Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Artkiv ("we," "our," or "the app"). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our mobile application available on iOS and Android platforms.

Artkiv is a collection management and archiving application that helps you organize your items, track sales, and manage expenses. Your privacy is important to us.

2. Information We Do NOT Collect

Artkiv operates entirely offline and does not collect, transmit, or store any of your personal information on our servers or any external servers. Specifically, we do NOT collect:

• Names, email addresses, or contact information
• Item images or descriptions
• Financial transaction data
• Location data
• User preferences or settings
• Any other personally identifiable information (PII)

All data you enter into Artkiv is stored locally on your device and never leaves your device through our application.

3. Third-Party Services

While Artkiv does not collect your personal data, we use third-party services that may collect certain information for their specific purposes. These services are described below.

3.1 Google AdMob (Advertising)

Artkiv displays advertisements through Google AdMob, a third-party advertising service provided by Google LLC. While we do not collect your data, Google AdMob may collect certain information to serve ads.

3.1.1 What Google AdMob May Collect

When you use Artkiv, Google AdMob may automatically collect:

• Device identifiers: Advertising ID (Android) or Identifier for Advertising (IDFA on iOS)
• IP address: For approximate location-based ad serving
• Ad interaction data: Information about which ads you view or interact with
• Device information: Device model, operating system version, screen size
• Usage data: App session duration and frequency

3.1.2 How AdMob Uses This Information

Google uses this information to:

• Serve relevant advertisements
• Provide personalized ads based on your interests (if you consent)
• Measure ad performance and effectiveness
• Prevent fraud and improve ad quality

3.1.3 Your Advertising Choices

When you first use Artkiv, you will be asked to consent to personalized advertising. You have the following options:

• Personalized Ads: Ads tailored to your interests based on data collected by Google
• Non-Personalized Ads: Generic ads not based on your browsing history or interests

You can change your advertising preferences at any time:

• Google Ad Settings: Visit https://adssettings.google.com
• iOS: Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking / Settings > Privacy & Security > Apple Advertising
• Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization

3.2 RevenueCat (Subscription Management)

If you purchase a Premium subscription, we use RevenueCat, a third-party subscription management service, to manage and verify your in-app purchases. RevenueCat collects and processes certain information to provide subscription management services.

3.2.1 What RevenueCat May Collect

When you purchase a Premium subscription, RevenueCat may collect:

• Device identifiers: Anonymous app user ID, device model, and operating system version
• Purchase information: Subscription status, purchase date, expiration date, and product identifiers
• App Store receipts: Purchase verification data from Apple or Google (does not include payment details)
• IP address: For fraud prevention and analytics

Important: RevenueCat does NOT collect or store your payment information (credit card numbers, billing addresses, etc.). All payment processing is handled directly by Apple or Google.

3.2.2 How RevenueCat Uses This Information

RevenueCat uses this information to:

• Verify and validate in-app purchases
• Manage subscription status and entitlements
• Track subscription lifecycle events (purchases, renewals, cancellations, refunds)
• Provide cross-platform subscription management
• Prevent fraud and unauthorized access
• Provide analytics to help us improve the app

3.2.3 RevenueCat's Privacy Practices

For detailed information about RevenueCat's data collection and privacy practices, please review:

• RevenueCat Privacy Policy: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy
• RevenueCat Data Processing: https://www.revenuecat.com/dpa

4. iOS App Tracking Transparency (ATT)

On iOS devices, if you have consented to personalized ads, you may be asked for tracking permission through Apple's App Tracking Transparency framework. This permission allows Google AdMob to access your device's advertising identifier (IDFA) for personalized ads.

You can manage this permission at any time in iOS Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking.

5. Third-Party Privacy Practices

For detailed information about how our third-party service providers collect and process data, please review their respective privacy policies:

5.1 Google AdMob

• Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Google Advertising: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
• AdMob Partners: https://support.google.com/admob/answer/9012903

5.2 RevenueCat

• RevenueCat Privacy Policy: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy
• RevenueCat GDPR Compliance: https://www.revenuecat.com/gdpr

6. Data Storage and Security

All collection data, transactions, expenses, and app settings you create in Artkiv are stored locally on your device using SQLite database and local file storage. This data:

• Remains on your device at all times
• Is not transmitted to any external servers
• Is protected by your device's security features (passcode, biometric authentication, encryption)
• Can be deleted by uninstalling the app or clearing app data

Important: We recommend regularly backing up your device to prevent data loss, as we do not have access to your data to restore it.

7. Children's Privacy

Artkiv is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has used our app, please contact us.

8. Your Rights (GDPR - European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding data collected by third-party services (Google AdMob and RevenueCat):

• Right to Access: Request information about what data is collected
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how your data is used
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Right to Object: Object to data processing for direct marketing
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for personalized ads at any time

To exercise these rights:

• For AdMob data: Visit Google's privacy controls at https://myaccount.google.com/data-and-privacy
• For RevenueCat data: Contact RevenueCat at privacy@revenuecat.com or contact us at the email below

9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected about you
• Know whether your personal information is sold or shared and to whom
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
• Request deletion of your personal information

To opt out of the sale or sharing of information by our third-party service providers:

• Google AdMob: Use the opt-out methods described in Section 3.1.3 above
• RevenueCat: RevenueCat does not sell your personal information. Data collected is used solely for subscription management

10. International Data Transfers

While Artkiv does not transfer your data, our third-party service providers may transfer data collected to servers located outside your country:

• Google AdMob: May transfer advertising data to servers in the United States and other countries. Google complies with applicable data protection frameworks for such transfers
• RevenueCat: Stores subscription data on servers in the United States. RevenueCat is compliant with GDPR and uses standard contractual clauses for international data transfers

Both providers comply with applicable data protection frameworks and regulations for international data transfers.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Significant changes will be communicated through the app or on our website
• Your continued use of Artkiv after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

12. Contact Us

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

13. Data Protection Authority

If you are located in the EEA and believe that we have not addressed your concerns adequately, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.