Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 1, 2026 (Originally effective: January 19, 2025)
This Privacy Policy describes how “Ask Your Goddess!” (the “App”) collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our mobile application.
By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
| Information | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Birthday (Month/Day) | Optional | Collected only when you enable “Remember My Birthday” feature |
| Language Preference | Automatic | Your selected language (Korean/English) |
| Notification Settings | Optional | Your preferred notification time |
Important: All information you provide is stored locally on your device only and is not transmitted to any external servers.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically by Third-Party Services
Google AdMob (Advertising)
When ads are displayed, Google AdMob may collect:
- Advertising ID (Google Advertising ID or IDFA)
- Device information (model, OS version, screen size)
- IP address
- Ad interaction data (impressions, clicks)
Google Analytics (App Analytics)
To improve our services, Google Analytics may collect:
- App usage statistics (screen views, events)
- Device information (model, OS version)
- Approximate location (country/region level)
- Session information
Firebase Crashlytics (App Stability)
When the App crashes or encounters an error, Firebase Crashlytics automatically collects:
- Device information (model, OS version, screen resolution)
- App information (app version, build number)
- Crash timestamp and stack trace (code location where the error occurred)
- Firebase installation ID (an anonymous, per-device identifier that changes upon reinstallation)
This information does not personally identify you and is used solely to identify and fix bugs.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Description |
|---|---|
| Guardian Goddess Matching | Match you with your zodiac guardian goddess based on your birthday |
| Fortune Services | Generate daily fortunes based on your guardian goddess |
| Notifications | Send fortune notifications at your preferred time |
| App Personalization | Remember your language preference |
| Advertising | Display personalized ads through Google AdMob |
| Service Improvement | Analyze app usage to improve our services |
| App Stability | Collect crash reports via Firebase Crashlytics to fix errors and improve stability |
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
3.1 Third-Party Service Providers
We share information with the following third-party service providers:
| Provider | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Google LLC (AdMob) | Advertising services | Advertising ID, device info, ad interactions |
| Google LLC (Analytics) | App analytics | Usage data, device info |
| Google LLC (Crashlytics) | App crash analysis and stability improvement | Device info, app version, crash stack traces, Firebase installation ID |
3.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
3.3 No Sale of Personal Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Data Storage and Security
4.1 Local Storage
Your personal information (birthday, language preference, notification settings) is stored locally on your device using secure storage mechanisms. This data is never transmitted to our servers.
4.2 Third-Party Data
Information collected by Google AdMob, Google Analytics, and Firebase Crashlytics is stored on Google’s servers in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy.
4.3 Security Measures
- Local data storage (no server transmission)
- Encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS) for third-party services
- Minimal data collection principle
5. Your Rights and Choices
5.1 Managing Your Data
| Action | How To |
|---|---|
| Delete birthday data | App Settings > Disable “Remember My Birthday” |
| Delete notification settings | App Settings > Disable notifications |
| Delete all app data | Uninstall the App from your device |
5.2 Opting Out of Personalized Advertising
Android
- Go to Settings > Google > Ads > “Opt out of Ads Personalization”
- Go to Settings > Google > Ads > “Delete advertising ID”
iOS
- Go to Settings > Privacy > Tracking > Disable “Allow Apps to Request to Track”
- Go to Settings > Privacy > Apple Advertising > Disable “Personalized Ads”
5.3 Opting Out of Analytics
You can limit analytics data collection through your device settings or by uninstalling the App.
5.4 Opting Out of Crash Reporting
Crash data collection via Firebase Crashlytics cannot be disabled from within the App. To stop crash data collection, you may uninstall the App.
6. Children’s Privacy
The App is not directed to 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.
7. International Data Transfers
Information collected by third-party services (Google AdMob, Google Analytics) may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using the App, you consent to such transfers.
8. Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Local app data | Until you disable the feature or uninstall the App |
| AdMob data | According to Google’s data retention policies |
| Analytics data | According to Google’s data retention policies |
| Crashlytics data | Up to 90 days (per Firebase policy) |
9. Third-Party Links and Services
The 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.
Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy in the App
- Updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Privacy Contact
- Contact Person: [Yein Rah]
- Email: [apptelier3626@gmail.com]
12. Additional Information for Specific Regions
12.1 European Economic Area (EEA) Residents
If you are located in the EEA, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- 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
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided above.
Legal Basis for Processing: We process your personal information based on:
- Your consent (for optional features like “Remember My Birthday”)
- Legitimate interests (for app functionality and improvement)
12.2 California Residents
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to say no to the sale of personal information
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
We do not sell your personal information.
12.3 South Korean Residents
For users in South Korea, please refer to our Korean Privacy Policy (개인정보 처리방침) which complies with the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).
13. Summary of Data Practices
| Category | Our Practice |
|---|---|
| Data stored on our servers | None |
| Data stored locally on device | Birthday (optional), language, notification settings |
| Data shared with third parties | Advertising, analytics, and crash report data (Google) |
| Data sold to third parties | None |
| User control over data | Full control through app settings |
Last Updated: March 1, 2026 — Added Firebase Crashlytics (crash reporting) service.