About Birds App Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 8, 2024

1. Information We Collect

While we strive to minimize the amount of personal information we collect, certain information is necessary for processing paid subscriptions and providing our Services.

a. Personal Information

• Payment Information: When you make a purchase or subscribe to premium features, we may collect information necessary to process your payment, such as credit card numbers, billing addresses, and other financial data. Please note that we use third-party payment processors (e.g., Apple App Store, Google Play Store) that handle this information securely on our behalf.
• Transaction Data: Details about your subscription, such as the date and time of purchases, subscription status, and transaction identifiers.

We do not collect personal information such as your name, email address, or physical address unless it is necessary for the provision of our Services.

b. Non-Personal Information

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the App, such as features used, the time and date of your visits, and error reports.
• Device Information: Technical information about your device, including device type, operating system, and version.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Processing Payments: To facilitate transactions and manage your paid subscriptions.
• Providing Services: To deliver the features and functionalities of the App, including premium content.
• Customer Support: To address your inquiries, troubleshoot issues, and provide customer care.
• App Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and enhance the performance and user experience of our Services.
• Technical Diagnostics: To diagnose and fix technical issues, monitor system performance, and improve the reliability of our Services.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Third-Party Payment Processors: We use third-party services (e.g., Apple App Store, Google Play Store) to handle payments securely. These processors adhere to strict security standards.
• Service Providers: We may share non-personal information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the App, such as analytics and crash reporting services.
• Legal Obligations: If required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Your Choices and Rights

• Access and Update: You can access and update your personal information through your account settings within the App.
• Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in those communications.
• Deletion Request: If you wish to request the deletion of your personal information, please contact us at [email protected]. We will comply with your request in accordance with applicable laws.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect non-personal information to help us diagnose problems and improve user experience. This information is not linked to any personal information and includes:

• Analytics Data: We use analytics services to understand how users interact with our App, which helps us improve functionality and performance.
• Crash Reports: We collect anonymized crash reports to identify and fix technical issues.

Your Choices:

• Opt-Out: You can adjust your device or browser settings to refuse cookies or notify you when cookies are being used. However, some features of the App may not function properly without cookies.
• Do Not Track: Our App does not respond to "Do Not Track" signals.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a child under 13, we will delete such information from our records.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Official Websites: https://aboutbirds.app / https://dongniao.net

11. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy and any disputes related thereto shall be governed by the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China ("Hong Kong"), without regard to its conflict of law principles.

12. Acceptance of This Policy

By using our App, including engaging in any paid subscriptions, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Services.

13. Third-Party Payment Processors

We use third-party payment processors to handle transactions securely. When you make payments through these processors, their privacy policies and terms of service govern your transactions. We encourage you to review their privacy policies:

• Apple App Store: Apple Privacy Policy
• Google Play Store: Google Privacy Policy

14. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, such as processing payments and complying with legal obligations.

15. Rights Under Applicable Laws

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

16. Data Controller

For the purposes of data protection laws, we are the data controller of your personal information.

17. Security Measures

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access.

18. No Automated Decision-Making

We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling.

Thank you for using About Birds. We are committed to protecting your privacy while providing you with quality services.