Privacy Policy - Duplicate Contacts Cleaner

1. Introduction

Duplicate Contacts Cleaner ("we," "our," or "us") is a mobile application designed to help you clean up your phonebook by detecting and removing duplicate contacts. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your information.

This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information when you use our mobile application and services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Contact Information

Names, phone numbers, and email addresses from your device's contact list
This information is accessed only with your explicit consent
Used solely for the purpose of detecting duplicates
Processed securely and temporarily on our servers

2.2 Device Information

App version and build number
Device model and manufacturer
Operating system version (Android OS version)
Anonymized device ID (Android Secure ID)
Crash reports and usage statistics for app improvement

2.3 User Consent Logs

Records of when and how you granted permissions
Consent timestamps for compliance purposes
Kept for 12 months as required by law

2.4 Phone Number (Optional)

Phone number registration for cloud backup (optional feature)
Phone verification status
Used only for account synchronization across devices

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Core Functionality

Contact Processing: Your contacts may be sent securely to our servers for AI-powered duplicate detection analysis. All data is encrypted during transmission using TLS 1.3.
Duplicate Detection: Advanced algorithms analyze contact data (names, phone numbers, emails) to identify duplicates.
Contact Management: Allow you to merge, delete, or keep duplicate contacts as you choose.

3.2 Optional Sharing (Opt-In Only)

With your explicit opt-in consent, anonymized and aggregated statistics (not your actual contacts) may be shared with partners for research or advertising purposes.
You can withdraw this consent at any time through app settings.

3.3 Analytics & Improvements

Device information is used to improve app stability, fix bugs, and enhance user experience.
Crash reports help us identify and resolve technical issues.
Usage statistics help us understand how to improve the app.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your data based on:

Consent (Article 6(1)(a)): Processing of contacts and any data sharing happens only with your explicit consent. You can withdraw consent at any time.
Legitimate Interest (Article 6(1)(f)): We use anonymized analytics to ensure app performance and stability.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 Service Providers

Our servers are hosted on Google Cloud Platform under a Data Processing Agreement (DPA).
All service providers are bound by strict confidentiality obligations.

5.2 Third Parties

Only anonymized, aggregated data may be shared if you opt in.
We never sell your contact information to third parties.

5.3 Legal Compliance

We may disclose data if required by law, court order, or government regulation.
We may disclose data to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

Encryption in Transit: All data transmitted to our servers uses TLS 1.3 encryption.
Temporary Storage: Contact data is stored temporarily using AES-256 encryption.
Pseudonymization: Data is pseudonymized during processing when possible.
Access Controls: Access to your data is restricted to authorized personnel only.

7. Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA)

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your data. Request Data Deletion You can also do this through the "Delete My Data" option in the app or by contacting us at site.mobile4u+support@outlook.com.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time through app settings.
Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format (JSON/vCard).
Right to Object: Object to processing of your data for optional sharing purposes.
Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.

We respond to all requests within 30 days.

8. Data Retention

Consent Logs: Retained for 12 months for compliance purposes.
Anonymized Analytics: Retained indefinitely as it cannot identify individuals.
Device Information: Retained for as long as necessary to provide services and improve the app.

9. International Data Transfers

If your data is processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws by:

Using Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
Implementing appropriate safeguards to protect your data.

10. Children's Privacy

Duplicate Contacts Cleaner is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will delete the information promptly.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Displaying an in-app notification
Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Posting the updated policy in the app

Your continued use of the app after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: site.mobile4u+support@outlook.com
Business Address: Jerusalem 15, Israel

Data Protection Officer: site.mobile4u+dpo@outlook.com

Privacy Policy for Duplicate Contacts Cleaner