Yumo

1. Introduction

Welcome to Yumo! We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how our app operates. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection, use, and protection in compliance with Google Play Store policies, GDPR, and applicable privacy laws.

2. App Purpose and Functionality

Yumo is a simple entertainment application designed to display adorable animated characters in your device's status bar. The app's primary purpose is to:

• Show cute characters as overlay elements on your screen
• Provide a fun and personalized visual experience
• Run as a foreground service to maintain the display
• Send notifications when necessary for service management
• Display advertisements to support free app development

3. Data Collection and Usage

3.1 Data We Do NOT Collect

Yumo does not collect, store, process, or transmit any personal information or user data directly. This includes but is not limited to:

• Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
• Precise location data
• Contact information
• Photos or media files
• Network activity or browsing history
• App usage patterns or behavior (by us directly)

3.2 Data Collected by Third-Party Services

While Yumo itself does not collect data, we use Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect certain information for advertising purposes:

3.3 Ad Personalization and Your Choices

You have control over how ads are personalized:

• GDPR Users (EEA): You will see a consent dialog when you first open the app, allowing you to choose whether to allow personalized ads or see non-personalized ads only.
• All Users: You can manage ad personalization settings through your device's ad settings or within the Yumo app settings.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of personalized ads at any time through Google's Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com

4. Permissions Explained

Yumo requests the following permissions solely for its core functionality:

5. Libraries and Dependencies

Yumo uses the following libraries to provide its functionality:

5.1 Google/Android Libraries

5.2 Open Source Libraries

The Google/Android libraries are part of the official Android development framework. AdMob and UMP SDK are used for advertising and consent management, as described in this policy.

6. Advertising and Monetization

6.1 How We Use Ads

Yumo is a free app supported by advertisements provided by Google AdMob. These ads help us maintain and improve the app while keeping it free for all users.

6.2 Types of Ads

• Banner Ads: Small ads displayed at the bottom or top of certain screens
• Interstitial Ads: Full-screen ads shown at natural transition points

6.3 Ad Personalization

Depending on your consent and location:

• Personalized Ads: Ads tailored to your interests based on data collected by Google AdMob
• Non-Personalized Ads: Generic ads not based on your personal data

6.4 Managing Your Ad Preferences

You can manage your ad preferences through:

• The "Privacy & Ads" section in Yumo's Settings screen
• Google Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
• Your device's privacy settings

7. GDPR Compliance (European Users)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

7.1 Consent Management

• When you first open Yumo, you'll see a consent dialog managed by Google's User Messaging Platform (UMP)
• You can choose to consent to personalized ads, manage your preferences, or decline personalized ads
• Your choice is stored locally on your device
• You can change your consent choice at any time in the app's Settings

7.2 Your GDPR Rights

Since Yumo does not collect personal data directly, most GDPR rights apply to Google AdMob's data processing. You have the right to:

• Access: Request information about data collected by AdMob through Google's Privacy Dashboard
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate data through Google account settings
• Erasure: Request deletion of data through Google's data deletion tools
• Object: Opt out of personalized ads at any time
• Data Portability: Export your Google data through Google Takeout

7.3 Legal Basis for Processing

The legal basis for ad-related data processing by Google AdMob is:

• Consent: For personalized ads (when you consent)
• Legitimate Interest: For non-personalized ads and app functionality

8. Data Security

Since Yumo does not collect or store any personal data directly, there is minimal privacy risk from our app. However:

• We use secure HTTPS connections for ad delivery
• Google AdMob employs industry-standard security measures for data protection
• The app operates locally on your device without transmitting personal data to our servers

9. Children's Privacy

Yumo is designed to be family-friendly and safe for users of all ages:

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
• Google AdMob's ads are served in accordance with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) and other child safety regulations
• We use Google's "families" ad program for child-appropriate advertising
• Parents can manage ad settings through their Google Family Link account

10. International Data Transfers

Google AdMob may transfer data internationally as part of their advertising services. Google complies with:

• EU-US Privacy Shield Framework (or equivalent)
• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for GDPR compliance
• Other appropriate safeguards for international data transfers

For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

11. Changes to This Policy

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

• Changes in our app functionality
• Updates to advertising practices
• Changes in legal requirements
• Improvements to user privacy protections

We will notify users of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Google Play Compliance

This app is designed and developed in full compliance with:

• Google Play Store policies and Developer Program Policies
• Android's privacy and security guidelines
• Google Play Families Policy (for family-friendly content)
• Applicable data protection regulations (GDPR, COPPA, etc.)
• Google's EU User Consent Policy

13. Third-Party Links and Services

Advertisements displayed by Google AdMob may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

14. Contact Information

15. Your Rights and Choices

You have full control over the app and your privacy:

• Revoke Permissions: Disable overlay or notification permissions through device settings
• Manage Ad Preferences: Control ad personalization in Yumo Settings or Google Ad Settings
• Reset Advertising ID: Reset your device's advertising ID in system settings
• Opt Out: Opt out of personalized ads at https://adssettings.google.com
• Uninstall: Completely remove the app if desired
• Contact Us: Reach out with any questions or concerns