Privacy Policy

InSnaps: Celebrity Monitor - Last updated: May 8, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how InSnaps: Celebrity Monitor ("App", "we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your information. The App is operated by Praksha Technologies.

1) Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

• Account information: name, email address, and account ID when you sign in with Google or Apple via Firebase Authentication.
• Device and app information: device model, OS version, app version, language, country, and diagnostics.
• Analytics information: events such as screens viewed, taps, session duration, and feature usage.
• Notification information: Firebase Cloud Messaging push token and notification interaction status.
• Advertising identifiers: IDFA/GAID or equivalent identifiers used by Google Mobile Ads (AdMob), subject to your device settings and consent choices.
• User content and preferences: saved articles, followed celebrity preferences, and app settings (stored locally, and in cloud when sync is enabled).
• Deep-link metadata: link token or path parameters needed to open in-app content using deep links/universal links.

2) How We Collect Data

• Directly from you: when you create/sign in to an account, set preferences, or contact support.
• Automatically: through app usage, device signals, and integrated SDKs.
• From third parties: sign-in providers (Google/Apple), analytics/ad partners, and app platforms.

3) Why We Use Data

• Account login and authentication.
• Delivering notifications and alerts.
• App performance monitoring, analytics, and product improvements.
• Personalization, including saved articles and followed celebrity preferences.
• Ad delivery and ad measurement (where applicable).
• Fraud prevention, abuse detection, and app security.
• Support requests and troubleshooting.

4) Third-Party Services We Use

• Firebase Authentication (Google/Apple sign-in): account login.
• Firebase Firestore: user profile and synced data storage (if enabled).
• Firebase Remote Config: feature/config delivery.
• Firebase Cloud Messaging: push notifications and push token management.
• Google Mobile Ads (AdMob): ad serving, ad identifiers, and ad measurement.
• Apple and Google app platforms: app distribution and platform services.

These providers have their own privacy terms: Firebase, Google, Google Ads, Apple.

5) Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share data only:

• With service providers/processors listed above to operate the app.
• When required by law, legal process, or government request.
• To protect rights, safety, users, or platform integrity.
• During a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer, with notice where required.

6) Data Retention

• Account and synced data: retained while your account is active, then deleted on request within a reasonable period (typically within 30 days, except legal/backup constraints).
• Analytics data: retained per provider settings and legal requirements.
• Local app data: remains on your device until you clear data or uninstall the app.
• Backups: may persist for a limited period before automatic deletion.

7) Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict use of your personal data.

• Request access, correction, or deletion by contacting us at prakshatechnologies@gmail.com.
• Manage push notifications in app or device settings.
• Manage ad personalization in device privacy settings.
• Sign out or stop sync features from within app settings where available.

8) Children's Privacy

The App is not directed to children under 13 (or higher age where required by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable law. If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact us and we will investigate and delete where required.

9) Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal data. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, but we work to reduce risk and protect user information.

10) International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own, including where our providers operate. We apply appropriate safeguards as required by applicable laws for cross-border data transfers.

11) Deep Links and Universal Links

When you open app links such as universal links or deep links, we may process link tokens/parameters to route you to the correct in-app content. This routing data is used for functionality, abuse prevention, and performance diagnostics.

12) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post updates on this page and revise the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the App after updates means the updated policy applies.

13) Contact Us

For privacy questions or requests:

• Company: Praksha Technologies
• App: InSnaps: Celebrity Monitor
• Email: prakshatechnologies@gmail.com