🔮 Trust Malik Privacy Policy

📱 Application Overview

Trust Malik is an entertainment application that simulates a mystical fingerprint scanner for detecting truth and lies. This app is designed purely for entertainment and prank purposes and does not perform any real biometric scanning or truth detection.

🔒 Data Collection and Usage

Information We DO NOT Collect

• Biometric Data: No fingerprint, facial recognition, or other biometric information
• Personal Information: No names, email addresses, phone numbers, or contact details
• Location Data: No GPS coordinates or location tracking
• Camera/Microphone: No access to device cameras or microphones
• Device Storage: No access to photos, files, or personal documents
• Text Content: Names or questions entered in the app are not stored or transmitted

Information We DO Collect

• Anonymous Usage Analytics: Via Firebase Analytics for app improvement
• Advertising Identifier: For personalized ads (can be reset in device settings)
• Device Information: Basic device model and OS version for compatibility
• App Performance Data: Crash reports and performance metrics

📊 Firebase Analytics

We use Firebase Analytics to understand how users interact with our app. This helps us improve the user experience and fix issues.

Analytics Data Collected:

• App opens and session duration
• Feature usage (scanning, tutorial completion)
• App crashes and errors
• Device type and operating system version
• App version and update patterns

💰 Advertising (AdMob)

Trust Malik displays advertisements through Google AdMob to support free access to the app.

Advertising Data:

• Advertising ID: Used for personalized ads (can be reset)
• Ad Interaction: Clicks, views, and engagement metrics
• Device Information: Basic specs for ad optimization

Ad Personalization Control:

• Android Settings: Settings > Privacy > Ads > Reset Advertising ID
• Opt-out: Settings > Privacy > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
• Google Ad Settings: adssettings.google.com

🌍 International Compliance

GDPR (European Union)

• No personal data processing requires consent
• Analytics data is anonymous and aggregated
• Users can request data deletion (though no personal data is stored)
• Legitimate interest basis for anonymous analytics

COPPA (Children's Privacy)

• App is safe for children under 13
• No personal information collection from minors
• No behavioral advertising targeting children
• Parental consent not required due to no data collection

CCPA (California Privacy Rights)

• No sale of personal information
• No personal information collected to sell
• Anonymous analytics only for app improvement

🔐 Data Security

• No Data Storage: App does not store user-entered text or personal information
• Secure Transmission: Analytics data transmitted over encrypted connections
• Third-Party Security: Firebase and AdMob maintain industry-standard security
• Local Processing: All app functionality runs locally on device

🤝 Third-Party Services

Firebase Analytics (Google)

• Purpose: Anonymous usage analytics and crash reporting
• Data: App usage patterns, device information, performance metrics
• Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Google AdMob

• Purpose: Display advertisements to support free app access
• Data: Advertising identifier, ad interaction data
• Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Children's Privacy

Trust Malik is designed to be safe for users of all ages, including children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. The app:

• Does not require account creation or login
• Does not collect names, emails, or personal details
• Does not enable communication with other users
• Does not contain inappropriate content
• Uses only anonymous analytics data

🔄 Data Retention

• User Input: Names/questions are not stored and are deleted when app closes
• Analytics: Anonymous data retained by Firebase per their retention policy
• Advertising: Ad interaction data retained by AdMob per their policy
• App Preferences: Only tutorial completion status stored locally

⚙️ Permissions Explained

• INTERNET: Required for ads and analytics transmission
• ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Check network connectivity for ads
• AD_ID: Access advertising identifier for personalized ads (Android 13+)

🔧 User Rights and Controls

You Can:

• Reset Advertising ID: Android Settings > Privacy > Ads
• Disable Analytics: Android Settings > Privacy > Usage & Diagnostics
• Uninstall App: Removes all local data and stops all data collection
• Contact Support: For questions or concerns about privacy

Data Deletion:

Since Trust Malik does not collect or store personal information, there is no personal data to delete. Uninstalling the app removes all local preferences and stops any data collection.

📞 Contact Information

🔄 Policy Updates

This privacy policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Users will be notified of significant changes through:

• App store update notifications
• In-app notifications (if applicable)
• Updated policy date at the top of this document

⚖️ Legal Basis for Processing

• Legitimate Interest: Anonymous analytics for app improvement
• Consent: Advertising personalization (can be withdrawn)
• Contract Performance: Providing the entertainment service

🌍 International Data Transfers

Analytics and advertising data may be processed by Google services in various countries. Google maintains appropriate safeguards for international data transfers in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

📋 Summary

Trust Malik respects your privacy by:

• ✅ Not collecting personal or biometric data
• ✅ Using only anonymous analytics
• ✅ Providing clear privacy controls
• ✅ Being transparent about data practices
• ✅ Complying with international privacy laws