Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Smart Charge – Battery Animation & Saver ("we", "our", or "the App") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application.

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect minimal information that you directly provide to us:

• App Settings: Your preferences for themes, notifications, and app configuration
• Charging History: Battery charging session data stored locally on your device

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

The following information is collected automatically:

• Battery Information: Battery level, charging status, temperature, and voltage
• Device Information: Device model, Android version, and system information
• App Usage Data: Feature usage, screen views, and interaction patterns
• Performance Data: App crashes, errors, and performance metrics

1.3 Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

• Google AdMob: For displaying advertisements (see section 4.1)
• Firebase Analytics: For app usage analytics (see section 4.2)
• Firebase Crashlytics: For crash reporting and error tracking (see section 4.3)

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• App Functionality: To provide battery monitoring, charging animations, and optimization features
• Charging History: To track and display your charging sessions and statistics
• Notifications: To alert you when your battery is fully charged or running low
• App Improvement: To understand how users interact with the app and improve features
• Error Resolution: To identify and fix bugs, crashes, and performance issues
• Personalization: To remember your theme preferences and app settings

3.1 Local Storage

Most of your data is stored locally on your device:

• Charging history is stored in a local SQLite database on your device
• App settings and preferences are stored using Android's SharedPreferences
• No personal data is transmitted to our servers

3.2 Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

• Data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS
• Local data storage uses Android's secure storage mechanisms
• We follow industry best practices for data protection

4.1 Google AdMob

Our app uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect and use data about you to provide personalized ads. For more information about how Google uses data, please visit:

• Google Privacy Policy
• AdMob Privacy Information

You can opt out of personalized ads by adjusting your Google account ad settings or device ad settings.

4.2 Firebase Analytics

We use Google Firebase Analytics to understand app usage patterns and improve user experience. Firebase Analytics collects:

• App events (screen views, button clicks, feature usage)
• Device information (model, OS version)
• App version and installation information

This data is anonymized and aggregated. For more information, visit: Firebase Privacy

4.3 Firebase Crashlytics

We use Firebase Crashlytics to track app crashes and errors. Crashlytics collects:

• Crash reports and stack traces
• Device information (model, OS version)
• App state at the time of crash

This helps us identify and fix bugs quickly. No personally identifiable information is included in crash reports.

Our app requests the following permissions and explains why:

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share anonymized, aggregated data with:

• Google (for AdMob, Firebase Analytics, and Crashlytics) as described in section 4
• Service providers who assist us in operating the app (under strict confidentiality agreements)

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: You can view your charging history and app settings within the app
• Deletion: You can delete your charging history at any time from the app settings
• Opt-Out: You can disable analytics and crash reporting in app settings
• Ad Preferences: You can manage ad personalization in your device or Google account settings
• Uninstall: Uninstalling the app will remove all locally stored data

Our app is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

If you are using our app from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using our app, you consent to the transfer of information to the United States.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notifying you through the app if significant changes are made

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when posted.

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services:

• Local Data: Stored on your device until you delete it or uninstall the app
• Analytics Data: Retained by Firebase Analytics according to Google's data retention policies
• Crash Reports: Retained by Firebase Crashlytics for 90 days

Thank you for using Smart Charge!
We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a secure experience.