Last Updated: May 22, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Onw Dev! We create mobile apps for everyone, from fun offline games to online apps that connect you with others. Your privacy is our priority, and this Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information across our apps. Some apps are completely offline and collect no data, while others may require login or show ads. We comply with laws like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
The information we collect depends on the type of app you use. Here’s what you need to know:
2.1 Offline Apps
- Local Data Only: Offline apps (like some games) store data like game progress or settings on your device. We don’t collect or access this data.
- No Personal Information: These apps don’t collect names, emails, or any personal details.
- No Ads: Offline apps don’t show ads or use ad services.
2.2 Apps Requiring Login
- Account Information: For apps like online or social features, we may collect:
- Email address (for login or account recovery).
- Username or display name.
- Password (encrypted for security).
- Optional profile details (e.g., profile picture, if you choose to provide).
- Usage Data: We may collect data like app usage patterns (e.g., time spent, features used) to improve the app.
2.3 Online Apps
- Messages: We collect online content to deliver messages to other users. Messages are encrypted during transmission.
- Metadata: We may collect details like message timestamps or recipient IDs to ensure online work smoothly.
- Contacts: If you add friends, we may store contact IDs (not phone numbers) to manage your friend list.
2.4 Apps with Ads (Google AdMob)
- Ad Data: Some apps use Google AdMob to show ads, which may collect:
- Advertising ID (for personalized ads, if enabled).
- Device information (e.g., device type, OS version).
- Usage data (e.g., ad interactions).
- Non-Personalized Ads: For kids’ apps or if you opt out, we use non-personalized ads that don’t track you.
We use information to make our apps work well for you. Here’s how:
3.1 Offline Apps
- Game Features: Local data (like scores) is used to save progress and settings.
- No Data Sent: We don’t see or use this data outside your device.
3.2 Apps Requiring Login
- Account Management: Email and username help you log in and recover your account.
- Personalization: Profile details (like username) customize your experience.
3.3 Online Apps
- Deliver Messages: We use online content and metadata to send messages securely.
- Manage Contacts: Contact IDs help you connect with friends.
3.4 Apps with Ads
- Show Ads: Google AdMob uses data to display relevant ads (personalized or non-personalized).
- No Direct Access: We don’t control AdMob’s data; see Google’s Privacy Policy for details.
We’re careful about sharing your information. Here’s what happens:
4.1 Offline Apps
- No Sharing: We don’t collect or share any data from offline apps.
4.2 Apps Requiring Login and online Apps
- Service Providers: We may share data (like email or online content) with trusted providers (e.g., cloud servers) to run the app. They follow strict privacy rules.
- No Marketing: We don’t share your data for marketing purposes.
4.3 Apps with Ads
- Google AdMob: AdMob may collect and share data for ads, which could be a “sale” under CCPA. You can opt out (see Section 7).
5. Data Security
Keeping Your Data Safe:
- Offline Apps: Data stays on your device, protected by its security features.
- Login/Online Apps: We encrypt account details and messages during storage and transmission.
- Ad Apps: AdMob’s data is secured by Google’s standards.
- Our Commitment: We use industry-standard security to protect any data we collect.
6. Children's Privacy
Many of our apps are kid-friendly, and we take extra care to protect children under 13 under COPPA and GDPR-K.
Protecting Kids:
- Offline Kids’ Apps: These don’t collect any data or show ads, so they’re super safe for kids.
- Kids’ Apps with Ads: We use Google AdMob’s “Tag For Child-Directed Treatment” to show only non-personalized, kid-safe ads. No tracking for kids under 13.
- Login/Online Apps: Kids under 13 can’t use these apps without parental consent. Contact us at onwdev@gmail.com to provide or revoke consent.
- Parental Control: Parents can delete data by uninstalling offline apps or contacting us for login/online apps.
7. Your Privacy Rights
7.1 All Users
- Delete Data: Uninstall offline apps to remove local data. For login/online apps, contact us to delete your account.
- Opt Out of Ads: Disable personalized ads in app settings or your device’s ad settings.
7.2 California Residents (CCPA)
If you’re in California, you have these rights:
- Right to Know: Learn what data we collect (e.g., email for login, AdMob’s Advertising ID).
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your data (e.g., account or ad data).
- Right to Opt-Out: Stop the “sale” of data (e.g., disable personalized ads). Email onwdev@gmail.com or adjust settings.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We won’t treat you differently for using these rights.
We respond to CCPA requests within 45 days. Email us to exercise your rights.
7.3 EU/UK Residents (GDPR)
- Access: See what data we have about you (e.g., account details).
- Delete: Remove your data from login/online apps.
- Object: Stop data processing (e.g., opt out of ads).
- Email onwdev@gmail.com for GDPR requests.
7.4 AdMob-Specific Rights
- Reset your Advertising ID in device settings.
- Opt out of personalized ads via app or device settings.
- Visit Google’s Privacy Policy for more options.