Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Shopkeepers Calculator is designed with privacy in mind. We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal information directly. However, third-party services integrated into our app may collect certain information as described below.

1.1 Information We Do NOT Collect

1.2 Information Collected by Third-Party Services

Our app integrates with the following third-party services that may collect information:

2. Data Storage and Security

2.1 Local Data Storage

2.2 Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect data. Third-party services use industry-standard security measures. No sensitive personal or financial data is stored on our servers.

3. Permissions

Our app may request the following permissions:

• Internet Access: Required for displaying advertisements and checking for app updates
• Network State: To determine network connectivity for ads and updates
• Wake Lock: To prevent the device from sleeping during calculations
• Vibration: For haptic feedback during interactions
• Billing Permission: For processing in-app purchases through Google Play
• Ad ID Permission: Required for personalized advertising (Android 13+)

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google AdMob

Purpose: Display advertisements to support the free version of the app

Data Collected: Device identifiers, IP addresses, usage information

Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Opt-out: You can opt for a premium subscription to remove all advertisements

4.2 Google Play Billing

Purpose: Process premium subscription payments

Data Handling: All payment information is processed securely by Google

Privacy Policy: Google Play Privacy Policy

Data Access: We do not store or access your payment information

4.3 Firebase Services

Purpose: App analytics, crash reporting, and performance monitoring

Data Collected: Anonymous usage data, crash reports, performance metrics

Privacy Policy: Firebase Privacy Policy

Data Use: Helps us improve app stability and user experience

5. Advertising

5.1 Ad Display

We display advertisements through Google AdMob in the free version of our app. Ads are served based on your device information and app usage patterns. We do not control the content of third-party advertisements.

5.2 Ad Personalization

5.3 Ad Data Usage

Ad interaction data is processed according to Google's Privacy Policy. We do not receive personally identifiable information from ad interactions.

6. Children's Privacy

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Data Control

• You can clear all locally stored data by uninstalling the app
• You can disable personalized ads in your device settings
• You can manage subscriptions through your Google Play Store account

7.2 Advertising Choices

• Opt out of personalized ads through device settings
• Purchase premium subscription to remove all advertisements
• Use ad blockers (though this may affect app functionality)

8. Data Retention

• Local app data is retained until you uninstall the app or clear app data
• Third-party services retain data according to their respective privacy policies
• We do not retain any personal data on our servers

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy in app updates
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy
• Providing in-app notifications for significant changes

10. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are from the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using the personal information described in this Privacy Policy depends on the data we collect and the specific context in which we collect it:

• Legitimate Interest: For app functionality, analytics, and improvements
• Consent: For personalized advertising (which you can withdraw)
• Contract Performance: For subscription services

11. Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with: