Policy – Icon Discovery

Last Updated: May 22, 2026

Welcome to Icon Discovery (“we,” “our,” or “us”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use the Icon Discovery mobile application (package name: com.thenounproject.icons).

By using the app, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the application.

1. About Icon Discovery

Icon Discovery is an application designed to help users search, browse, preview, save, and download icons and illustrations from various online resources. The app may offer both free and premium experiences, including advertisements and subscription-based features.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

2.1 Account Information

When you sign in using Google Sign-In or Google Credential Manager, we may collect:

• Your display name

• Email address

• Profile picture

This information is provided securely through Google authentication services.

2.2 Guest Usage Information

If you use the app without signing in:

• Preferences are stored locally on your device

• Collections and favorites remain device-specific

• No email account is linked to your guest profile

2.3 App Activity Data

We may collect and store information related to how you use the app, including:

• Search queries

• Saved collections

• Favorites

• Download history

• Theme settings

• Language preferences

• Download quality preferences

Some data may sync across devices when you are signed into your account.

2.4 Device & Technical Information

To improve performance and stability, we may collect:

• Device model

• Android version

• App version

• Device language

• Crash reports

• Diagnostic logs

• Performance analytics

2.5 Advertising Information

If you use the free version of the app, advertising providers such as Google AdMob may collect:

• Advertising ID (GAID)

• Device identifiers

• Ad interactions

• Approximate location based on IP address

• App activity associated with advertising

More details are explained in Section 5.

2.6 Push Notification Data

If you enable notifications, we may store a Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) token to deliver notifications and updates you choose to receive.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• Providing core app functionality

• Searching and browsing icon libraries

• Managing collections and downloads

• Personalizing user experience

• Authenticating accounts

• Processing subscriptions and purchases

• Delivering notifications

• Displaying and measuring advertisements

• Improving app performance and reliability

• Preventing fraud and abuse

• Complying with legal obligations

We may use aggregated and anonymized analytics to understand app usage trends.

4. Third-Party Services

Icon Discovery integrates trusted third-party services that may process data under their own privacy policies.

These services include:

• Google Sign-In / Credential Manager

• Google Play Billing

• Google AdMob

• Firebase Analytics

• Firebase Cloud Messaging

• Google Play Services

You can review Google’s privacy policies here:

• Google Privacy Policy

• Google Ads Policy

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Google AdMob Advertising

The free version of Icon Discovery may display advertisements using Google AdMob.

Users who purchase Icon Discovery Pro may receive an ad-free experience.

5.1 Ad Formats

We may use the following ad formats:

• Banner Ads

• Native Ads

• Rewarded Ads

Rewarded ads may optionally unlock specific features or actions such as downloads.

5.2 Data Collected by AdMob

Google AdMob may collect:

• Android Advertising ID (GAID)

• IP address

• Device model

• Operating system version

• Device language

• Network information

• Ad impressions and clicks

• Interaction events

• Technical diagnostics

• Fraud prevention signals

Google may personalize ads depending on:

• User consent

• Device settings

• Regional privacy laws

In regions such as the EEA, UK, and Switzerland, Google may display a User Messaging Platform (UMP) consent form.

More information:

• AdMob Data & Privacy Information

5.3 Your Advertising Choices

You can manage ad preferences by:

• Opening Android Settings → Google → Ads

• Resetting your Advertising ID

• Disabling ad personalization

• Using consent options shown inside the app

• Upgrading to Icon Discovery Pro

Development or testing builds may use Google test ad units.

6. Permissions We Request

The app may request the following permissions:

Internet & Network Access

Used for:

• Browsing icons

• Syncing content

• Loading advertisements

• Downloading resources

Notifications

Used to send:

• Updates

• Download notifications

• Feature announcements

Notifications are optional.

Microphone Access

Used only for:

• Voice search functionality

Audio is processed through system-level services and is not stored by us.

Storage Access

Required on some Android versions to:

• Save downloaded files

• Export content

You can revoke permissions anytime from Android Settings.

7. Data Storage, Retention & Security

Your data may be stored:

• Locally on your device

• On secure cloud infrastructure used for app services

Downloaded files are generally stored in app-private directories unless exported elsewhere by the user.

We retain data only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide services

• Maintain security

• Fulfill legal obligations

If you uninstall the app, local data may be deleted automatically.

We implement industry-standard security measures, but no internet-based system is completely secure.

8. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your country or region, you may have rights regarding your personal information.

You may:

• Continue as a guest

• Sign in or sign out anytime

• Delete app cache and local data

• Disable notifications

• Manage ad personalization

• Cancel subscriptions through Google Play

• Request access to your data

• Request deletion of server-side account data

For privacy-related requests, contact us using the information below.

9. Children’s Privacy

Icon Discovery is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age required in your country).

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe a child has submitted personal data through the app, contact us immediately and we will take appropriate action to delete the information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

When changes are made:

• The updated version will be posted within the app and/or website

• The “Last Updated” date will be revised

Continued use of the app after changes means you accept the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us: