Privacy Policy

Introduction

Muhammad Arif Shabab ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Minimal HD Wallpapers 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

• No account required: The App does not require you to create an account. We do not collect your email address, username, or similar account credentials through the App for registration purposes.
• Wallpaper and app preferences: Data you generate in the App may include:
  • Favorite wallpapers and saved wallpaper metadata
  • Theme and display preferences
  • Onboarding and privacy or advertising consent choices
  Much of this information is stored locally on your device (see Data Storage and Security).

Device Information

• Device identifiers and technical data: Third-party services integrated with the App (such as advertising partners) may process device-specific information such as device model, operating system version, and advertising-related identifiers, in line with their policies and your device settings.
• Usage data: We may infer general usage patterns through third-party tools (for example advertising or analytics frameworks) where applicable. The App also offers in-app preferences related to analytics and ads so we can align with your expectations.

Automatically Collected Information

Log data: When you use the Service, third-party providers (such as content delivery and advertising networks) may process information that your device sends in the course of network requests ("Log Data"). Log Data may include, for example, internet protocol ("IP") address, device type, operating system version, app configuration, timestamps, and related technical statistics. We do not operate our own backend servers to centrally store this Log Data on your behalf; processing is governed by the respective third parties' policies.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information described above for various purposes:

• To provide and maintain our Service: Including browsing, searching, displaying, and downloading wallpapers.
• To remember your preferences: Such as favorites, theme, and consent settings stored on your device.
• To provide customer support: We may use information you voluntarily provide when you contact us to respond to inquiries.
• To improve our Service: Including understanding reliability issues and improving features, subject to applicable settings and law.
• To show advertisements: The free version of the App may display ads through Google Mobile Ads (AdMob), as described under Third-Party Services.
• To ensure security: To help detect abuse or technical problems, including through information processed by trusted service providers where applicable.

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

• Your favorites, preferences, consent choices, and similar app data are primarily stored locally on your device using secure app storage mechanisms.
• We rely on your device's platform security features to protect data at rest on the device.

Cloud Storage (if applicable)

• The App is designed to work without a mandatory cloud account for core features. If we introduce optional cloud sync or similar features in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy and describe what is stored, where, and how it is protected (for example encryption in transit using SSL/TLS).

Data Retention

• Data stored only on your device remains until you clear app data, uninstall the App, or remove items from your photo library.
• Data processed by third parties is retained according to their policies and applicable law.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share or allow processing of information only as described below:

Service Providers

We may rely on third-party service providers who assist us by:

• Providing wallpaper content and metadata (for example via the Pexels API)
• Delivering and measuring advertisements (for example Google AdMob)
• Providing analytics or crash reporting in the future, if integrated and disclosed in an updated policy

Legal Requirements

We may disclose 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, information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice where required by law.

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

• View your data: You can view favorites and preferences within the App.
• Delete your data: You can clear app storage, remove favorites, or uninstall the App. Wallpapers saved to your photo library can be deleted using your device's gallery or files app.
• Advertising and privacy settings: You can adjust related options in the App (where available) and in your device's privacy and advertising settings (for example limit ad tracking or reset advertising identifiers).

Communication Preferences

• You can adjust notification-related preferences in the App where such features exist.
• You can contact us to request information about our privacy practices.

Data Portability

• Where applicable law grants you the right to receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format, you may contact us to discuss your request. Much of your in-app data is stored locally on your device under your control.

Third-Party Services

Our App relies on third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies:

• Pexels — Wallpaper images and metadata may be retrieved from Pexels. Pexels Privacy Policy
• Google Mobile Ads (AdMob) — Ads may be shown through Google's advertising platform. Google Privacy Policy, How AdMob uses data

Our App may also open links to third-party websites or services; their policies apply when you use them.

Analytics Services

Third-party analytics services may be used to help us understand how our App is used. Such services may collect information such as app usage statistics, device information, and performance metrics, subject to their policies and your consent or device settings. The App includes preferences related to analytics so we can respect your choices; any new analytics integration will be reflected in an updated version of this policy.

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 when you use third-party services (such as Pexels or Google). Those providers describe their practices and safeguards in their own policies. Where required, we rely on appropriate mechanisms permitted by applicable data protection laws.

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, where feasible and appropriate

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 personal data based on:

• Consent: When you voluntarily provide information or agree to optional processing (such as certain analytics or ad personalization settings where applicable)
• Contract Performance: To provide the services you request when using the App
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our App, maintain security, and provide a stable experience, where not overridden by your rights
• Legal Obligation: When required by applicable laws

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are in the European Union, you may 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. Some requests relating to data held only by third parties (such as Google or Pexels) may need to be directed to those providers as well.