Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
At Freedom for Android (freedomforandroid.com), we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines the principles and practices we follow to ensure that your personal data remains secure, confidential, and handled in full compliance with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
We recognize the importance of protecting personal information and are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of privacy and data protection.
2. Scope of This Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the website freedomforandroid.com and governs our data collection, usage, and sharing practices. Freedom for Android is the data controller responsible for the collection and use of your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach our privacy team at [email protected].
This policy covers all data processing activities related to your use of our website, products, and services.
3. Categories of Data We Process
We process the following categories of personal data, as described below:
– Usage Data – Includes details about your browsing behavior on freedomforandroid.com such as your IP address, device type, browser version, time zone settings, referring URLs, pages interacted with, session durations, and crash reports.
– Account Data – Provided by you during account registration or communication, such as full name, email address, postal address, phone number, and login credentials.
– Profile Data – Includes user-specific information like your preferences, product interests, purchase history, and usage behavior.
– Communication Data – Information contained in communications you send to us, including support requests, contact forms, and email messages, as well as timestamps and support history.
– Technical Data – Information about your device and software configurations, including device identifiers, operating systems, system settings, connectivity status, and diagnostic logs.
– Transaction Data – Contains records of purchases or downloads, payment methods (e.g. last 4 digits of the payment card), billing address, delivery information, and transaction identifiers. We do not store full payment card details; these are handled by secure payment processors.
– Preference Data – Includes your consent to marketing communications, product interest indicators, and personalization settings.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data only when permitted by the lawful bases identified under GDPR and CCPA:
– Contractual Necessity – To fulfill a service or purchase you have requested or agreed to.
– Legitimate Interests – For administrative, fraud prevention, service improvement, and analytical purposes.
– Legal Obligation – To comply with applicable statutory requirements and tax obligations.
– Consent – For activities such as sending promotional communications when you have freely given explicit consent. You may withdraw your consent at any time.
5. Your Rights Under Data Protection Laws
You are entitled to the following rights under GDPR and CCPA, which you can exercise by contacting us at [email protected]:
– Right of Access – To request access to the personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification – To update or correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
– Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) – To request deletion of personal data, subject to certain conditions and legal obligations.
– Right to Restriction – To restrict or suspend the processing of your data under specific circumstances.
– Right to Data Portability – To obtain and reuse your data across different services in a structured, commonly used electronic format.
– Right to Object – To object to certain uses of your data, such as direct marketing.
– Right to Non-Discrimination – Under CCPA, you have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
We will respond to all verified requests within applicable statutory timeframes.
6. Security Measures
Freedom for Android employs robust technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. These include:
– Full encryption of data in transit and at rest.
– Role-based access control and authentication protocols.
– Regular security audits and vulnerability testing.
– Secure server infrastructure located in certified data centers.
– Mandatory privacy and security training for all staff with data access.
– Frequent data backups with disaster recovery protocols in place.
7. International Transfers
If you access freedomforandroid.com from outside your country of residence, your information may be transferred internationally. Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or other jurisdictions with equivalent protections, we implement safeguards consistent with applicable data protection laws, including EU Standard Contractual Clauses and other legal instruments recognized under GDPR.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal, regulatory, or operational obligations. Specific retention periods include:
– Usage Data — retained for up to 12 months for analytical and performance review.
– Account Data — retained while account remains active and up to 3 years post-termination.
– Transaction Data — retained for up to 7 years for legal and accounting purposes.
– Communication Data — retained for up to 2 years from the last correspondence.
– Preference Data — retained until consent is withdrawn or the data is no longer relevant.
When data is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it.
9. Cookie Policy
Freedom for Android uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content. Cookies on freedomforandroid.com may fall into the following categories:
– Essential Cookies – Necessary for navigating and using site functionality.
– Functional Cookies – Used to remember your preferences and settings.
– Analytics Cookies – Enable us to measure site performance and user interactions via services like Google Analytics.
– Performance Cookies – Help us improve service reliability and maintain uptime.
Cookies may be first-party (set by us) or third-party (set by external services).
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
You have complete control over cookie preferences. On your first visit, a banner prompts you to accept, reject, or customize cookie use. You may change these preferences at any time on our Cookie Settings page or through your browser settings.
Under GDPR and CCPA, explicit consent is required for non-essential cookies. By continuing to use the website or accepting cookies, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
You may also opt out of third-party analytical or advertising cookies by visiting their respective opt-out pages (e.g., Google’s Ads Settings).
11. Children’s Privacy
Freedom for Android does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently received such information, we will delete it promptly. Parents or guardians who believe their child has submitted personal data without their consent should contact us immediately at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates and User Notifications
We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal obligations, technologies, or business practices. Where significant changes are made, we will notify users via the website or by direct communication, depending on the nature of the change. We encourage users to review this Privacy Policy periodically for the latest information.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of user privacy in full compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy frameworks. Please reach out to us at any time if you have privacy concerns or would like to exercise your data rights.