PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: August 18, 2025

1. Introduction and Our Commitment

As the developer ("we," "us," or "our") of the "Headphone Cleaner" application ("Application"), we are deeply committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy transparently explains what information we collect when you use our Application, why and how we use that information, and how we protect your rights.

If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not use the Application.

2. Information We Collect and Why We Collect It

Our Application is designed to function by collecting a minimal amount of data.

2.1. Information Collected Automatically (For Analytics and Functionality)

Device Information:

  • What is collected: Device model and operating system version.
  • Why it is collected: To optimize the Application's haptic feedback to be compatible with your device and to improve performance. This information is not transmitted off the device.

Anonymous Usage Data:

  • What is collected: In-app interactions, such as which features are used and session duration.
  • Why it is collected: To improve the user experience, understand the most popular features, and guide future development.

Anonymous Crash Reports:

  • What is collected: Diagnostic logs if the Application closes unexpectedly.
  • Why it is collected: To identify and quickly resolve technical issues, thereby increasing the Application's stability.

Purchase Information (Pseudonymized):

  • What is collected: A pseudonymized device identifier used to verify your premium subscription status.
  • Why it is collected: To ensure you have seamless access to the features you have purchased.

2.2. Information You Provide (For Optional Features)

Microphone Access:

  • When it is collected: Only when you initiate the feature to test your headphone microphone and grant permission for microphone access.
  • How it is processed: Audio data is processed temporarily and only on your device during the test. This data is never sent to our servers, is not stored, and is deleted immediately after the test is complete.

2.3. Information We Do Not Collect

To protect our users' privacy, we never collect personally identifiable information (PII) such as: your name, email address, phone number, location, photos, or contacts.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the limited information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To Provide and Manage the Application: To deliver the core functionalities of the Application (e.g., device-specific vibrations) and to manage premium subscriptions.
  • To Improve the Application: To enhance the performance, usability, and features of the Application through usage analysis and crash reports.
  • To Ensure Security: To protect the integrity of our services.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for advertising purposes. We may share data only with the trusted service providers listed below, who are necessary for the Application to function, for the stated purposes:

  • Firebase Analytics (Google): Helps us analyze anonymous usage data and crash reports. Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
  • RevenueCat: Securely manages subscriptions and in-app purchases. RevenueCat's privacy policy: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy
  • Google Fonts: Provides fonts used in the Application's interface. This service may receive your IP address to request the fonts.

5. Data Security

We use industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical measures to ensure the security of your data. All data sent to third-party services is protected with TLS/SSL encryption. Information such as purchase status is stored securely on your device.

6. Data Retention

Microphone test data is deleted instantly. Other anonymous data is subject to the standard data retention policies of our service providers, like Firebase and RevenueCat, and is only kept for a reasonable time to improve our services.

7. Your Data Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (such as under GDPR or CCPA), you have certain rights over your data. These rights may include:

  • Requesting access to the information we hold about you.
  • Requesting the erasure of your information.

To exercise these rights or for any questions about data privacy, please contact us using the contact information below. You can revoke microphone access at any time through your device's settings.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Application is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the equivalent age in the relevant jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective from the moment they are posted on this page with a new "Effective Date."

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us at petai.alestapp@gmail.com.