Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 27, 2025

1. Information Collected

Information You Provide

• Reading Progress: Which book you're currently reading (Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm, or Future)
• Preferences: Your app settings
• Voluntary Feedback: If you contact us for support or feedback

Information Automatically Collected

When you use our app, certain information is collected automatically through third-party services:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, app version
• Advertising ID: Mobile advertising identifier (IDFA on iOS, GAID on Android) - can be reset or disabled in device settings
• General Analytics: App crashes, performance data, and usage statistics (anonymized)
• IP Address: Unavoidably transferred through network traffic

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

• Provide Spoiler Protection: Show you content appropriate to your reading progress
• Improve App Functionality: Ensure the app works properly on your device and is personalized to your preferences
• Provide Customer Support: Help you with any issues you might encounter

3. Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

Your reading progress and app preferences are stored locally on your device using secure storage mechanisms. This data never leaves your device unless you explicitly choose to sync it across your own devices.

No Cloud Storage

We do not store your personal data on remote servers. All your preferences and progress remain on your device under your control.

Security Measures

• Data is stored using platform-standard secure storage (iOS Keychain, Android Secure Storage)
• The app doesn't require account creation or login
• No data transmission of personal information occurs

4. Third-Party Services

Google AdMob (Mobile Apps Only)

Our mobile app displays advertisements provided by Google AdMob. AdMob may collect:

• Device information (device type, operating system, hardware model)
• Mobile advertising identifiers (IDFA/GAID)
• General location information (country/region level based on IP address)
• Ad interaction data (clicks, impressions, conversions)
• App usage information for ad frequency capping

Your Ad Choices

• Opt-Out: You can opt out of interest-based advertising:
  • iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Apple Advertising → Turn off personalized ads
  • Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
• Reset Advertising ID: Both iOS and Android allow you to reset your advertising identifier
• Limit Ad Tracking: Enable "Limit Ad Tracking" (iOS) or "Opt out of Ads Personalization" (Android)

For more information about Google's data practices, see:

• Google Privacy Policy
• How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services
• Google AdMob Privacy & Messaging

App Stores

When you download our app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, those platforms may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

5. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Fourth Wing Archives is designed for fans of the Fourth Wing book series. While the app content is appropriate for young adults, we take children's privacy seriously:

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
• The app does not require account creation or personal information
• All data is stored locally on the device
• Parents can delete all app data by uninstalling the app

If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Data Control

• Access: You can view all your stored data within the app settings
• Modify: You can change your reading progress, favorites, and preferences at any time
• Delete: You can reset all data or uninstall the app to remove all stored information

Advertising Choices

• Disable personalized ads in your device settings
• Use ad blockers if desired (though this may affect app functionality)
• If you experience inappropriate ads we kindly ask you to report them

7. Data Retention

Your data is retained as follows:

• App Preferences (on your device): Until you delete it or uninstall the app
• Google AdMob:
  • Advertising data: Up to 24 months (or as required by law)
  • Analytics data: Up to 14 months
  • Crash reports: Up to 14 months
• Customer Support: Support emails retained for up to 12 months for quality assurance

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect:

• Changes in our practices
• New features or services
• Legal or regulatory changes
• User feedback and suggestions

When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify users if changes are significant
• Provide the option to review changes before continuing to use the app

10. Legal Compliance and Data Transfers

International Data Transfers

While your app data is stored locally on your device, third-party services (Google AdMob) may transfer data internationally:

• EU-US Data Transfers: Google relies on Standard Contractual Clauses and other legal mechanisms for data transfers
• Third-Party Compliance: We only work with services that provide appropriate safeguards

Age Restrictions

• Minimum Age: You must be at least 16 years old (or the minimum age in your country) to use this app
• Parental Consent: Users under 18 should have parental permission
• Age-Appropriate Content: Ads are restricted to G-rated content only

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