Hide & Gist - Privacy Policy

Hide & Gist values your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application, Hide & Gist, available on the Google Play Store.

1. What We Collect

Hide & Gist only collects essential information needed to support specific app features.

We collect:

Email addresses and phone numbers: These are used for features such as communication and support related to the Shopping section.
Location data: We request your location only when you use the Shopping section to provide relevant suggestions such as nearby stores.

                    🕓 Important: Email and phone information is stored temporarily for a maximum of one (1) week, after which it is automatically and permanently deleted from our system.
                

                    📍 Location Data: This data is used temporarily and is never stored in our database.
                

We do NOT collect or store:

IP addresses
Device type or model
Operating system information
Usernames, account passwords, or advertising identifiers
General app usage data

2. Advertising (Google AdMob)

We use Google AdMob to display ads in the app. Hide & Gist itself does not collect ad-related data, but AdMob may automatically collect non-personal information to serve relevant ads, such as:

IP address
Advertising ID
Device type and OS
Language settings
Interaction with ads
Network and carrier info

Learn more about how Google uses this data here:
👉 https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

Users can manage personalized ad preferences through their device's privacy settings.

3. No Data Selling or Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share any user data — including emails, phone numbers, or location — with third-party companies or advertisers.

4. Children's Privacy

Hide & Gist is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If such information is found, it will be promptly deleted.

5. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

📧 Email: sydneysoglo76@gmail.com