Last updated: July 21, 2024
This Privacy Policy explains how Fictos Apps collects, uses, protects, and shares Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and other data in accordance with our apps and website. PII, as defined by US privacy law, is information that can identify, contact, or locate an individual. We are committed to transparency and compliance with applicable privacy laws, including the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and CAN-SPAM Act.
Our apps may request the following permissions, with clear in-app disclosures and user consent where required:
In-App Disclosure: For permissions like location or microphone that may involve background data collection, we provide prominent in-app disclosures before requesting consent. These disclosures explain the data collected, its use, and any sharing, and require affirmative user action (e.g., tapping “Accept”) to proceed. Consent is not assumed from navigation away or auto-dismissing messages.
When you register, order, or download our app, you may be asked to provide:
All data collection occurs with your prior permission, typically through runtime permission requests or in-app consent dialogs.
We collect information when you:
We use collected information to:
We implement the following security measures:
We do not use an SSL certificate for our website, as we only provide articles and information and do not collect sensitive data like email addresses or credit card numbers directly via the website.
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. If you request account deletion, we will delete your account and associated personal data within 30 days, except for data we must retain for legal, security, or fraud prevention purposes. Such retained data is securely stored and not used for other purposes. To request account deletion, please use the in-app “Delete Account” option or email us at fictosapp@gmail.com.
If you create an account within our app, you can request its deletion at any time. To delete your account:
We will process deletion requests within 30 days and delete all associated personal data, except as required for legal compliance, security, or fraud prevention.
Yes, we use cookies to:
You can disable cookies via your browser settings, but this may disable some features, though you can still place orders.
We do not sell, trade, or transfer your PII to outside parties without advance notice, except to trusted service providers (e.g., website hosting partners) who agree to keep data confidential. We may share non-personally identifiable data for marketing or advertising purposes. We may also release data to comply with legal obligations, enforce policies, or protect rights, property, or safety.
Our apps use third-party SDKs (e.g., Google AdSense, Facebook Ads) for advertising. We ensure these SDKs comply with Google Play policies, including the prohibition on selling personal and sensitive user data. Data shared with these providers is limited to what is necessary for ad delivery and analytics, as disclosed in-app.
Our website or apps may include links to third-party services with separate privacy policies. We are not responsible for the content or practices of these sites but welcome feedback to maintain site integrity.
We use Google AdSense for advertising, which uses cookies (e.g., DART cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or others. You can opt out via:
We implement Remarketing with Google AdSense and Google Display Network Impression Reporting. For more details, see Google’s Advertising Principles and Google Ad and Content Network Privacy Policy.
Our apps use Facebook Ads. For details, see the Facebook Privacy Policy. You can manage ad preferences at Facebook Ad Settings.
We comply with CalOPPA by:
You can update your personal information by emailing fictosapp@gmail.com.
We do not currently honor Do Not Track (DNT) signals, as our apps prioritize functionality and ad delivery. However, we provide opt-out options for advertising as described above.
We comply with COPPA by allowing parents to review, delete, manage, or refuse sharing of their child’s information. Contact us at fictosapp@gmail.com for assistance.
In case of a data breach, we will notify users via in-app or website notification within 7 business days. We adhere to the Individual Redress Principle, allowing users to pursue enforceable rights against non-compliant data processors.
We collect email addresses to respond to inquiries or send information. We comply with CAN-SPAM by:
To unsubscribe from emails, email fictosapp@gmail.com.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes are effective immediately upon posting. Check this page regularly for updates. For questions or suggestions, contact us at fictosapp@gmail.com.
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