1. Introduction
Welcome to Saud App Studio ("we," "our," or "us"). We build high-performance mobile applications for Android, including our flagship application Advanced English Dictionary (together with any future applications, the "Apps").
We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring transparent handling of your data. This Privacy Policy outlines what information our Apps collect, how it is processed, and your rights concerning your personal information.
2. Offline-First Philosophy & Data Collection
Our application Advanced English Dictionary is built on an offline-first architecture.
- No Personal Identifiable Information (PII): We do not require you to register an account, sign in, or provide your real name, email, phone number, or physical location to use the dictionary.
- Search Queries: All word searches, favorites, bookmark lists, and quiz progress are stored locally on your Android device using standard Android SQLite / Room local storage. We do not transmit or store your search history on external servers.
- Permissions: We request only the absolute minimal permissions necessary for core functionality (such as audio playback for pronunciations). We do not request contacts, camera, or SMS permissions.
3. Third-Party Services & Analytics
To maintain app stability, monitor performance, and distribute updates, our applications may utilize standard third-party services provided by Google:
- Google Play Services: Used for app distribution, in-app updates, and licensing. Google Privacy Policy.
- Google Play Console Crash Diagnostics: Aggregated, anonymous crash traces (such as device model, OS version, and stack traces) collected automatically by Google Play to help us diagnose bugs.
- Advertising (if applicable): If an app contains third-party advertisements (such as Google AdMob), non-personally identifiable advertising identifiers may be used by the ad provider to serve relevant or non-personalized ads according to Google's policies.
4. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Our educational tools, including Advanced English Dictionary, are designed for general audiences and students of all ages. We do not knowingly collect or solicit any personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take prompt steps to remove such information.
5. Data Security
We value your trust. Because all your bookmarks, search records, and quiz records reside solely inside your device’s sandbox memory, your information is protected by Android’s built-in operating system security layers. We do not sell, rent, or trade your data with any third-party brokers.
6. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA Compliance)
Depending on your location (such as the European Economic Area or California), you may have statutory rights under data protection laws, including the right to know what data is collected, access it, or delete it. Since we do not maintain accounts or server-side databases of your personal data, you have complete control over your data directly on your device: you can clear app cache, wipe app data, or uninstall the app at any time through Android Settings.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our apps or legal requirements. Any modifications will be posted directly on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions, feedback, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the practices of Saud App Studio, please contact our developer team at:
Saud App Studio
Developer Email: saudappstudio.support@gmail.com
Website: https://saudappstudio.github.io/