INTRODUCTION
Shavari: Ask Advice (Yes-No) application
If you use Shavari: Ask Advice (Yes-No) application, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this privacy policy. If you do not agree with this privacy policy ("this policy"), you must not use Shavari: Ask Advice (Yes-No) application.
Please read the privacy statement carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect, or otherwise handle your “Personally Identifiable Information”. We have also incorporated important points and clauses of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Canada’s Consumer Privacy Protection Act (CPPA), Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD), and South Korea's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).
We respect the privacy of our users and thus ensure the protection of personal data by all means. In this policy, we have used clear and concise language to make it easy and convenient for our users to understand how we work, and what rights they have regarding the processing of their personal data.
IMPORTANT TERMINOLOGIES AS PER DATA PROTECTION ACTS
Personal Data - any information related to a natural person or ‘Data Subject’ that can be used to directly or indirectly identify the person.
Data Subject - a natural person whose personal data is processed by a Data Controller.
Data Controller - the entity that determines the purposes, conditions, and means of the processing of personal data.
Consent - Any freely given, specific, informed, and explicit consent by statement or action signifying agreement to the processing of the personal data by the user “Data Subject”.
Processing - any operation performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means, including collection, use, recording, etc.
DATA COLLECTION PRACTICES
Our app utilizes Unity for analytics and AdMob for ad delivery and in-app purchases (IAP). Here's how these services may collect data to enhance your experience:
Unity Analytics:
We may collect usage and device data such as IP address, device ID, device type/model, operating system version, language settings, screen resolution, and memory data. Additionally, Unity may gather diagnostic data like crash reports, as well as information on bugs, errors, and gameplay patterns.
Unity uses this data to understand how you interact with our app and to improve overall functionality and user experience.
Please note that while Unity may process this data, we do not store, access, or analyze this information ourselves. It is used solely to inform app improvements and provide you with a better service.
Unity Policy: https://unity.com/legal/game-player-and-app-user-privacy-policy
AdMob for Ads:
For advertising, we may collect your Advertising ID and select device information to personalize ads and monitor the effectiveness of ad campaigns. Your interactions with ads, such as clicks and views, are also tracked.
Similar to Unity, AdMob processes device and usage data to facilitate the app's functions. However, it's important to note that our app does not store this information—AdMob handles this data to ensure the smooth operation of services such as ads within the app.
AdMob Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Google Play In-App Purchases (IAP):
If you make in-app purchases, Google Play may collect transaction-related information, including items purchased and transaction amounts. Payment data processed by Google Play IAP may include your name, bank/debit/credit card number, card expiration date, billing address, and CVV.
Our app may transmit this information to Unity and AdMob as necessary for the respective services they provide. We ensure that they adhere to strict data privacy and security standards and only use this information for the intended purposes.
LEGAL OBLIGATION TO DISCLOSE PERSONAL INFORMATION
Shavari: Ask Advice (Yes-No) application does not collect sensitive personal data, as explained above. Furthermore, we only collect personal information (your name and email address) for a lawful purpose, which is directly related to the app’s activities and necessary for that purpose.
We only ask for information that is significant for the successful processing of your queries and concerns. We do not process any personal information without the consent of the users.
IN-APP PURCHASES
Shavari: Ask Advice (Yes-No) offers a free version, but users can opt for an ad-free experience through Google Play’s In-App Purchases (IAP). When you make a purchase, you will interact directly with Google Play’s secure payment system. We do not have access to, nor do we collect, payment details such as card numbers or billing addresses.
Google Play has implemented robust security measures to protect your personal information during payment transactions. We do not sell, trade, or transfer your identifiable information to outside parties, except for trusted third parties who assist us in operating our app, and only when they adhere to strict confidentiality agreements.
For more information on in-app purchases, please refer to the Google Play IAP Policy.
PERSONALIZED ADS (ADVERTISING)
We abide by the law to protect the sensitive data and information taken from users. All the promotions and advertisements done will be in compliance with state laws and regulations. Also, users may only see targeted advertisements and promotions as per their general interests if they opt for personalized ads. If you reject opting for any personalized ads, then you will not see any tailored ads. You can change your decision to opt-in or opt-out of ads personalization in Settings (gear icon on the main screen) - Ads Personalization.
For users who have purchased the Ad-Free version of our app, no advertisements, personalized or otherwise, will be displayed.
Please note that we may utilize your device's identifier (GAID for Google services) to show you personalized ads. This identifier does not reveal your personal identity. We will only use this identifier for ad personalization with your explicit consent.
Upon launching the app, a pop-up will ask for your consent regarding personalized or non-personalized ads. You have the freedom to choose your preference and provide consent as you see fit.
INFORMATION STORAGE ON YOUR DEVICE
Our app is designed to provide a seamless and customized user experience, which involves storing certain types of information directly on your device. Here's a detailed description of what we store and why:
Language Preference:
To accommodate your language preference across app sessions, we save your selected language on your device. This allows the app to appear in your chosen language every time you use it, without the need to reselect it.
User Achievement Data:
As you progress through the app, any achievements or milestones you reach are stored locally. This could include levels completed, points scored, or badges earned. Storing this data on your device enables you to continue your experience from the exact point you left off, without any need for synchronization.
Settings Data:
Custom settings such as theme, sound levels, and other personalized adjustments you make within the app are kept on your device. This ensures that your personal setup is retained and you don’t have to customize your preferences every time you launch the app.
We want to assure you that this information is not transmitted back to us or to any third-party services. It's used exclusively to maintain and remember your preferences and achievements within the app, providing you with a consistent and tailored experience.
If at any time you wish to reset your data or if you have questions on how to manage the locally stored information, please feel free to reach out for assistance. Your control over your data is our priority.
RIGHTS OF USERS UNDER GDPR, CCPA, CPPA, LGPD, AND PIPA
These regulations give more control to the user over their personal data which they share online. We understand and support these regulations and made sure to cover all points to successfully comply with GDPR, CCPA, CPPA, LGPD, and PIPA requirements.
At Shavari: Ask Advice (Yes-No) users have numerous rights under the above regulations, which they can avail if and when required. The rights are listed below for ease of visibility and understanding:
GDPR:
- Right to be informed (your right to know how we process your information/data)
- Right to access (your right to ask us of what information we hold about you on our systems)
- Right to erasure or Right to be forgotten (user’s right to ask us to remove all of their personal data from our systems)
- Right to data portability (user’s right to receive the personal data which you have shared with us, in a structured and machine-readable format to transfer to another data controller with your own consent and/or under any binding contract)
- Right to object (users can object against how the organization use or process their personal information)
CCPA:
- Right to opt-out of third-party data sales.
- Right to be informed of data collection and rights.
- Right to have collected data disclosed.
- Right to have collected data deleted.
- Right to equal services and prices.
CPPA:
- Individuals have the right to request that an organization permanently and irreversibly delete their personal information under the organization’s control under certain conditions.
- Right to mobility; which essentially functions as a limited right to data portability.
- Right to be informed of automated decision-making.
LGPD:
- Right to confirmation of the existence of the processing.
- Right to access the data.
- Right to correct incomplete, inaccurate or out-of-date data.
- Right to anonymization, blocking or elimination of unnecessary or excessive data or data processed in noncompliance with the provisions of the LGPD.
- Right to data portability.
- Right to deletion of personal data processed with the consent of the data subject.
- Right to information about public and private entities with which the controller has shared data.
- Right to information about the possibility of denying consent and the consequences of such denial.
- Right to revocation of consent.
PIPA:
- Right to be informed of data processing.
- Right to consent to data processing.
- Right to access data.
- Right to request correction or deletion.
- Right to data portability.
- Right to withdraw consent.
CHILDREN’S PRIVACY AND LEGAL AGE
You must be 18 years or above to avail of the services from this app.
We do not collect any personally identified information from minors and do not acknowledge their usage of the app.
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
Please be aware that Shavari: Ask Advice (Yes-No), herein referred to as "the App", is intended purely for entertainment purposes. The App functions as a virtual "magic ball," providing amusing and lighthearted advice in response to user queries. The advice and content provided by the App should not be taken seriously or as a basis for decision-making.
Users should use the App with the understanding that the advice given is generated for fun and has no real bearing on personal or professional matters. The App, its creators, developers, or affiliates will not be held responsible for any actions taken by the user based on the advice or content provided by the App. By using the App, you agree that any decisions made in response to advice from the App are made of your own volition and are your sole responsibility.
The App is not designed to offer serious life advice or information. Therefore, we expressly disclaim any liability for any actions taken, or not taken, based on any of the App's content. Users should exercise their own judgment and discretion when interpreting and acting upon the App's advice or content.
This limitation of liability is a fundamental element of the basis of the bargain between you and the App. The App would not be provided without such limitations. If you are dissatisfied with the App or any content or materials on it, your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue using the App. The foregoing limitation applies even if the above-stated remedy fails its essential purpose.
INTERNATIONAL USE
We do not represent that the Service is appropriate, available, or legally permissible for use in all jurisdictions. Accessing and using the Service in territories where the content is illegal is strictly prohibited. You are accessing the Service at your own initiative, and you are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of the Service complies with all local laws and regulations.
VARIOUS PROVISIONS
Electronic Communications:
All information transmitted through the Service is considered an electronic communication. By using the Service, you consent to receive communications from us electronically. You agree that all electronic communications that we provide to you, such as notices, disclosures, agreements, and other communications, are equivalent to written communications and will have the same legal effect as if they were in paper form and signed by the party sending the communication.
Legal Validity of Electronic Interactions:
You acknowledge and agree that when you select or click on "Next," "Submit," or similar buttons or links within the Application, you are performing an electronic signature that holds the same legal validity and enforceability as a handwritten signature. Such electronic interactions constitute your intent to be bound by the terms and conditions of the Service.
Consent to Electronic Transactions and Disclosures:
You hereby consent to the use of electronic signatures, contracts, orders, and other records, as well as the electronic delivery of notices, policies, and transaction records initiated or completed through the Service. Your agreement to conduct transactions and interactions electronically is valid for all interactions between you and the Company.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy, data processing, or consent withdrawal, then you may contact us using the information below:
Email: pvernikovsky@gmail.com
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