Privacy Policy for "Message Magic"

Welcome to the privacy policy of "Message Magic." This document outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data while using the app. It aims to provide transparency and ensure your privacy rights are respected. Please read this carefully to understand our practices.

1. General Information

The operator of this app is Sabrina Holzer. For any questions related to privacy, you can contact us at:

Email: appservices24@gmail.com

2. Data Collection and Use

"Message Magic" collects and processes the following types of data. Providing this data is essential for the app to function properly and generate personalized messages:

a) Personal Data

• Recipient Name: Provided by the user.
• Sender Name: Provided by the user.
• Occasion: Selected by the user.
• Occasion specific data: Provided by the user.
• Custom Prompt: To add more instructions for the generated message.

b) Technical Data

• Device Information: Such as device model and operating system version.
• App Usage Behavior: Collected to analyze app functionality and improve user experience.

c) Data Storage and Transmission

• Data is stored locally on the user’s device.
• Data is transmitted to Firebase and Google Vertex AI to:
• Analyze user behavior (e.g., Firebase Analytics).
• Generate content (e.g., congratulatory messages).

3. Use of Third-Party Services

a) Firebase

Purpose: Analytics and app functionality.

Data Transmission: Encrypted via HTTPS.

b) Google Vertex AI

Purpose: Generating personalized messages based on user input.

Data Transmission: Encrypted via HTTPS.

Data Storage: Google Vertex AI does not use customer data for model training by default. For further details, refer to Google Cloud’s Privacy Terms.

4. Security Measures

To protect user data, "Message Magic" implements the following security measures:

• Data Encryption: All data transmitted between the app and external services is encrypted using HTTPS.
• Access Controls: Only authorized services (Firebase and Google Vertex AI) have access to user data.

5. User Rights

Since the app collects minimal personal data, there are no specific mechanisms for data access or correction. Users can delete all data by uninstalling the app.

6. Data Retention and Deletion

Retention Period:

• Firebase retains certain data (e.g., analytics data) for up to 14 months to provide analysis and improve app services. Users can manage their Firebase Analytics settings or opt-out via device settings where applicable.
• Google Vertex AI guarantees that customer data is retained only as necessary to provide its services. Retention durations depend on the use case but are typically short-term to support processing needs. Specific details can be found in their privacy terms.

For further details, refer to:

• Firebase Privacy Policy
• Google Vertex AI Privacy Terms

Data Deletion: All data is deleted when the app is uninstalled.

7. Children’s Privacy

"Message Magic" is not intended for children and is recommended to users aged 17 and above.

8. Notification of Privacy Policy

• Initial Display: The privacy policy is displayed to users when the app is launched for the first time.
• Policy Updates: Any updates to the privacy policy are displayed upon app launch.
• Additional Access: There is also a link to the privacy policy within the app.

9. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy, please contact us at:

Email: appservices24@gmail.com

This privacy policy is effective as of January 21, 2025.