Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 1, 2025

At QuoteVerse, your privacy is of utmost importance to us. We are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the data we collect when you use our mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, "Services"). By using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our Services. The information we collect includes:

• Personal Information: When you register with QuoteVerse (via Google or as a Guest), we may collect personal details such as your full name, email address, and profile picture. Guest users are assigned a temporary, anonymized identity to enable basic app functionality without requiring personal information.
• Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access our Services, including the device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers (e.g., UDID or advertising ID), IP address, and language settings. This helps us optimize the app for your device.
• Usage Data: We collect data on how you interact with our Services, such as the quotes you favorite, categories you explore, pages visited, time spent in the app, and other analytics. This data is used to enhance your experience and improve app functionality.
• Location Data: With your consent, we may collect general location data (e.g., city or region) to provide location-based recommendations or content. Precise location data is not collected unless explicitly authorized.
• User-Generated Content: If you choose to create or share custom quotes within the app, we may store this content to display it in your account or share it with others, as per your settings.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use the collected data to provide, maintain, and enhance your experience with QuoteVerse. Specifically, we use your data to:

• Personalize Your Experience: Tailor quote recommendations based on your preferences, favorite quotes, and interaction patterns.
• Account Management: Securely manage your account, including authentication, API key generation, and user profile management.
• App Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to identify bugs, optimize performance, and develop new features.
• Advertising: Display personalized or non-personalized ads if global ads are enabled in the app. You can opt out of personalized ads via app settings.
• Customer Support: Respond to inquiries, troubleshoot technical issues, and provide assistance.
• Analytics: Use aggregated and anonymized data to understand user trends and improve our Services.
• Notifications: Send you push notifications or emails about new quotes, app updates, or account-related information, provided you have opted in.

3. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We are committed to not selling, renting, or trading your personal data with third parties for their commercial purposes. However, we may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party providers (e.g., Firebase for analytics, AdMob for advertising, and AWS for cloud storage) to support app functionality. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
• Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or other valid legal requests. We will notify you of such disclosures unless prohibited by law.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the acquiring entity, with assurances that your privacy will continue to be protected.
• Aggregated Data: We may share anonymized, aggregated data (e.g., app usage statistics) with partners or publicly for research or marketing purposes. This data cannot be used to identify you.

4. Your Privacy Rights

We respect your control over your personal information. You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you by contacting us.
• Update: You can update your account details, such as your name or email, directly in the app or by contacting us.
• Delete: You can request the deletion of your account and associated data by emailing support@altronapps.com from your registered email address. We will process deletion requests within 7 days.
• Opt-Out: You can use the app as a Guest to avoid sharing personal details. You can also opt out of personalized ads or notifications via app settings.
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format, where feasible.
• Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your data under certain conditions, such as when you contest its accuracy.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@altronapps.com. We may verify your identity to ensure the security of your request.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our Services or comply with comply with legal obligations. Specifically:

• Active account data is stored while your account remains active.
• Deleted accounts and associated data are permanently removed within 7 days of processing your deletion request.
• Anonymized usage data may be retained indefinitely for analytics purposes.
• We may retain certain data longer if required by law (e.g., for tax or auditing purposes).

6. Security

We take the security of your data seriously and implement industry-standard measures to protect it, including:

• Encryption: Data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS protocols.
• Authentication: Token-based API access ensures secure account authentication.
• Access Controls: Our admin panel has restricted access, limited to authorized personnel only.
• Regular Audits: We conduct periodic security audits to identify and address vulnerabilities.

While we strive to protect your data, no system is completely immune to risks. Please notify us immediately at support@altronapps.com if you suspect any unauthorized access to your account.

7. Third-Party Services

QuoteVerse integrates third-party services to enhance functionality, such as Firebase for analytics, AdMob for ads, and Google Sign-In for authentication. These services operate under their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. We ensure that third-party providers adhere to strict data protection standards.

8. Children's Privacy

QuoteVerse is not designed for or directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided personal information, we will delete it immediately. Parents or guardians can contact us at support@altronapps.com to report any concerns.

9. International Data Transfers

QuoteVerse operates globally, and your data may be processed in countries outside your region, including the United States. We ensure that any international data transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, such as GDPR for EU residents, through standard contractual clauses or equivalent safeguards.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or app functionality. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our Services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

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