Effective Date: 03/03/2025
App Name: Ashrink Image Compressor
Developer: Gavraan Studios
Contact Email: gavraanstudios@gmail.com
Introduction
Gavraan Studios ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information when you use our mobile application Ashrink, available on the Google Play Store.
By using Ashrink, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the app.
Information Collection and Use
1. Information You Provide Directly
To enhance your experience and enable certain features, Ashrink may collect information you provide, including:
- Device ID (Android ID) - used for internal analytics, debugging, and tracking compression-related data.
- Image Metadata - dimensions, file size, format, and compression results (The actual image is not stored / shared / collected).
- Device Information - model, Android version, and app version to enhance performance and compatibility.
2. Information Collected Automatically
When using the app, we may collect certain information automatically, including:
- Device type, manufacturer, model
- Operating system version
- App performance metrics (such as compression time)
- Log data in case of crashes (Device state, timestamps, and error logs)
3. Data from AdMob
We use Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect and use certain device information, such as:
- Device identifiers
- Ad interactions
- Location (approximate, if permitted by the user)
Purpose of Data Collection
We collect and use your data to:
- Provide core functionality (image compression)
- Analyze app performance and improve user experience
- Conduct analytics to understand usage trends and optimize the app
Data Retention and Deletion
We only retain user data for as long as necessary to provide the app's functionality and comply with legal requirements. Users can request deletion of collected data by contacting us at: gavraanstudios@gmail.com
Data Security
We take your data security seriously and use industry-standard measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:
- Encryption of sensitive data during transmission
- Secure storage of collected metadata (e.g., image properties)
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Ashrink itself does not use cookies. However, third-party services such as Google AdMob may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information for ad personalization and analytics.
Users can adjust their ad preferences in their Google Account settings:
https://www.google.com/settings/ads
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personally identifiable information to others. We may share anonymized, aggregated analytics data with partners for research and app improvement purposes.
We may disclose information in the following circumstances:
- When required by law or to comply with legal processes.
- To enforce our policies or investigate potential violations.
- To protect user safety and prevent fraudulent activities.
Your Rights
As a user, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the data collected about you.
- Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements).
- To exercise these rights, please contact us at: gavraanstudios@gmail.com
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will post the updated version with the effective date at the top of this document. We encourage you to periodically review this page for any changes.
Your continued use of Ashrink after any changes signifies your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or data practices, please contact us at:
Gavraan Studios
Email: gavraanstudios@gmail.com