Effective date: January 1, 2025
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Brilliance Stack ("we", "us", or "our") handles information when you use the NextTimer — Calendar Alarm Android application (the "App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how data is collected through the third-party SDKs integrated in the App.
By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the App.
2. Information We Collect
We do not directly collect or store personal information. However, the following third-party SDKs integrated in the App collect certain data automatically:
Google AdMob
- Advertising ID (a resettable device identifier)
- Device information (model, OS version, screen size)
- IP address (used to determine approximate location for ad targeting)
- Ad interaction data (impressions, clicks)
Firebase Analytics
- App interactions and in-app events (e.g., screens viewed, features used)
- Session data (session duration, engagement)
- Device information (model, OS version, language, time zone)
- Instance ID (a pseudonymous app identifier)
Firebase Crashlytics
- Crash logs and stack traces
- Device state at the time of crash (memory usage, OS version, device model)
- App version and build number
We do not collect: your name, email address, phone number, precise location, calendar content, or any account credentials.
3. How We Use the Information
- Ad serving: AdMob uses collected data to serve relevant advertisements within the App.
- App improvement: Firebase Analytics data helps us understand how users interact with the App so we can improve features and user experience.
- Crash fixing: Firebase Crashlytics data helps us identify, diagnose, and fix technical issues and app crashes.
4. Third-Party Services
The App uses services provided by Google LLC. These services operate under Google's own privacy policy:
- Google AdMob — https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Firebase Analytics — https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Firebase Crashlytics — https://policies.google.com/privacy
We encourage you to review Google's Privacy Policy to understand how they handle your data.
5. Your Rights (GDPR — EEA/UK Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access: You may request a copy of the personal data held about you.
- Right to deletion: You may request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
- Right to data portability: You may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
- Right to lodge a complaint: You may file a complaint with your local supervisory authority (e.g., the ICO in the UK, or your national data protection authority in the EU).
To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@brilliancestack.com. Note that some data is processed directly by Google, and requests regarding Google-collected data should be directed to Google.
6. Your Rights (CCPA — California Users)
- Right to know: You may request to know what personal information has been collected about you and how it is used.
- Right to opt out of sale: We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
- Right to delete: You may request deletion of personal information we have collected from you.
To submit a request, contact us at contact@brilliancestack.com.
7. Advertising Choices
You can opt out of personalised advertising served by Google AdMob at any time:
- Visit https://adssettings.google.com to manage your ad personalisation preferences.
- On your Android device, go to Settings → Google → Ads and enable "Opt out of Ads Personalisation" or reset your Advertising ID.
Opting out means you will still see ads, but they will not be personalised to your interests.
8. Data Retention
We do not directly retain personal data. Data collected by Google AdMob, Firebase Analytics, and Firebase Crashlytics is retained according to Google's data retention policies. We retain aggregated, anonymised analytics only as long as necessary to improve the App. You may contact us to request deletion of any data associated with your usage.
9. Children's Privacy
The App is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information through the App, please contact us at contact@brilliancestack.com and we will take steps to delete such information.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Brilliance Stack
Email: contact@brilliancestack.com
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the App after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.