EmojiGen - Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 15, 2025
Effective Date: January 15, 2025

1. Overview

Welcome to EmojiGen ("our app", "service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.

We are committed to protecting your privacy. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our practices.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Types of Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: App usage statistics, feature usage frequency, crash reports
• Advertising Identifiers: Anonymous identifiers used for personalized advertising

User-Provided Information

• Emoji Prompts and Generated Emojis: Text prompts you input and emoji content you create and generate
• App Settings: Your preference settings and configuration options
• Email Address: Only used temporarily when you choose to share emojis via email

Information We Do NOT Collect

• Personal identifying information such as names, addresses
• Contact lists
• Location information
• Sensitive personal data

2.2 How We Collect Information

• Direct Collection: Through your actions and inputs in the app
• Automatic Collection: Through technical means during app usage
• Third-Party Services: Through integrated advertising and analytics services

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Purpose of Information Use

• Provide Services: Generate AI emojis, save user-created content
• Improve App: Analyze usage patterns to optimize user experience
• Technical Support: Diagnose and fix technical issues
• Display Advertisements: Show relevant ads through Google AdMob
• Email Sharing: Process your emoji sharing requests

3.2 Legal Basis for Processing

• Contract Performance: To provide you with app services
• Legitimate Interests: To improve app functionality and user experience
• Consent: For data processing that requires explicit consent

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google AdMob

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect:

• Advertising identifiers
• Device information
• App usage data

Google AdMob Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4.2 Email Services

When you choose to share emojis via email:

• We do not store your email address
• Email content is sent through your device's default email app
• We do not access your email accounts or contacts

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Data Storage

• Local Storage: Emoji content is primarily stored on your device
• Temporary Data: Some technical data may be temporarily cached
• No Cloud Storage: We do not upload your emoji content to remote servers

5.2 Security Measures

• Encryption: Sensitive data is encrypted during transmission
• Access Control: Limited access permissions to user data
• Security Updates: Regular security measure updates and vulnerability fixes

5.3 Data Retention

• Emoji Content: Stored on your device until you delete it
• Usage Data: Anonymous statistical data may be retained for 12 months
• Technical Logs: Error logs are automatically deleted after 30 days

6. Data Sharing

6.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data

We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

6.2 Limited Data Sharing

We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Legal Requirements: To comply with legal obligations or court orders
• Security Protection: To protect user and public safety
• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who help us provide services

7. Your Rights

7.1 Access and Control

• View Data: View information the app stores about you
• Delete Data: Delete emoji content you've created
• Settings Control: Manage app permissions and settings

7.2 Advertising Control

• Ad Personalization: Control ad personalization in device settings
• Reset Advertising ID: Reset your advertising identifier

7.3 GDPR Rights (For EU Users)

• Access Right: Request a copy of information we hold about you
• Rectification Right: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Erasure Right: Request deletion of your personal information
• Data Portability Right: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format

8. Children's Privacy

8.1 Age Restrictions

This app is intended for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8.2 Parental Control

If you discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will immediately delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the European Union, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in other countries where data protection laws may differ from your region.

10. Privacy Policy Updates

10.1 Update Notifications

• We may periodically update this Privacy Policy
• Significant changes will be notified to users within the app
• Continued use of the app indicates acceptance of the updated policy

10.2 Version History

• v1.0 (January 15, 2025): Initial version

11. Contact Us

12. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction].