Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide:

• Account: Email, username, profile picture
• Content: Stories, comments, likes, reading lists
• Profile: Bio, preferences, settings

Information collected automatically:

• Usage: Reading history, searches, interactions
• Device: Device type, OS, app version
• Analytics: Performance data, crash reports
• Advertising: Advertising identifiers (e.g., Google Advertising ID), ad interaction data

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and improve our services
• Personalize your reading experience
• Send notifications (you can opt-out)
• Communicate updates and features
• Ensure security and prevent abuse
• Analyze usage to improve the app
• Display advertisements to support the app

3. Information Sharing

We may share information with:

• Other Users: Your public profile, stories, and comments are visible to others
• Service Providers: Firebase (Google), analytics services, advertising partners (Google AdMob)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law

4. Advertising

We display ads through Google AdMob to support the app. AdMob may collect and use the following:

• Device advertising identifiers (Google Advertising ID / IDFA)
• Device information (model, OS version, screen size)
• IP address (for general location-based ads)
• Ad interaction data (views, clicks)

You can opt out of personalized ads:

• Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
• iOS: Settings → Privacy → Apple Advertising → Turn off Personalized Ads

For more information, see Google's Advertising Policies.

5. Third-Party Services

We use:

• Firebase: Authentication, database, storage, analytics
• Google AdMob: Advertising
• Google Sign-In: For easier login

These services have their own privacy policies.

6. Data Security

• Data stored on Google Cloud Platform
• Encryption in transit and at rest
• Industry-standard security measures
• Regular security reviews

No system is 100% secure, but we do our best to protect your data.

7. Your Rights and Choices

• Access: Request a copy of your data
• Correction: Update your information anytime
• Deletion: Delete your account (Settings → Account)
• Export: Download your stories
• Notifications: Opt-out in Settings
• Ad Personalization: Opt-out via device settings (see Section 4)

8. Data Retention

We keep your data while your account is active. When you delete your account, we remove or anonymize your personal data within 90 days, except where required by law.

9. Children's Privacy

Our app is not for children under 13. We don't knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe we have, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be stored and processed in different countries (via Google Cloud). We ensure appropriate protections are in place.

11. Cookies and Local Storage

We use local storage to:

• Keep you logged in
• Remember your preferences
• Improve performance

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. We'll notify you of significant changes via email or in-app notification. Check the "Last updated" date above.

13. Your Jurisdiction-Specific Rights

If you're in the EU/EEA: You have additional rights under GDPR, including data portability and the right to object to processing.

If you're in California: You have rights under CCPA, including the right to know what data we collect and opt-out of sales (though we don't sell data).

By using KaLaung, you agree to this Privacy Policy.