PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: November 15, 2025
Our applications are developed by H-M Apps.
This Privacy Policy explains how our apps handle user information. By using any of our apps, you agree to this policy.
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1. INFORMATION COLLECTION AND USE
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H-M Apps does not directly collect, store, or process any personal information from users.
However, our apps use Google AdMob, a third-party advertising service, which automatically collects and shares certain data for advertising and analytics purposes.
DATA COLLECTED AND SHARED BY ADMOB:
a) Device or other IDs (Advertising ID)
- What is collected: Advertising identifier (Android Advertising ID)
- Purpose: To serve personalized advertisements and measure ad performance
- Collection method: Automatic
- User control: Required (cannot be disabled within the app, but can be managed via device settings)
- Shared with: Google AdMob and its advertising partners
b) App Interactions
- What is collected: Information about how you interact with ads and app features
- Purpose: Analytics and advertising optimization
- Collection method: Automatic
- User control: Required
- Shared with: Google AdMob
c) Diagnostics
- What is collected: Crash logs, performance data, and technical diagnostics
- Purpose: Analytics, fraud prevention, security, and compliance
- Collection method: Automatic
- User control: Required
- Shared with: Google AdMob
d) Approximate Location
- What is collected: Coarse location derived from IP address
- Purpose: To deliver location-based advertisements
- Collection method: Automatic (IP-based, not GPS)
- User control: Required
- Shared with: Google AdMob
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2. HOW INFORMATION IS USED
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Data collected by Google AdMob is used for:
- Advertising or Marketing: Displaying personalized or non-personalized ads based on your interests and location
- Analytics: Measuring ad performance, understanding user engagement, and improving ad services
- Fraud Prevention and Security: Detecting and preventing fraudulent activity, ensuring compliance with advertising policies
IMPORTANT: H-M Apps does not access, use, or store any of this data. All data handling is performed by Google AdMob.
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3. DATA SHARING
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The data collected by AdMob is shared with:
- Google LLC and its subsidiaries
- Google's advertising partners (for personalized ad delivery)
- Ad networks and advertisers (in aggregated or anonymized form)
H-M Apps does not sell, rent, or share your data with any third parties other than Google AdMob.
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4. DATA SECURITY
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All data collected by Google AdMob is encrypted in transit using industry-standard HTTPS protocols. This ensures that data transmitted between your device and Google's servers is protected from unauthorized access.
Note: Data is not processed ephemerally (it may be temporarily stored for processing).
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5. DATA RETENTION
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Google AdMob retains collected data in accordance with its own data retention policies:
- Advertising data: Typically retained for a limited period as described in Google's Privacy Policy
- Analytics data: May be retained longer for statistical purposes
For specific retention periods, please refer to Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
H-M Apps does not retain any user data because we do not collect it directly.
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6. DATA DELETION
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Since H-M Apps does not collect or store user data directly, we cannot provide a mechanism to delete data collected by Google AdMob.
To manage or delete data collected by Google AdMob:
1. Visit My Activity to review and delete your Google activity:
https://myactivity.google.com/
2. Visit Google Ads Settings to manage your ad preferences:
https://adssettings.google.com/
3. Contact Google directly through their privacy support channels:
https://support.google.com/privacy
For more information about Google's data practices, see:
- Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
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7. YOUR CHOICES AND RIGHTS
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OPT OUT OF PERSONALIZED ADVERTISING
You can opt out of personalized ads at any time:
On Android:
1. Go to Settings
2. Select Google (or Google Settings)
3. Tap Ads
4. Enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization"
Alternatively:
- Visit Google Ads Settings on any device: https://adssettings.google.com/
- Toggle off "Ad Personalization"
Note: Opting out of personalized ads does not stop ads from being displayed; you will still see ads, but they may be less relevant to your interests.
RESET ADVERTISING ID
On Android:
1. Go to Settings
2. Select Google → Ads
3. Tap "Reset advertising ID"
This generates a new advertising identifier, disconnecting past ad tracking from future activity.
DEVICE PERMISSIONS
Our apps may request the following permissions (managed by AdMob):
- Internet access: Required to display ads
- Network state: To check connectivity before loading ads
- Approximate location (optional): Derived from IP address for location-based ads (not GPS-based)
You can manage app permissions in your device settings.
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8. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
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Our apps use the following third-party service:
Google AdMob
- Provider: Google LLC
- Purpose: Advertising and analytics
- Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- AdMob Terms: https://developers.google.com/admob/terms
We recommend reviewing Google's privacy policy to understand how they collect, use, and protect your data.
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9. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
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Our apps do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction).
If our apps are designed for children or families:
- We comply with the Google Play Families Policy
- We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) (U.S.)
- Only age-appropriate, certified ads are displayed to children
If you believe data from a child has been inadvertently collected, please contact Google directly:
- Google Privacy Support: https://support.google.com/privacy
- Report a Privacy Issue: https://support.google.com/privacy/answer/10741436
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10. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
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Google AdMob may transfer and process data in countries other than your own, including the United States and other countries where Google operates data centers.
These transfers are conducted in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including:
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) for users in the European Economic Area (EEA)
- UK GDPR for users in the United Kingdom
- CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) for California residents
Google uses standard contractual clauses and other safeguards to protect your data during international transfers.
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11. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER GDPR AND CCPA
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If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or California, you may have additional rights:
GDPR RIGHTS (EEA/UK USERS):
- Right to access: Request information about data collected
- Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Right to restriction: Limit how your data is used
- Right to data portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Right to object: Object to data processing for certain purposes
- Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
CCPA RIGHTS (CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS):
- Right to know: What personal information is collected and how it's used
- Right to delete: Request deletion of your personal information
- Right to opt-out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
- Right to non-discrimination: Exercise your rights without discriminatory treatment
To exercise these rights for AdMob data, contact Google:
- Google Privacy & Terms: https://policies.google.com/privacy#infochoices
- Google Privacy Request Form: https://support.google.com/privacy/answer/10741436
For all privacy-related questions, contact Google directly as they control all data collection and processing through AdMob.
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12. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app (if applicable)
Your continued use of the app after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
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13. CONTACT INFORMATION
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Since H-M Apps does not collect, store, or process any user data, all privacy-related questions, concerns, and data requests should be directed to Google.
For all privacy and data-related inquiries:
- Google Privacy Support: https://support.google.com/privacy
- Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Privacy Request Form: https://support.google.com/privacy/answer/10741436
- My Google Activity: https://myactivity.google.com/
- Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com/
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14. GOVERNING LAW
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This Privacy Policy is governed by Google's terms of service and applicable data protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and COPPA where applicable.
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SUMMARY
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- We don't collect data: H-M Apps does not directly collect, store, or process any user data
- AdMob collects data: Google AdMob automatically collects Device IDs, App Interactions, Diagnostics, and Approximate Location
- Purpose: Data is used for advertising, analytics, and fraud prevention
- Encrypted: All data is encrypted in transit
- Your control: You can opt out of personalized ads and reset your advertising ID via device settings
- Deletion: Contact Google to manage or delete data collected by AdMob
- Compliance: We comply with GDPR, CCPA, COPPA, and Google Play policies
Thank you for using our apps!