Last Updated: July 26, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to Taki Sensi ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection, usage, and protection when you use our mobile application.

By using Taki Sensi, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our app.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and password (stored securely using Firebase Authentication).
• User Profile Data: Any profile information you choose to provide, including preferences and settings.
• Premium Subscription Information: If you purchase a premium subscription, we collect payment information processed through Google Play Store's in-app purchase system.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: We collect device-specific information such as device model and manufacturer, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and device hardware information.
• Usage Data: We automatically collect information about how you interact with our app, including features you access, sensitivity settings you view, time spent on different sections, and actions you take within the app.
• Analytics Data: We use Firebase Analytics to collect app open events, feature usage statistics, user engagement metrics, and performance data.
• Crash Reports: We collect crash reports and error logs through Firebase Crashlytics to help us identify and fix bugs, including error messages, stack traces, and device information at the time of crash.

2.3 Information from Google Services

Our app is built using services provided by Google. As a result, certain information is collected and processed by Google to make our app work. These services include:

• Firebase Authentication: For user authentication
• Firebase Firestore & Storage: For storing your data and preferences
• Firebase Analytics & Crashlytics: For app usage analytics and crash reporting
• Firebase Remote Config, Cloud Messaging & In-App Messaging: For app configuration and notifications
• Google Mobile Ads (AdMob): For showing ads, which may collect device identifiers, Advertising ID, and location data for ad personalization.
• Google Generative AI (Gemini): For processing your queries in the Sensi Guru AI feature.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

3.1 Core App Functionality

To provide and maintain our service, authenticate your account, store your preferences, enable premium features, and provide the Sensi Guru AI service.

3.2 Service Improvement

To analyze usage patterns, fix bugs, optimize performance, and develop new features.

3.3 Communication

We use Firebase Cloud Messaging to send you notifications about important updates, announcements, or giveaways. This is the only permission we request, and it is completely optional. You can choose to allow or deny this permission, and you can change your choice at any time in your device settings.

3.4 Advertising

To display personalized advertisements through Google AdMob, measure ad performance, and prevent ad fraud.

3.5 Legal Compliance

To comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, prevent fraud, and respond to legal requests.

4. Data Storage and Location

4.1 Google Cloud Infrastructure

All your data is stored on Google's secure cloud infrastructure through Firebase services (Firestore, Storage, Authentication). We do not use any other third-party cloud providers.

4.2 Local Storage

Some data is stored locally on your device using SharedPreferences for ad view counts, preferences, and offline caching.

4.3 Data Retention

Account data is retained as long as your account is active. Analytics data is retained for up to 14 months, and crash reports for up to 90 days. Local data is removed upon uninstallation.

5. Data Sharing with Google Services

We want to be clear: **we do not sell your personal information or share it with any third-party companies other than Google.** Our app's functionality relies entirely on services provided by Google. Therefore, your data is processed by Google to provide services like authentication, database storage, analytics, and advertising.

You can review Google's policies to understand how they handle your data:

• Google Privacy Policy
• Firebase Privacy Policy

6. Your Rights and Choices

You can manage your account, opt out of notifications, and control advertising preferences through your device and app settings. You can request access to or deletion of your data by contacting us.

7. Children's Privacy

Taki Sensi is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Security Measures

We use encryption (HTTPS/TLS) and rely on Firebase's robust security features to protect your data. However, no method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries where Google's servers are located. By using our app, you consent to these transfers.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy and will notify you by posting the new version in the app and updating the "Last Updated" date.

11. Premium Subscription and Payment Data

Payment processing is handled by Google Play Store; we do not store your payment card information. We store subscription status in Firebase.

12. Sensi Guru AI Feature

AI queries are sent to Google's Gemini API for real-time processing and are not permanently stored by us. Google may log queries for service improvement.

13. Google Play Store Data Safety Section

We declare our data practices in our Google Play Store listing. Data is primarily shared with Google to enable app functionality, analytics, and advertising.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact us:

• Email: taki@sensi.takiff.online

15. Consent

By using Taki Sensi, you consent to our data practices as described in this Privacy Policy, including the processing of your data by Google services.