Privacy Policy for Time Warp Scanner

Last Updated: December 14, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Time Warp Scanner ("we", "our", or "the app") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

Time Warp Scanner does NOT collect, store, or transmit any personally identifiable information (PII) such as:

Names
Email addresses
Phone numbers
Physical addresses
Payment information

1.2 Camera and Media Access

The app requires access to your device's camera and storage to function:

Camera Permission: Used solely to capture and process Time Warp scan effects in real-time
Storage Permission: Used to save processed images to your device's gallery
Image Processing: All image processing happens locally on your device
No Upload: Images are NEVER uploaded to our servers or any third-party servers

Important: Your photos and videos remain entirely on your device. We do not have access to, store, or transmit your media files.

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect certain technical information through third-party services:

Device type and model
Operating system version
App usage statistics (crashes, performance metrics)
Advertising identifiers (for ad personalization)
IP address (approximate location for ads)

2. Third-Party Services

2.1 Google AdMob

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements in the app. AdMob may collect and use data for:

Serving personalized advertisements
Analytics and ad performance measurement
Advertising identifier (GAID on Android)

For more information, please review:

2.2 Google Firebase

We use Firebase services for:

Firebase Analytics: To understand app usage patterns and improve user experience
Firebase Crashlytics: To detect and fix app crashes
Firebase Remote Config: To update app features and settings remotely

Firebase may collect:

Device information
App usage data
Crash reports
Performance metrics

Learn more: Firebase Privacy Policy

3. How We Use Information

The information collected is used to:

Provide and maintain app functionality
Display relevant advertisements
Analyze app performance and fix bugs
Improve user experience
Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 We DO NOT Share Your Data Except:

Advertising Partners: Anonymous usage data shared with AdMob for ad serving
Analytics Services: Aggregated, anonymized data shared with Firebase
Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights

4.2 We DO NOT:

Sell your personal information
Share your photos or videos with anyone
Access your gallery without permission
Track your location continuously

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information:

All image processing happens locally on your device
No server-side storage of user images
Industry-standard encryption for data transmission
Regular security updates

6. Children's Privacy

Time Warp Scanner does not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years of age. The app is not directed at children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Parents and guardians should monitor their children's app usage.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Permissions

You can manage app permissions in your device settings:

Revoke Camera Access: Settings > Apps > Time Warp Scanner > Permissions
Revoke Storage Access: Settings > Apps > Time Warp Scanner > Permissions

7.2 Advertising

You can opt-out of personalized advertising:

Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
Reset Advertising ID: Settings > Google > Ads > Reset advertising ID

7.3 Data Deletion

To delete all app data:

Uninstall the app from your device
Clear app data: Settings > Apps > Time Warp Scanner > Storage > Clear Data
Delete saved images manually from your gallery

8. Data Retention

Images: Stored locally on your device until you delete them
Analytics Data: Retained according to Firebase policies (typically 14-60 months)
Ad Data: Retained according to AdMob policies

9. International Users

Time Warp Scanner is available globally. If you use the app from outside your home country, your data may be transferred to and processed in other countries where Firebase and AdMob services operate, including the United States.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
Updating the "Last Updated" date
Displaying an in-app notification for significant changes

Your continued use of the app after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Third-Party Links

The app 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.

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have the right to:

Know what personal information is collected
Know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
Opt-out of the sale of personal information
Request deletion of personal information

Note: We do NOT sell personal information.

13. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under GDPR:

Right to Access: Request a copy of your data
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Right to Object: Object to data processing
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing

Legal Basis for Processing: Your consent and our legitimate interest in providing the service.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

Email: anujwork34@gmail.com

Developer: Anuj Technologies

Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours

15. Consent

By using Time Warp Scanner, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the app.