Privacy Policy

Introduction

Muhammad Arif Shabab / Shabab Softwares ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Flashlight Utility mobile application (the "Service"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Account Information: We do not create accounts and do not collect your name, email address, or username.
• Utility Data: The following is stored locally on your device:
  • Theme and similar app preferences
  • Optional barcode / QR scan history
  • In-app settings such as haptic feedback

Device Information

• Device features used on-device: Camera flash (flashlight), camera preview (barcode / QR scanner), magnetometer (compass), accelerometer (bubble level), and vibration (haptics). Sensor readings and scan results stay on your device and are not uploaded by the app.
• Device Identifiers: Google advertising services may collect device-specific information such as advertising ID, device model, and operating system version.
• Usage Data: If analytics is enabled, we may collect information about how you interact with our app, including:
  • Features you use most frequently
  • App-open and usage events
  • Crash reports and performance data

Automatically Collected Information

Log Data: Advertising and analytics partners may collect information that your device sends whenever you use our Service ("Log Data"). This Log Data may include information such as your device's Internet Protocol ("IP") address, device name, operating system version, the configuration of the app when utilizing our Service, the time and date of your use of the Service, and other statistics.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

• To provide and maintain our Service: Including flashlight, compass, bubble level, and barcode / QR scanner tools on your device.
• To remember your preferences: Theme, haptic settings, and optional scan history are stored locally.
• To provide customer support: We may use contact information you send us by email to respond to your inquiries.
• To display advertising: We use Google AdMob to show ads and measure ad performance.
• To improve our Service: We may analyze usage patterns to enhance app performance and develop new features.

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

• Your preferences and scan history are stored locally on your device using on-device storage.
• Camera preview for scanning is processed on your device. The app does not take pictures, record video, or access the microphone.

Cloud Storage (if applicable)

• Flashlight Utility does not sync utility data to our own cloud servers.
• Advertising and analytics data is handled by Google under their own privacy policies. All data transmission to those services is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols.

Data Retention

• Local preferences and scan history remain on your device until you clear them in the app or uninstall the app.
• Advertising and analytics data is retained by Google according to their policies.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in:

• Advertising (Google AdMob)
• App analytics and crash reporting (Google Firebase, if enabled)
• App distribution (Google Play)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

• View your data: Theme settings and scan history are available within the app.
• Camera permission: You can deny camera permission if you do not want to use the flashlight or scanner. Compass and level still work.
• Delete your data: You can clear scan history in the app, or uninstall the app to remove local settings.

Communication Preferences

• You can manage ad personalization from Settings where required by law (consent / privacy options).
• You can contact us to request changes related to your personal information.

Data Portability

• You have the right to receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format where applicable.
• You can request data portability by contacting us.

Third-Party Services

Our app may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Advertising Services

The app uses Google AdMob. Google may collect an advertising identifier and related device data according to Google's policies. You can manage consent from Settings where required.

• Google AdMob: advertising and ad measurement. Google Privacy Policy

Analytics Services

We may use third-party analytics services to help us understand how our app is used. These services may collect information such as:

• App usage statistics
• Device information
• Performance metrics

Flashlight, compass, level, and scanned barcode values are not sent as analytics content.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Sending you a notification through the app (for significant changes)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:

• Google Play Store requirements
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Other applicable privacy laws

Data Processing Legal Basis

We process your personal data based on:

• Consent: When you voluntarily provide information to us, including advertising consent where required
• Contract Performance: To provide the services you've requested
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our app and provide better user experience
• Legal Obligation: When required by applicable laws

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are in the European Union, you have the following rights:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided above.