Privacy And Policy Of Birthday Countdown Application For Android

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy — Birthday Countdown App

Last updated: 11th December 2025

Jayakrishnan PM built the Birthday Countdown app as a Free app. This Service is provided at no cost and is intended for use as is.

This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, stored, and used when you use the app. By using the app, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information Entered by the User

To provide countdown features, the app may ask you to enter:

  • Name
  • Birthday or event date & time
  • Event photos
  • Background music
  • Custom settings or preferences

Where this data is stored:

  • SharedPreferences (local storage) – for app settings, inputs, and UI preferences
  • Local device storage – for photos, music, or files chosen by the user
  • Firebase Storage – for images or media uploaded through the app
  • App database – for storing event details

We do not collect this data on our own servers.

Public Access Note:
Files stored in Firebase Storage may be accessible through a shareable link. We do not make these files public unless you choose to share them.

No Login / No Account System:
The app does not use user accounts or login systems. Therefore, we cannot identify who uploaded which file unless a user shares the file URL with us.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

The app uses third-party SDKs that may collect:

  • Device information
  • Operating system details
  • IP address (may be anonymized)
  • Advertising ID
  • Crash logs
  • Usage statistics
  • Performance metrics

These are used for analytics, diagnostics, and advertising.

2. Third-Party Services Used

The app integrates with the following services:

  • Google Play Services
  • AdMob
  • Google Analytics for Firebase (GA4)
  • Google Signals
  • Firebase Crashlytics
  • Firebase Storage
  • Facebook SDK (if used)

These services may collect data under their own privacy policies.

3. Data Storage & Retention

3.1 Stored on Your Device

Data stored locally includes:

  • SharedPreferences
  • Local cache
  • Photos, music, and event data

Uninstalling the app removes this local data.

3.2 Stored in Firebase Storage

If you upload photos or files, they are stored in Firebase Storage. Access is controlled by Firebase, and files may be accessible via shareable links.

Because the app does not use login or account systems, we cannot automatically delete specific user files. You may request deletion by providing the exact file URL.

4. Google Analytics & Google Signals

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Google Signals to understand how the app is used and to improve performance.

Google Signals may collect aggregated, anonymized information such as:

  • Age group
  • Gender
  • Interest categories
  • Cross-device behavior

We do not receive personal data like names, email addresses, or account information.

Users may disable Ads Personalization here:
https://www.google.com/settings/ads

5. How We Use Information

Information collected may be used to:

  • Provide countdown features
  • Improve app performance
  • Fix bugs and crashes
  • Analyze usage trends
  • Serve better ads
  • Enhance user experience

We do not sell or rent personal data.

6. Children’s Privacy

The app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has uploaded data, contact us immediately.

7. Security

We use industry-standard security measures and Firebase Security Rules. However, no system is completely secure. Users should avoid uploading sensitive information.

8. Links to Other Sites

The app may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect immediately when posted on this page.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or would like to request deletion of a file stored in Firebase Storage (you must provide the file URL), please contact us:

Email: jayakrishnan.pm.123@gmail.com

Thank you for using the Birthday Countdown App!

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