Privacy Policy

Facts A Day

Privacy Policy for Facts A Day

Last Updated: May 13, 2026 Effective Date: May 13, 2026 Version: 1.7


1. Introduction

Welcome to Facts A Day! This privacy policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you use the Facts A Day mobile application ("App").

Data Controller: Yusuf Seyrek Individual Developer Based in Turkey Email: [email protected] Website: https://factsaday.com

This policy applies to all users of the Facts A Day app, regardless of location. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.


2. Information We Collect

Facts A Day is designed with privacy in mind. Most of your data is stored locally on your device and never leaves it. Here's what we collect:

2.1 Data Stored Locally on Your Device

The following information is stored on your device and is never sent to our servers:

Important: This data is stored using device storage (SQLite database and AsyncStorage). We have no access to this data. It remains on your device until you uninstall the app. Your subscription purchase history and payment details are stored by Apple (App Store) or Google (Play Store), not by us.

2.2 Data Stored Locally and Shared with Analytics

The following information is stored on your device and sent to Firebase Analytics as anonymized user properties to help us understand usage patterns and improve the app:

Important: This data is anonymized and aggregated — we cannot identify individual users from this information. See Section 2.4(c) for more details on Firebase Analytics.

2.3 Data Sent to Our Server

We collect minimal data on our server:

We do NOT collect:

2.4 Data Collected by Third-Party Services

We use third-party services that may collect data about you:

a) Advertising Networks

Facts A Day displays advertisements to support the free app. We use Google AdMob as our mediation platform, which works with multiple advertising partners to serve ads. The following ad networks may collect data about you:

Google AdMob (Mediation Platform)

AdMob serves as our primary ad mediation platform, coordinating ad delivery from multiple networks. AdMob may collect:

Purpose: To mediate ad requests, serve relevant advertisements, and measure ad performance

AdMob Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Unity Ads

Unity Ads is one of our advertising partners accessed through AdMob mediation. Unity Ads may collect:

Purpose: To serve advertisements and measure ad performance

Unity Ads Privacy Policy: https://unity.com/legal/privacy-policy

Liftoff (Vungle)

Liftoff (formerly Vungle) is one of our advertising partners accessed through AdMob mediation. Liftoff may collect:

Purpose: To serve advertisements, measure performance, and prevent fraud

Liftoff Privacy Policy: https://liftoff.io/privacy-policy

How Ad Mediation Works

When an ad is shown in the app:

  1. AdMob receives the ad request
  2. AdMob may share your device information with one or more advertising partners (Unity Ads, Liftoff)
  3. The partner networks compete to serve you an ad
  4. The winning network's ad is displayed

This means your data may be shared with any of the above advertising partners each time an ad is served.

b) Firebase Crashlytics (Crash Reporting)

We use Firebase Crashlytics to monitor app crashes and errors to improve app stability. Crashlytics may collect:

Purpose: To identify and fix bugs, improve app performance and stability

Firebase Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

c) Firebase Analytics (Usage Analytics)

We use Firebase Analytics to understand how users interact with the app and to improve user experience. Firebase Analytics collects:

Important: All analytics data is anonymized and aggregated. We cannot identify individual users from this data.

Purpose: To understand app usage patterns, improve features, fix usability issues, and provide a better user experience

Firebase Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

d) Firebase App Check

We use Firebase App Check to protect our backend resources from abuse. App Check:

Purpose: To ensure only legitimate app instances can access our API, protecting against bots and unauthorized access

Firebase Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

e) Google Analytics 4 (Website Only)

Our website (factsaday.com) uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use our web pages. This is separate from Firebase Analytics used in the mobile app.

What GA4 collects on our website:

Consent Required: Our website displays a cookie consent banner. Analytics cookies are only enabled if you click "Accept All." If you click "Necessary Only," GA4 operates in cookieless mode and only collects anonymous, aggregated data.

What GA4 does NOT collect:

Purpose: To understand website traffic patterns, improve user experience, and measure the effectiveness of our content

Your Control: You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie consent banner on our website.

Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

f) PostHog Analytics (Product Analytics)

We use PostHog for product analytics to understand how users interact with the app and to improve user experience. PostHog is hosted on EU servers (eu.i.posthog.com) for GDPR compliance. PostHog collects:

Important: PostHog data is hosted in the European Union (eu.i.posthog.com). Text inputs in session replays are automatically masked to protect privacy. All analytics data is anonymized.

Purpose: To understand app usage patterns, identify and fix errors, improve features, and provide a better user experience

PostHog Privacy Policy: https://posthog.com/privacy

2.5 Payment and Subscription Data

If you purchase a Premium subscription, the following applies:

a) What We DO NOT Collect

We do NOT collect, process, or store:

b) What Apple and Google Handle

All payment processing is handled entirely by:

These platforms:

Apple Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/ Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

c) Subscription Verification

To provide Premium features, we verify your subscription status through:

This verification process:

d) What We Store Locally

On your device only, we store:

This data is stored locally and never transmitted to our servers.


3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Local Data (Stored on Your Device)

3.2 IP-Based Rate Limiting

3.3 Firebase App Check Token

3.4 Third-Party Data

3.5 Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and Switzerland:

3.6 Subscription Data

If you subscribe to Premium, we use your subscription data:

Legal Basis (GDPR): Contractual necessity (required to provide the Premium service you purchased)


4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

4.1 Our Backend Server

4.2 Google AdMob (Mediation Platform)

4.3 Unity Ads

4.4 Liftoff (Vungle)

4.5 Firebase (Crashlytics, Analytics & App Check)

4.6 PostHog Analytics

4.7 No Sale of Data

We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties. However, under CCPA, data sharing with advertising networks (AdMob, Unity Ads, Liftoff) for advertising purposes may be considered a "sale." See Section 6.3 for California residents' opt-out rights.

4.8 Apple App Store and Google Play Store (Subscription Services)

If you purchase a Premium subscription:

Important: We do not receive or have access to your payment information. Apple and Google handle all payment processing independently.


5. Over-The-Air (OTA) Updates

Facts A Day uses Over-The-Air (OTA) updates to deliver improvements directly to your device without requiring app store updates.

5.1 What OTA Updates Include

OTA updates are used for:

5.2 What OTA Updates Do NOT Include

OTA updates will NOT:

5.3 How OTA Updates Work


6. Your Data Rights

6.1 Rights for All Users

You have the right to:

How to exercise these rights:

6.2 Additional Rights for EU Users (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have additional rights:

How to exercise these rights:

EU Representative: For GDPR inquiries, contact: [email protected]

6.3 Additional Rights for California Users (CCPA)

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

Categories of Personal Information Collected:

Categories of Third Parties We Share With:

How to exercise these rights:

Do Not Sell My Personal Information: To opt out of AdMob data sharing, visit: https://adssettings.google.com


7. Data Retention

7.1 Local Data

7.2 IP Address Data

7.3 Firebase App Check Tokens

7.4 Third-Party Data

7.5 Subscription Data


8. Children's Privacy

Facts A Day is suitable for all ages and does NOT knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or under 16 in the EEA).

If you believe a child has provided information to us, please contact [email protected].


9. International Data Transfers

Facts A Day is operated from Turkey and used worldwide. Your data may be transferred to and processed in:

For EU Users: Data transfers to countries outside the EEA are protected by:


10. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data:

10.1 Device-Level Security

10.2 Server-Level Security

10.3 Limitations


11. Advertising and Tracking

11.1 Advertising Identifiers

Premium Subscribers: If you have an active Premium subscription, advertisements are not shown by default, and advertising identifiers are not used for ad serving purposes during normal app usage. However:

Free Users: Facts A Day uses advertising identifiers to show ads:

These identifiers are used by AdMob to:

11.2 How to Opt Out of Personalized Ads

For All Users:

For iOS Users:

  1. Open Settings on your iPhone/iPad
  2. Tap Privacy & Security
  3. Tap Tracking
  4. Toggle off Allow Apps to Request to Track (prevents personalized ads)

Or for individual app control:

  1. Settings > Privacy & Security > Apple Advertising
  2. Toggle on Personalized Ads to disable

For Android Users:

  1. Open Settings on your Android device
  2. Tap Google > Ads
  3. Enable Opt out of Ads Personalization

Note: You will still see ads, but they will be less relevant to your interests.

11.3 App Tracking Transparency (iOS)

On iOS 14.5+, you may see a prompt asking permission to track you across apps and websites. This is for:

You can choose Allow or Ask App Not to Track. Either choice will not affect app functionality.


12. Cookies and Similar Technologies

12.1 Mobile App

The Facts A Day mobile app does NOT use cookies. However:

These are managed by the respective third-party services. See their privacy policies for details.

12.2 Website (factsaday.com)

Our website uses cookies for analytics purposes with your consent:

Essential Cookies

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

Cookie Consent Banner

When you visit our website, you will see a consent banner with two options:

  1. "Necessary Only" – Only essential cookies are used. GA4 operates in cookieless mode, collecting only anonymous aggregated data without storing cookies on your device.

  2. "Accept All" – Essential cookies plus analytics cookies are enabled. GA4 stores cookies to provide more detailed analytics.

You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage or cookies for factsaday.com.

How to Manage Cookies


13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

How you'll be notified:

Your Options:


14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data:

Email: [email protected] Website: https://factsaday.com Response Time: We aim to respond within 30 days (GDPR) or 45 days (CCPA)

For GDPR Inquiries (EU Users):

Data Controller: Yusuf Seyrek Email: [email protected]

For CCPA Requests (California Users):

Subject Line: "CCPA Request" Email: [email protected]

To Lodge a Complaint (EU Users):

If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.


15. Jurisdiction-Specific Information

15.1 European Economic Area (EEA), UK, and Switzerland

15.2 California, USA

15.3 Turkey

15.4 Rest of World

All users, regardless of location, have the rights described in Section 6.1.


16. Third-Party Links and Services

16.1 External Links

Facts may occasionally include links to external sources or websites. We are NOT responsible for:

Please review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

16.2 Third-Party Service Links


Summary

What We Collect:

Mobile App:

Website (with consent):

What We DON'T Collect:

Your Rights:

Our Commitment: We are committed to transparency and protecting your privacy. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected].


Facts A Day | Developed by Yusuf Seyrek | https://factsaday.com

This privacy policy was created to comply with GDPR, CCPA, and mobile app store requirements.

Facts A Day Terms of Service