1. Introduction

This privacy policy applies to the PrivaBY app (hereafter referred to as "Application") developed by William Namgyal (hereafter referred to as "Service Provider") as a free service. This service is intended for use "AS IS".

2. Information Collection and Use

The Application collects certain personal and sensitive information to provide its core functionality. The types of data collected include:

  • Device Information: Information about your device, including its operating system version, device ID, and installed applications, is collected to provide scanning and reporting features.
  • Permissions: The Application requests permissions to access storage (for reading and scanning installed applications) and network state.

3. Purpose of Data Collection

The collected data is used for the following purposes:

  • App Functionality: To scan installed applications and list their permissions.
  • Personalization: To provide a customized user experience.
  • Analytics: To understand user interaction with the app and improve services.
  • Security and Fraud Prevention: To protect against misuse and unauthorized access.

4. Data Sharing

The Application shares data with the following third parties:

  • Firebase: For analytics and remote configuration.
  • Gemini API: To provide permission descriptions. The API key for Gemini is securely managed within the app.

No personal data is sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Data Handling and Security

  • Data Transmission: All data is transmitted over secure channels using modern encryption methods (e.g., HTTPS).
  • Data Storage: Data is securely stored, and access is restricted to authorized personnel only.
  • Data Retention: Data is retained as long as necessary to provide our services and as required by law. Users can request data deletion at any time.

6. User Rights and Controls

  • Consent: Users must provide explicit consent before data collection. Consent can be revoked at any time through app settings.
  • Account Deletion: Users can delete their account and associated data through the app or by contacting us directly.
  • Access and Correction: Users can access and update their personal data through the app settings.

7. Children's Privacy

The Application does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If a child has provided personal data, we encourage parents and guardians to contact us to have the data removed.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The Service Provider will notify users of any changes by updating this page with the new Privacy Policy. Users are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

9. Your Consent

By using the Application, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding privacy while using the Application, or have questions about our practices, please contact us via email at hackblueorg@gmail.com.

Effective Date: 2024-07-01