PRIVACY POLICY

The Pipe App prioritizes user privacy protection. This Privacy Policy explains our data practices clearly and completely.

Key Points:

• The Pipe App itself does not collect any personal data

• Google Mobile Ads collects Advertising ID (AD_ID), device information, and ad performance data

• This data may be shared with ad partners

• You can control personalized advertising through device settings

Please read this policy carefully to understand how advertising services process your data.

Data Collected by the App:

The Pipe App itself does not collect any personal information. This application does not collect:

• Personal identification data (name, email, phone)

• Usage data or analytics information

• Location information or GPS data

• Contact lists or calendar data

• Cookies or tracking technologies

Data Collected by Advertising Services:

This app uses Google Mobile Ads, which may collect the following data for advertising purposes:

• Advertising ID (AD_ID) - A unique device identifier for advertising

• Ad interaction data (impressions, clicks, conversions)

• Device information (model, OS version, screen size)

• IP address for approximate location

This data is collected and processed by Google and their ad partners, not by the Pipe App. For details, see Section 9.

App Data Processing:

• All pipe calculations and technical data are processed solely on your device

• The app does not transmit your calculation data to external servers

• We do not use cloud storage for your data

• Locally stored preferences are removed when the app is deleted

Advertising Data Processing:

• Advertising ID and related data are transmitted to Google's ad servers

• Ad interaction data is processed by Google and their partners

• This data is stored according to Google's retention policies (see Section 9)

App Data Sharing:

• The Pipe App itself does not share any personal data with third parties

Advertising Data Sharing:

Google Mobile Ads and its ad partners may share data for advertising purposes:

• Advertising ID (AD_ID) may be shared with ad partners

• Ad performance metrics may be shared for campaign optimization

• Device information may be shared for ad targeting

You can manage ad personalization through your device settings.

This application uses only the following minimal permissions:

• INTERNET: For ad delivery only

• AD_ID: For ad campaign analysis only

We do not request permissions to access personal information, device storage, camera, microphone, or any private data.

Since we do not collect personal information:

• Deletion requests are unnecessary

• Information modification or access requests do not apply

• Data portability rights do not apply

GDPR and Advertising Rights:

• Right to refuse personalized advertising

• Right to access information about data processing

To exercise these rights, you can adjust your device advertising settings or contact us directly.

Because this app processes data locally without external transmission:

• There are no network security risks

• Local data follows your device's security policies

• Data remains under your complete control

• Data is encrypted in transit where applicable

Data Collection Summary

• App itself: No data collected

• Advertising SDK: Collects Advertising ID (AD_ID), device information, and ad interaction data

Data Sharing with Third Parties

• App itself: No data shared

• Advertising SDK: May share data with ad partners for advertising purposes

Data Usage Purpose

• Advertising ID: Used for ad personalization and campaign measurement

• Device information: Used for ad targeting and compatibility

• Ad interaction data: Used to measure ad performance

User Control

• You can opt out of personalized ads through device settings

• You can reset your Advertising ID in device settings

Committed to follow the Play Families Policy

• Age-appropriate content throughout the app

• Compliance with Google Play Families Program requirements

Security

• The app follows industry-standard security best practices

• OWASP guidelines compliance

• Data transmitted over secure connections (HTTPS)

Important: This app uses Google Mobile Ads to display advertisements. While the Pipe App itself does not collect personal data, the advertising SDK collects and processes data as described below.

Data Collected by Google Mobile Ads:

• Advertising ID (AD_ID): A unique, resettable identifier for advertising purposes

• Device information: Device model, OS version, screen size, language settings

• Ad interaction data: Ad impressions, clicks, and conversions

• IP address: Used to determine approximate geographic location

• App package name and version

Purpose of Data Collection:

• Delivering relevant advertisements to users

• Measuring ad campaign performance and effectiveness

• Preventing fraud and ensuring ad quality

• Complying with legal obligations

Third-Party Ad Partners:

Google Mobile Ads may share your Advertising ID and related data with ad partners.

These partners use the data to deliver advertisements and measure ad performance. Each partner operates under their own privacy policy.

Your Rights and Choices:

• Reset your Advertising ID in your device settings (Android: Settings → Google → Ads)

• Opt out of interest-based advertising system-wide through device settings

Data Retention:

Google and its ad partners retain advertising data according to their own retention policies, typically:

• Ad impression data: Up to 24 months

• Advertising ID associations: Until user resets the ID or opts out

Additional Resources:

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

• Google Ads Privacy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

• Manage Google Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com

App's Data Collection:

The Pipe App itself does not collect any personal information from users of any age, including children under 13 years old.

Advertising and Children:

Google Mobile Ads may collect Advertising ID (AD_ID) and device information from all users, including children. However:

• Ads shown to children are filtered to be age-appropriate

• Personalized advertising can be disabled through device settings

• Parents can reset the Advertising ID in device settings

This app complies with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) and Google Play's Families Policy requirements.

This application is committed to following Google Play's Families Policy:

• No collection of personal information from any users

• Age-appropriate content maintained throughout the app

• No linking to external websites without user awareness

• Compliance with all Google Play Families Program requirements

This application maintains high security standards:

• Regular security best practices implementation

• Compliance with OWASP security guidelines

• Protection against common mobile application vulnerabilities

While this app has not undergone independent third-party security audits, it follows industry best practices for data protection and user safety.

When privacy policy changes occur:

• New policies will be provided through app updates

• Important changes will be communicated via in-app notifications

Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

This policy complies with applicable privacy protection laws in your region, including GDPR, CCPA, PIPA, and other relevant regulations.

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our practices, please contact us through the app settings or official support channels.

This Privacy Policy takes effect from the time of app installation and use.

Last Updated: November 2025