Effective Date: 20 Feb 2026
Cottage Apps built the Trace and Sketch app as an Ad Supported app. This SERVICE is provided at no cost and is intended for use as is.
This page is used to inform visitors regarding our policies with the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information if anyone decides to use our Service.
By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
For a better experience, while using our Service, we may require certain permissions:
Camera (android.permission.CAMERA)
Used to enable AR tracing and sketch overlay functionality.
Read Media Images (android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES)
Used to allow users to select images for tracing.
Read External Storage (android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE)
Used to access stored images on older Android versions.
Write External Storage (android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE)
Used to save traced or edited images to your device.
Internet (android.permission.INTERNET)
Required for ads, analytics, and third-party services.
Post Notifications (android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS)
Used to send important app notifications (Android 13+).
All image processing is performed locally on your device. We do not collect or store your personal images on our servers.
The app uses third-party services that may collect information used to identify you.
Third-party service providers include:
Google Play Services
AdMob
Google Analytics for Firebase
Firebase Crashlytics
These services may collect:
Device information
IP address
Advertising ID
App usage data
Crash logs
Each provider processes data according to their own privacy policies.
In case of an error in the app, we collect data and information (through third-party products) on your device called Log Data.
This may include:
IP address
Device name
Operating system version
App configuration
Time and date of usage
Other diagnostic statistics
This information is used to improve app stability and performance.
This Service does not use cookies directly. However, third-party services such as AdMob and Firebase may use cookies or similar technologies to improve their services and deliver personalized ads.
You may choose to disable personalized ads through your device settings.
We may employ third-party companies and individuals to:
Facilitate our Service
Provide the Service on our behalf
Perform service-related tasks
Analyze app usage
These third parties have access to limited information necessary to perform their assigned tasks and are obligated not to use it for other purposes.
We value your trust in providing us your information. We use commercially acceptable means to protect it. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
This Service may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any external sites.
This Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.
If we discover that a child under 13 has provided personal information, we will immediately delete it. Parents or guardians may contact us for necessary action.
We retain collected data only as long as necessary for:
Providing app functionality
Legal compliance
Analytics and performance improvements
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, contact us at:
cottageappsaccess@gmail.com