Privacy Policy for QDM Android App
Introduction
Welcome to QDM Android, a mobile application developed by [AttaranDEV] (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our mobile application (“App”) available on the Google Play Store.
By downloading, installing, and using the QDM Android App, you agree to the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use the App.
Information We Collect
1. Information You Provide to Us
- Account Information: When you register for an account on our App, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
- Profile Information: You may provide additional information as part of your profile, such as a profile picture, gender, date of birth, and interests.
- Payment Information: If you make purchases through our App, we may collect payment details, including credit card information, billing address, and transaction history.
- Communication Data: We collect information when you contact us for customer support, provide feedback, or communicate with us in any way. This may include your contact details and the content of your communications.
2. Information We Collect Automatically
- Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with the App, such as the pages or features you use, the time and date of your visits, and the actions you take.
- Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access the App, including the hardware model, operating system and version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
- Location Information: With your consent, we may collect precise geolocation data to provide location-based services. You can control location information collection through your device settings.
- Log Data: Our servers automatically collect log data when you use the App, including your IP address, browser type, and crash reports.
3. Information from Third Parties
- Social Media: If you choose to link your social media accounts with our App, we may collect information from those accounts, such as your profile information and friends list.
- Third-Party Services: We may receive information about you from third-party services, such as analytics providers, payment processors, and advertising partners.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Providing and Improving Services: To operate, maintain, and improve the App and our services, including personalizing content and features.
- Processing Transactions: To process and manage your purchases, payments, and orders made through the App.
- Communication: To communicate with you about your account, transactions, updates, and promotional offers.
- Customer Support: To provide customer support and respond to your inquiries and feedback.
- Analytics and Research: To analyze usage trends, monitor the effectiveness of our services, and conduct research to improve our App.
- Security: To detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, abuse, security risks, and technical issues.
- Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies.
Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, and customer support.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, such as law enforcement or government agencies.
- Protection of Rights: We may disclose your information to protect our rights, property, or safety, and that of our users or others.
- With Your Consent: We may share your information with your consent or at your direction.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect and store. However, please note that no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
Your Rights and Choices
1. Access and Update Your Information
You have the right to access and update the information you have provided to us. You can do this by logging into your account and updating your profile information.
2. Opt-Out of Marketing Communications
You can opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in the emails. Please note that you may still receive transactional or account-related communications from us.
3. Control Location Information
You can control the collection of precise geolocation information through your device settings. Disabling location services may affect certain features of the App.
4. Data Deletion
You can request the deletion of your account and personal information by contacting us. We will process your request in accordance with applicable laws.
5. Data Portability
In certain circumstances, you may have the right to request the transfer of your personal information to another service provider.
Third-Party Links and Services
Our App may contain links to third-party websites, services, and advertisements that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with.
Children’s Privacy
Our App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
[AttaranDEV]
[[email protected]]
Detailed Sections for Compliance and Transparency
1. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Information (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: We may process your personal information if you have given us explicit consent to do so for specific purposes.
- Performance of a Contract: We process your personal information to fulfill our contractual obligations to you, such as providing the services you requested.
- Legitimate Interests: We may process your personal information for our legitimate interests, such as improving our services, ensuring security, and conducting marketing activities, provided that these interests are not overridden by your privacy rights.
- Legal Obligations: We may process your personal information to comply with legal obligations, such as tax and accounting requirements.
2. International Data Transfers
We operate globally and may transfer your personal information to countries outside of your home country, including the United States, where data protection laws may differ. When we transfer your personal information internationally, we take appropriate steps to ensure that your information is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws. These steps may include implementing standard contractual clauses or relying on other lawful transfer mechanisms.
3. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. The retention period may vary depending on the type of information and the context in which it was collected.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your interactions with our App and improve your user experience. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device. We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of the App and enable you to use its features.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use the App, such as which pages you visit most often. This information helps us improve the App’s performance.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies allow the App to remember your preferences and provide enhanced functionality.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements to you based on your interests.
You can control the use of cookies through your device settings or browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the App.
5. Data Subject Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the EEA, you have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Right to Access: You have the right to request access to your personal information and obtain a copy of the information we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances.
- Right to Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request the restriction of processing your personal information under certain conditions.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request the transfer of your personal information to another organization or to you, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances, including for direct marketing purposes.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent to process your personal information, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in this Privacy Policy. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.
6. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
If you are a resident of California, you have specific privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:
- Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources of that information, the purposes for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information that we have collected and retained, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell your personal information.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right to not be discriminated against for exercising your CCPA rights.
To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in this Privacy Policy. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
7. Do Not Track
Our App does not respond to “Do Not Track” signals. However, you can set your browser to refuse cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent. Please note that some features of the App may not function properly without cookies.
8. Third-Party Analytics
We use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to collect and analyze information about your use of the App. These services may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your interactions with the App and other websites. The information generated by these services is used to analyze and improve the App and our services. The data collected by these third-party services is subject to their own privacy policies.
9. Advertising and Marketing
We may use third-party advertising partners to display ads within the App. These partners may collect information about your interactions with the App and other websites to provide personalized advertising. You can opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings or by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out page.
10. User-Generated Content
Our App may allow you to post user-generated content, such as reviews, comments, or messages. Please be aware that any information you disclose in these areas becomes public information and may be accessed, used, and disclosed by others. We are not responsible for the information you choose to disclose in public areas of the App.
11. Changes to Your Information
You are responsible for ensuring that the information you provide to us is accurate and up-to-date. You can update your information through your account settings or by contacting us. We are not responsible for any consequences arising from inaccurate or outdated information you provide.
12. Data Protection Officer
We have appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to oversee our data protection practices and ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws. If you have any questions or concerns about our data protection practices, please contact our DPO using the contact information provided in this Privacy Policy.
Last Updated: 7/26/2024
