📱 PinSaver

Welcome to PinSaver ("we," "us," "our," or "the App"). PinSaver respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our data practices when you use the PinSaver mobile application.

1. Overview & Non-Affiliation

Important Notice: PinSaver is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Pinterest, Inc. "Pinterest" is a registered trademark of Pinterest, Inc. This app is an independent third-party tool developed to help users download and save publicly available content from Pinterest for personal use only.

This Privacy Policy applies solely to PinSaver and covers our data practices. We are not responsible for Pinterest's privacy practices or policies. Users must comply with Pinterest's Terms of Service and all applicable copyright laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Download URLs: When you paste a Pinterest URL into the app, we temporarily process it to extract download information. The URL is NOT stored on our servers—it's processed locally on your device.
• User Preferences: Theme selection, quality preferences, and WiFi-only mode settings are stored locally on your device only.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Crash Reports: If the app crashes, Firebase Crashlytics automatically captures crash logs to help us fix bugs. These may include:
  • Stack traces
  • Device model & OS version
  • Timestamp of crash
• Ad Analytics: Google AdMob collects data to serve personalized ads, including:
  • Advertising ID
  • App usage patterns
  • Ad impressions & clicks
  • General location (country/region level, not precise)
• Device Information: We may collect:
  • Android OS version
  • Device manufacturer
  • App version

2.3 Information We DO NOT Collect

• ❌ Names, email addresses, or phone numbers
• ❌ Precise location data (GPS coordinates)
• ❌ Contacts, call logs, or SMS messages
• ❌ Browsing history or internet activity
• ❌ Financial or payment information
• ❌ Biometric data (fingerprints, face recognition)
• ❌ Downloaded content files (stored only on your device)
• ❌ Pinterest user credentials or login information

3. How We Use Information

Data Type	Purpose	Retention
Crash Reports	Fix bugs, improve app stability	90 days (Firebase default)
Ad Data	Display relevant ads, generate revenue	Deleted when app is uninstalled
Device Info	Ensure compatibility, fix compatibility issues	Deleted when app is uninstalled
URLs (temporary)	Extract download information	Processed locally, not stored
Preferences	Save your app settings	Until you clear app data

We do NOT:

• Sell your data to third parties
• Share your data for marketing purposes
• Use your data to profile you
• Upload downloaded content to servers
• Track your browsing habits

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google Mobile Ads (AdMob)

• Purpose: Serves advertisements to monetize the app
• Data Shared: Advertising ID, app usage patterns, general location
• Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of personalized ads in your Android device settings

4.2 Google Firebase (Crashlytics)

• Purpose: Collect crash reports to improve app stability
• Data Shared: Crash logs, stack traces, device information
• Privacy Policy: Firebase Privacy Notice
• Note: Crash data is anonymized and not linked to personal identity

4.3 Pinterest

• Note: PinSaver only accesses publicly available Pinterest content
• No Credentials Stored: We don't store or access your Pinterest login information
• Compliance: All downloads must comply with Pinterest's Terms of Service: Pinterest Terms

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect the limited data we collect:

• ✅ All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption
• ✅ Local data stored in encrypted SharedPreferences and DataStore
• ✅ No sensitive data stored in plain text
• ✅ Direct API calls to official services (not proxied)
• ✅ No advertising networks beyond Google AdMob

However, no security system is 100% secure. If you believe your data has been compromised, please contact us immediately.

6. Your Rights & Choices

6.1 Access & Deletion

• View Data: All your local data is available through the app's settings
• Delete Local Data: Go to Settings → Apps → PinSaver → Storage → Clear Storage
• Delete Downloaded Content: Use the Gallery feature to delete saved pins

6.2 Opt-Out of Personalized Ads

• Open Android Settings → Google → Manage your Google Account
• Go to Data & Personalization → Ad Personalization
• Toggle off "Ads Personalization"

6.3 Uninstall the App

• Uninstalling PinSaver automatically deletes all local app data
• Google AdMob and Firebase will stop collecting data from this device

7. Children's Privacy

PinSaver is not intended for children under 13 (or the equivalent age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we discover we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe PinSaver has collected data from your child, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Post the new policy in the app's Legal section
• Request your consent if changes materially affect your privacy

Your continued use of PinSaver after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

9. Contact Us