01Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Codeink Technologies ("we", "our", or "us") handles your data when you use our mobile application Mobile Secret Codes ("the App", available on Google Play under package identifier com.stsl.codeink.secretcodes).
We believe in minimal data footprint. The App functions primarily as an offline reference handbook and diagnostics companion. We do not operate user accounts or cloud storage of user phone profiles.
02Data We Do NOT Collect
To be clear about what we never access or collect:
- We do not collect your name, email address, physical address, or phone number.
- We do not access or read your contacts, call logs, SMS messages, or browsing history.
- We do not record audio, capture camera photos, or track GPS location.
- We do not store your device IMEI or serial numbers on any remote servers.
- We do not sell, rent, or trade any personal information to data brokers or third parties.
03Device Permissions & How They Are Used
Mobile Secret Codes requests minimal device permissions strictly necessary for its functionality:
04Advertising (Google AdMob)
Mobile Secret Codes is a free application supported by advertisements delivered by Google AdMob. Google AdMob may collect and process device signals (such as advertising identifier, coarse IP-derived location, device model, and operating system version) to serve, personalize, and measure advertisements.
For more information on how Google uses data from apps, please review Google's Privacy & Terms for Partner Sites and the Google Privacy Policy.
You can opt out of personalized ads at any time through your Android device settings by navigating to Settings → Google → Ads and selecting Delete advertising ID or opting out of personalized advertising.
05Third-Party SDKs
| Provider | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google AdMob | Display ads to support free application development | Google Privacy Policy |
| Google Play Services | Core Android framework support and app distribution | Google Play Terms |
06Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Mobile Secret Codes is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under 13 years of age. Since our app does not collect personal data or require accounts, no child's personal information is stored on our servers. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.
07Data Security & Retention
Because the App does not store personal information on external servers, there is no personal data to retain. Any device preferences (such as bookmarked codes) are stored locally in sandbox storage on your device and are wiped completely whenever you clear the App data or uninstall the App.
08Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory requirements. Any modifications will be posted directly to this URL with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
09Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our practices, please reach out to us: