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Privacy Policy for Facts A Day

Last Updated: November 24, 2025 Effective Date: November 24, 2025 Version: 1.0

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: seyrek91@gmail.com 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 only on your device and is never sent to our servers:

  • Language Preference: Your selected language for app content (English, German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, Turkish, or Chinese)
  • Category Selections: Which fact categories you've chosen to receive (e.g., Science, History, Technology)
  • Notification Time: Your preferred time to receive daily fact notifications
  • Favorited Facts: Facts you've marked as favorites
  • Facts Database: The collection of facts downloaded to your device
  • App Preferences: Other settings and preferences

Important: This data is stored using device storage (SQLite database, AsyncStorage, and SecureStore). We have no access to this data. It remains on your device until you uninstall the app.

2.2 Data Sent to Our Server

We collect minimal data on our server:

  • Device Authentication Key: A unique, randomly-generated identifier stored securely on your device and sent to our server
    • Purpose: Rate limiting API requests only
    • Not linked to personal identity: This key cannot be used to identify you personally
    • Storage: Encrypted on your device using SecureStore; stored on our server for rate limiting
    • Retention: Stored as long as the app is installed; new key generated if you reinstall

We do NOT collect:

  • Your name, email, or phone number
  • Your location data
  • Your IP address (not logged or stored)
  • Personal photos or files
  • Contacts or calendar data
  • Any personally identifiable information

2.3 Data Collected by Third-Party Services

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

a) Google AdMob (Advertising)

Facts A Day displays advertisements provided by Google AdMob. AdMob may collect:

  • Device Identifiers: Advertising ID (Android) or Identifier for Advertisers/IDFA (iOS)
  • IP Address: Your device's internet protocol address
  • Device Information: Device model, operating system version, app version
  • Ad Interactions: Which ads you view or tap
  • Diagnostic Data: Crash reports and performance data related to ad serving

Purpose: To serve relevant advertisements and measure ad performance

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

b) Sentry (Crash Reporting)

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

  • Crash Logs: Stack traces and error messages when the app crashes
  • Device Information: Device model, operating system version, app version
  • Performance Data: App performance metrics
  • User Context: Limited context about what the user was doing when an error occurred (no personal data)

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

Sentry Privacy Policy: https://sentry.io/privacy/

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Local Data (Stored on Your Device)

  • To provide personalized fact delivery based on your language and category preferences
  • To remember your notification time preferences
  • To display your favorited facts
  • To provide offline access to facts

3.2 Device Authentication Key

  • Solely for rate limiting API requests to prevent abuse
  • Not used for tracking, profiling, or identifying individual users

3.3 Third-Party Data

  • AdMob: To serve advertisements that help support the free app
  • Sentry: To monitor crashes and improve app quality

3.4 Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

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

  • Local Data Storage: Contractual necessity (required to provide the app service)
  • Device Authentication Key: Legitimate interest (preventing abuse and ensuring service quality)
  • AdMob Advertising: Consent (obtained via Consent Management Platform)
  • Sentry Crash Reporting: Legitimate interest (improving app quality and security)

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

4.1 Our Backend Server

  • What we share: Only the device authentication key
  • Purpose: Rate limiting
  • Location: Server location details available upon request
  • No personal data stored

4.2 Google AdMob

4.3 Sentry

  • What they collect: See Section 2.3(b)
  • Purpose: Crash reporting and app improvement
  • Privacy Policy: https://sentry.io/privacy/
  • Data Processing Agreement: Sentry is GDPR-compliant with Standard Contractual Clauses

4.4 No Sale of Data

We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties. However, under CCPA, data sharing with AdMob for advertising purposes may be considered a "sale." See Section 7.3 for California residents' opt-out rights.

5. Your Data Rights

5.1 Rights for All Users

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request information about what data we have about you
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data
  • Opt-Out: Opt out of personalized advertising (see Section 10)
  • Contact Us: Ask questions about our privacy practices

How to exercise these rights:

  • Local Data: Uninstall the app or clear app data in your device settings
  • Device Key: Contact us at seyrek91@gmail.com to request deletion
  • Third-Party Data: See Section 10 for opt-out instructions

5.2 Additional Rights for EU Users (GDPR)

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

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to Restriction: Limit how we process your data
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for advertising at any time
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority

How to exercise these rights:

  • Email us at seyrek91@gmail.com
  • We will respond within 30 days
  • No fee unless request is excessive or unfounded

EU Representative: For GDPR inquiries, contact: seyrek91@gmail.com

5.3 Additional Rights for California Users (CCPA)

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

  • Right to Know: What personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the "sale" of personal information (AdMob data sharing)
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service and pricing regardless of privacy choices

Categories of Personal Information Collected:

  • Device identifiers (Advertising ID)
  • Internet/network activity (ad interactions)
  • Device information (model, OS version)

Categories of Third Parties We Share With:

  • Advertising networks (AdMob)
  • Analytics providers (Sentry)

How to exercise these rights:

  • Email us at seyrek91@gmail.com with "CCPA Request" in the subject line
  • We will respond within 45 days (may extend by 45 days if needed)
  • Verify your identity by providing device details

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

6. Data Retention

6.1 Local Data

  • Retention Period: Stored on your device until you uninstall the app or clear app data
  • No Cloud Backup: We do not back up your local data; once deleted, it cannot be recovered

6.2 Device Authentication Key

  • Our Server: Retained as long as the app is installed and in use
  • Deletion: Automatically becomes inactive if app is uninstalled
  • Manual Deletion: Contact us at seyrek91@gmail.com

6.3 Third-Party Data

  • AdMob: Governed by Google's data retention policies (typically up to 24 months)
  • Sentry: Crash logs retained for 90 days (configurable)

7. 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).

  • No User Accounts: We do not collect names, emails, or other identifying information
  • Parental Consent: Not required as we collect no personal data
  • Ad Content: Ads are filtered to be family-friendly

If you believe a child has provided information to us, please contact seyrek91@gmail.com.

8. International Data Transfers

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

  • Turkey: Our backend server
  • United States: Sentry servers, AdMob/Google servers
  • European Union: Sentry EU servers (optional), AdMob servers

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

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs): Used by Sentry and Google
  • Adequacy Decisions: Where applicable
  • Your Consent: For AdMob, obtained via Consent Management Platform

9. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data:

9.1 Device-Level Security

  • SecureStore: Device authentication key encrypted on your device
  • Local Storage: Facts and preferences stored securely using platform encryption
  • No Transmission: Most data never leaves your device

9.2 Server-Level Security

  • Minimal Data: We store only device keys, reducing risk
  • Encryption: Data encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Access Controls: Limited access to server data

9.3 Limitations

  • No Guarantee: No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure
  • Device Security: Your device security (passcode, biometrics) protects local data
  • Responsibility: Keep your device secure and updated

10. Advertising and Tracking

10.1 Advertising Identifiers

Facts A Day uses advertising identifiers to show ads:

  • iOS: Identifier for Advertisers (IDFA)
  • Android: Advertising ID (AAID)

These identifiers are used by AdMob to:

  • Serve advertisements
  • Measure ad performance
  • Provide personalized ads (with consent)
  • Prevent fraud

10.2 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.

10.3 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:

  • Personalized advertising
  • Ad measurement

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

11. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Facts A Day does NOT use cookies. However:

  • AdMob may use similar technologies (device identifiers, local storage) for ad serving
  • Sentry may use local storage for crash reporting

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

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

  • Changes in our practices
  • Changes in applicable laws
  • New features or services

How you'll be notified:

  • In-App Notification: If material changes affect your rights
  • Updated Date: The "Last Updated" date at the top will change
  • Continued Use: Using the app after changes = acceptance of updated policy

Your Options:

  • Review the policy periodically
  • Contact us with questions
  • Stop using the app if you disagree with changes

13. Contact Us

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

Email: seyrek91@gmail.com 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: seyrek91@gmail.com

For CCPA Requests (California Users):

Subject Line: "CCPA Request" Email: seyrek91@gmail.com

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.

14. Jurisdiction-Specific Information

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

  • Legal Basis: See Section 3.4
  • Data Protection Officer: Not required for individual developers of this size; contact seyrek91@gmail.com
  • Supervisory Authority: Your local data protection authority
  • Data Transfers: Protected by Standard Contractual Clauses

14.2 California, USA

  • CCPA Compliance: See Section 5.3
  • Categories of Data: Device identifiers, network activity
  • Sale of Data: AdMob data sharing may constitute "sale"; opt out at https://adssettings.google.com
  • Shine the Light: California residents may request information about data sharing with third parties (email seyrek91@gmail.com)

14.3 Turkey

  • KVKK Compliance: Turkish users' data is protected under KVKK (Law No. 6698)
  • Contact: seyrek91@gmail.com for KVKK inquiries

14.4 Rest of World

All users, regardless of location, have the rights described in Section 5.1.

15. Third-Party Links and Services

15.1 External Links

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

  • Privacy practices of external sites
  • Content on external sites
  • Your interactions with external sites

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

15.2 Third-Party Service Links

Summary

What We Collect:

  • ✅ Local data (on your device only): preferences, favorites, facts
  • ✅ Device key (for rate limiting only)
  • ✅ AdMob advertising data (device ID, ad interactions)
  • ✅ Sentry crash data (errors, device info)

What We DON'T Collect:

  • ❌ Your name, email, or phone number
  • ❌ Your location
  • ❌ Personal photos or files
  • ❌ Contacts or calendar
  • ❌ Any personally identifiable information

Your Rights:

  • Access, delete, or correct your data
  • Opt out of personalized ads
  • Contact us with questions
  • Lodge complaints with authorities (EU)

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 seyrek91@gmail.com.

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.