Privacy Policy for Desktechx

This privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”) is incorporated by reference into the Desktechx Terms of Service (the “Terms Of Service”). This Privacy Policy explains our online and offline information practices, the kinds of information we may collect, how we intend to use, store, protect, disclose and share that information, and how you can opt out of a use or correct or change such information.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

Words with capital letters at the beginning have specific meanings within this document. These definitions apply to both singular and plural forms of the words.

Definitions For the Purposes of This Privacy Policy:

Company:

Company (referred to as either "the Company", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Agreement) refers to Desktechx.

Country

Country refers to: Pakistan

Cookies:

Cookies are small files that are placed on Your computer, mobile device or any other device by a website, containing the details of Your browsing history on that website among its many uses.

Service Provider:

Service Provider means any natural or legal person who processes the data on behalf of the Desktechx. It refers to third-party companies or individuals employed by the Desktechx to facilitate the service, to provide the service on behalf of the Desktechx, to perform services related to the service or to assist the Desktechx in analyzing how the service is used.

Usage Data:

Usage Data is information gathered automatically.
This data comes from two sources:

Your use of the Service: This could be things like how long you spend on a particular page or feature.
The Service itself: This might include technical details like how the Service functions behind the scenes.

An example of Usage Data is the amount of time you spend visiting a webpage.

Personal Data:

Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.

Account:

Account means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.

Device:

Device refers to any electronic equipment you can use to access the Service. This includes common examples like computers, smartphones, and tablets.

You:

You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.

Scope

This section details the nature, purpose, and scope of personal data collection for the following games:

Scope of Data Processing

We use user data to provide and improve the Service and we collect and use user personal information to deliver high-quality games, particularly when providing free services supported by personalized advertising.

1) Retention Period:

The personal data of the user will be deleted as soon as the underlying purpose for the collection has been fulfilled. The information on the retention period is given individually for each data processing operation.

2) Legal Basis:

When processing personal data that is required to fulfill a contract with the user, point (b) of paragraph 1 of article 6 of the GDPR serves as the legal basis.

If the processing is necessary to account for the legitimate interests of our company or a third party and if these interests are not overridden by the interests of the user, the legal basis is provided by point (f) of paragraph 1 of article 6 of the GDPR.

Data Collection

Personal Information:

In our pursuit of tailoring your experience, we collect essential personal information for targeted advertisements. This includes device information, location data, and user interactions.

1) Contacts Data

For an enhanced user experience, certain games may request access to your device's "Contacts" data solely for contact-based sharing. Crucially, we do not share your contacts' data with any external entities, ensuring its security within the game.

a) No Sharing with Third Parties:

Underlining our commitment to privacy, we affirm that your contacts' data is not utilized or shared with any third party.

b) Transparency and Control:

Valuing your trust, we provide complete transparency on data usage. You have full control over contact permissions, with the ability to grant or deny access at your discretion.

To handle contacts' data with utmost care, we adhere to relevant data protection regulations. Any concerns? Contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at desktechx@gmail.com.

2) Precise Location

To offer location-based services, we may request access to your device's precise location. Rest assured, your location data is neither stored nor used for any purpose beyond this. You retain control over this permission in your device settings.

User Rights and Compliance

1) Opt-Out Instructions:

a) Targeted Advertising:

You can opt out of targeted advertising in our game by adjusting your device's ad tracking settings. By doing this you can not be able to turn off your ads. It just disables personalized ads for you which is only possible when you give consent to use your usage data for advertisement purposes. When your info isn’t used for ads, you may see fewer ads for products and brands that interest you. This setting affects the ads you see and ads may seem less relevant. Your ads won’t be personalized on Google sites and games, nor on sites and games that partner with Google. Manage ad preferences at Google Ad Settings.

b) Sale of Personal Data:

Your information stays safe with us. We never sell your data, so you can rest assured.

c) Profiling with Legal Consequences:

Our game does not engage in profiling with legal consequences.

2) Right to Lodge a Complaint:

We take your data privacy seriously. If you have any concerns, you have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority. We're always happy to cooperate with them to resolve any issues.

Compliance with Laws

a) CCPA Compliance:

Our games comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You have the right to know if your personal data is shared with third parties, and we do not sell personal data.

b) VCDPA Compliance:

For users in Virginia, our games complies with the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA). Information about your rights under this law is provided in our privacy policy.

c) LGPD Compliance:

We are committed to complying with Brazil's Lei Geral de Proteo de Dados (LGPD) General Personal Data Protection Act and other relevant privacy regulations. This includes ensuring lawful data processing, transparent data handling practices, and respecting the data privacy rights of our Brazilian users. Contact us at desktechx@gmail.com for LGPD related inquiries.

3) Right to Request Access:

You have the right to request access to the personal data we collect. Requests may be accepted or rejected based on the inquiry's nature and validity. To request access, contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at desktechx@gmail.com.

4) Right to Request Correction:

We strive to keep your data accurate. If you find any mistakes in your personal information, let us know! We'll review your request and update it as needed.. To request correction, please contact our DPO.

5) Right to Request Deletion:

The right to request deletion of personal data is granted, with acceptance or rejection based on query nature. To request deletion, please contact our DPO.

Data Sharing

a) Data Sharing Practices:

Our games may share data with third-party services and advertising networks to provide targeted ads and enhance user engagement. The shared data may include device information, location data, and user interactions. These data types are shared with specific endpoints managed by our advertising partners. Control data-sharing preferences in our game's privacy settings.

b) Sharing via Endpoint URL:

At Desktechx, we prioritize user privacy and are committed to transparently communicating our data practices. We may collaborate with third-party advertisers to enhance your game experience through personalized advertisements. In this process, certain data, such as user behavior and preferences, may be shared with these advertisers through endpoint links. It is important to note that any data shared is anonymized and aggregated to protect your individual identity. Our collaboration with third-party advertisers is aimed at delivering more relevant content to you. We adhere to stringent security measures to safeguard your data during transmission. Additionally, we carefully select partners who share our commitment to privacy and uphold industry-standard security practices. And you can also check their rules and regulations in the Third Party Services list.

c) Third Party Services

Our games utilises third-party services that may collect information to identify you. Below is a list of these third-party service providers and links to their respective privacy policies for further information:

Google Analytics for Firebase

d) Extra Permissions for SDK Usage:

Sometimes our games might ask for additional permissions because they use special tools from other companies (SDKs). These permissions allow the game to do cool things, but don't worry, they won't be used to collect any personal information from you. We take your privacy seriously and only ask for what's absolutely necessary to keep the game running smoothly.

DATA PROCESSING OPERATIONS

a) Google Adsense:

To keep creating awesome games for you without charging, we use Google AdSense to show you relevant ads. Google AdSense stores some data, like IP addresses, to track ad clicks, prevent fraud, and bill advertisers. But don't worry, your IP address is anonymized after 9 months. Want to learn more about Google AdSense or control the type of ads you see? visit Google AdSense technologies partner sites.

b) Firebase Hosting:

Our games utilize content from and link to websites hosted by Firebase Hosting, a service provided by Google LLC (“Google”). User data is transmitted to Firebase Hosting servers, including IP addresses and user agent information. Firebase Hosting employs IP addresses to identify abuse and offer detailed usage data analysis. IP addresses are temporarily stored by Firebase Hosting for several months. For additional details, refer to the Firebase Hosting privacy policy.

c) Firebase Remote Config:

Individual game configurations for users are facilitated by Firebase Remote Config, enabling features like country-specific website links. Firebase Remote Config uses Instance IDs to select configuration values returned to end-user devices. These Instance IDs are stored for up to 180 days.

d) Google Analytics for Firebase:

Our games utilize Google Analytics for Firebase to gain insights into user interactions, aiding game improvement in areas most relevant to users. Anonymous data on user behavior is automatically sent to Google Analytics for Firebase servers. This includes Mobile ad IDs, IDFVs/Android IDs, Instance IDs, Analytics App Instance IDs, and barcode types (EAN, UPC, QR, etc.). For more information, see the Data Collection section. Sent data excludes the content of scanned barcodes and any other personal information such as name, email address, or phone number. ID-associated data is stored for 60 days, while aggregated reporting and campaign data are stored for up to 14 months. Data collection can be deactivated in our barcode scanner games' settings by unchecking "Usage statistic."

e) Crashlytics:

Our games use a tool called Crashlytics from Google to identifying software errors, bugs and fix them faster,. Crashlytics collects data on device state information, device type, and device ID, storing it anonymously for up to 3 years. This data helps us understand what went wrong and make the game smoother for everyone. For more information on Crashlytics privacy notices, refer to the Crashlytics privacy policy.

Links to Websites:

When scanning product barcodes using the EAN or UPC format, our barcode scanner games may display links to external websites for obtaining product and price information related to scanned barcodes. Following these links transmits the barcode number and the user's IP address and browser/device information to the respective websites. If these websites offer an API to retrieve product and price information, this data is also transmitted when users do not follow these links. This allows users to view relevant product and pricing information without leaving our games. The automatic retrieval of product and price information can be disabled in the game settings. Additionally, we participate in affiliate programs from some linked websites. Links will contain a marker tag indicating that the user is from our game. Websites offering affiliates will pay us a commission if users purchase products on the linked website. Users do not incur higher prices when using affiliate links.

Email Contact:

Users may contact us via email at desktechx@gmail.com. Personal data transmitted by email is stored and not disclosed to third parties. This data is used exclusively for processing the conversation and is deleted when the conversation concludes or the subject is clarified.

Children's Policy:

Protecting children's privacy is important to us. Our games are designed for users 13 and older, and we don't knowingly collect personal information from anyone younger. If we learn that a child under 13 has shared their information, we'll delete it right away. Parents, if you think your child might have given us personal info, please let us know so we can take care of it. As always, you have the right to manage your child's privacy according to this policy.

Privacy Policy Updates:

We want to inform our valued users that our privacy policy has been recently updated. Your privacy and data security are of utmost importance to us, and these updates are designed to further enhance the protection of your personal information.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time in accordance with this section for reasons such as changes in laws, industry standards, and business practices. We will post updates to this page and update the "Last updated" date below. If we make updates that materially alter your privacy rights, we will also make reasonable efforts to provide you with advance notice, such as via email or through the services. If you disagree with such an update to this policy, you may cancel your services account. If you do not cancel your account before the date the update becomes effective, your continued use of our services will be subject to the updated Privacy Policy.

By continuing to use our services, you acknowledge and agree to the revised privacy policy.

Effective Date of Updated Privacy Policy: March 2024.

Contact Information:

For any questions, concerns, or data privacy requests, including GDPR, CCPA, VCDPA, or LGPD inquiries, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at desktechx@gmail.com.

This privacy policy ensures compliance with GDPR, CCPA, VCDPA, and LGPD regulations, prioritizing your data privacy when using games of our Desktechx Account on the Android Play Store. For further clarifications or concerns, don't hesitate to reach out to us at desktechx@gmail.com.

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