Privacy Policy for Spinly

Effective Date: 30 January 2025

Thank you for using Spinly (the "App"). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use our App, and it outlines your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other relevant United States regulations.

By using the App, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the App.

The terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, which is accessible at Spinly unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect anonymized data to improve your experience with the App and to understand how users interact with it. This means that the data we collect cannot be used to identify you as an individual. The types of anonymized data we collect include:

a. Analytics Data

We use Aptabase, a third-party analytics tool, to collect anonymized usage data. This data may include:

Device information (e.g., device type, operating system, app version)
Usage patterns (e.g., session duration, features used, interactions within the App)
General location data (e.g., country or region, based on IP address)

Aptabase does not collect personally identifiable information (PII) unless explicitly provided by you (e.g., through user input).

b. User-Provided Information

If you choose to provide personal information (e.g., name, email address) through the App, we will store and process that information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

c. Automatically Collected Information

The App may automatically collect certain information, such as:

Log data (e.g., IP address, timestamps)
Crash reports and error logs to help us diagnose and fix issues

d. In-App Purchases

Payments are processed securely via third-party providers (App Store or Google Play). We do not directly collect or store your payment details. However, we use RevenueCat to manage in-app purchases and subscriptions. RevenueCat may collect:

Purchase and subscription details
App-specific user identifiers
Device information, including operating system and version

For more details, see RevenueCat's Privacy Policy.

e. Ad Data Collection (AdMob)

We use AdMob to deliver personalized ads. AdMob may collect:

Device and usage data (e.g., cookies, device identifiers)
Information used for ad personalization

You can opt out of personalized ads through your device settings or in-app settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To analyze and improve the performance and functionality of the App
To understand user behavior and preferences
To diagnose and fix technical issues
To communicate with you (if you provide contact information)
To comply with legal obligations

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., by accepting cookies or providing personal information when contacting us).
Legitimate Interests: To improve the App and provide a better user experience.
Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations under any agreement with you.
Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Aptabase for analytics purposes (as described above)
With RevenueCat for managing in-app purchases and subscriptions
With AdMob for delivering personalized ads
If required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety
In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, please note that your anonymized data may be transferred to and processed in countries where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. We take appropriate measures to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

6. Your Rights

Since we only collect anonymized data, the following rights under privacy laws like the GDPR and CCPA do not apply:

Right to Access: Anonymized data cannot be linked to you, so access requests are not applicable.
Right to Delete: Anonymized data cannot be linked to you, so deletion requests are not applicable.
Right to Rectification: Anonymized data cannot be linked to you, so rectification requests are not applicable.
If you have provided personal information (e.g., through support inquiries), you may exercise your rights by contacting us at helloappsforest@gmail.com.

7. Data Retention

We retain anonymized data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

8. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

9. Third-Party Services

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party services, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies. Below are links to the privacy policies of the services we use:

When you first use the App, you’ll be prompted to consent to data collection and tracking via a pop-up.

You can manage or revoke your consent anytime through the app's settings.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Your continued use of the App after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.