Privacy Policy

1. Developer Information

Earnify Studio is developed and operated by:

2. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our service. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the data we collect:

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, username, password (encrypted)
• Profile Information: Profile picture, date of birth, gender, preferences
• Payment Information: PayPal email, payment card details (processed by third-party payment processors), billing address
• Verification Information: Government ID (for age verification if required), phone number (optional)
• Communications: Messages sent to customer support, survey responses, feedback
• Referral Information: Email addresses or phone numbers of referred users (with consent)

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

Device Information

• Device type, model, manufacturer
• Operating system and version
• Unique device identifiers (Android ID, IDFA, IDFV)
• Google Advertising ID (GAID) or Apple Identifier for Advertisers (IDFA)
• Screen resolution and display settings
• Device language and timezone
• Mobile network information (carrier name, connection type)
• Battery level and charging status

Usage and Activity Data

• Videos watched (titles, categories, duration, completion rate)
• Watch history and viewing patterns
• Ads viewed and interactions with advertisements
• App features used and interaction frequency
• Points earned, redeemed, and balance
• Referral activities and rewards
• Search queries within the app
• Time spent on different screens and features
• Button clicks, taps, and navigation paths
• Session duration and frequency

Location Information

• IP Address-Based Location: Country, region, city (approximate)
• GPS Location: Precise location (only if you grant permission, used for geo-targeted content)
• Time zone and locale settings

Technical and Diagnostic Data

• App crashes and error logs
• Performance metrics (load times, lag, responsiveness)
• API calls and response times
• Network connectivity status
• App version and build number
• SDK versions

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• Social Media Platforms: Profile information if you sign in via Google, Facebook, or Apple
• Ad Networks: Ad performance data, attribution data
• Analytics Providers: Aggregated usage statistics and demographics
• Payment Processors: Transaction confirmation and payment status
• Anti-Fraud Services: Fraud detection signals and risk scores

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information through various methods:

• Directly from You: When you register, update your profile, contact support, or participate in surveys
• Automatically: Through app usage, analytics SDKs, and tracking technologies
• From Third Parties: Social login providers, ad networks, payment processors
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: Session tokens, device identifiers, analytics cookies
• App Permissions: When you grant permission for camera, storage, location, or notifications

4. How We Use Your Information

4.1 Service Provision and Operations

• Create and maintain your account
• Authenticate your identity and prevent unauthorized access
• Provide access to videos and content
• Track and award points for video watching
• Process reward redemptions and payments
• Manage referral programs and bonuses
• Enable social features and user interactions

4.2 Personalization and Recommendations

• Recommend videos based on your viewing history
• Personalize content and features
• Customize the user interface and experience
• Send personalized notifications about new content

4.3 Advertising

• Display personalized advertisements based on your interests
• Measure ad performance and effectiveness
• Attribute ad views and conversions
• Prevent ad fraud and invalid traffic

4.4 Analytics and Improvement

• Analyze app usage patterns and user behavior
• Improve app performance and user experience
• Develop new features and services
• Conduct research and statistical analysis
• A/B testing and optimization

4.5 Communication

• Send transactional emails (account verification, password resets, reward confirmations)
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Send promotional communications (with opt-out option)
• Notify you of app updates, new features, and policy changes
• Send push notifications about rewards and bonuses

4.6 Security and Fraud Prevention

• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized activities
• Verify user identity and age
• Monitor for suspicious account behavior
• Protect against security threats and vulnerabilities
• Enforce our Terms of Service

4.7 Legal and Compliance

• Comply with legal obligations and regulations
• Respond to legal requests and prevent illegal activities
• Protect our rights, property, and safety
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

5. Advertising and Ad Networks

5.1 Types of Ads

• Rewarded Video Ads: Optional ads you watch to earn points
• Interstitial Ads: Full-screen ads shown at natural breaks
• Banner Ads: Small ads displayed within the app interface
• Native Ads: Ads integrated into content feeds

5.2 Data Collected by Ad Networks

Ad networks may collect:

• Google Advertising ID (Android) or Identifier for Advertisers (iOS)
• Device type, model, and operating system
• IP address and approximate location
• Ad interactions (views, clicks, conversions)
• App usage data and in-app events
• Other apps installed on your device (some networks)

5.3 Ad Networks We Use

We partner with the following advertising networks. Each has its own privacy policy governing how they collect and use data:

5.4 Opt-Out of Personalized Ads

You can limit personalized advertising:

Note: Opting out of personalized ads does not reduce the number of ads you see, but they may be less relevant to your interests.

6. Third-Party Services and SDKs

We integrate third-party services and software development kits (SDKs) to enhance app functionality. Each service may collect data according to their own privacy policies:

We carefully vet all third-party services for security and privacy compliance. However, we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

7.1 When We Share Your Information

With Service Providers

We share data with third-party companies that help us operate our business:

• Cloud hosting and storage providers
• Payment processors (PayPal, Stripe)
• Analytics and data analysis services
• Customer support platforms
• Email and communication services
• Anti-fraud and security services

With Advertising Partners

We share limited data with ad networks to serve relevant ads:

• Google Advertising ID or Apple IDFA
• Approximate location (country, region)
• Device type and operating system
• Ad interactions and attribution data
• Aggregated demographics (age range, gender)

For Legal Reasons

We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights:

• To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government requests
• To enforce our Terms of Service and other agreements
• To protect our rights, property, and safety
• To investigate fraud, security issues, or technical problems
• To protect the rights and safety of our users and the public

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or prominent notice in the app before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

Aggregated and De-Identified Data

We may share aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified data that cannot reasonably be used to identify you. This data is used for research, marketing, analytics, and business intelligence purposes.

7.2 We Do NOT Sell Your Personal Information

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Account Information: Retained for the duration of your account plus 90 days after deletion
• Usage and Activity Data: Retained for up to 2 years for analytics purposes
• Payment and Transaction Data: Retained for 7 years for legal and tax compliance
• Support Communications: Retained for 3 years
• Device and Technical Data: Retained for 18 months
• Marketing Data: Retained until you opt-out or for 3 years of inactivity
• Legal Hold Data: Retained as long as required for legal proceedings

After the retention period expires, we securely delete or anonymize your data. Some data may be retained in aggregated, de-identified form indefinitely for statistical purposes.

Account Deletion

When you delete your account:

• Your personal information is deleted within 30 days
• Your points and unredeemed rewards are forfeited
• Transactional records are retained for legal compliance
• Some data may remain in backups for up to 90 days before permanent deletion

9. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

9.1 Technical Safeguards

• Encryption: All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using TLS 1.2 or higher
• Data Encryption at Rest: Sensitive data stored on our servers is encrypted using AES-256
• Secure Authentication: Passwords are hashed using bcrypt with salt
• Firewalls: Network firewalls protect our infrastructure
• Access Controls: Role-based access controls limit employee access to data
• Regular Security Audits: We conduct periodic security assessments and penetration testing

9.2 Organizational Safeguards

• Employee background checks and security training
• Confidentiality agreements for all personnel
• Incident response and data breach procedures
• Regular security awareness training
• Third-party vendor security assessments

9.3 Your Responsibility

You can help protect your account by:

• Using a strong, unique password
• Not sharing your account credentials
• Logging out after using shared devices
• Reporting suspicious activity immediately
• Keeping your app updated to the latest version

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

10.1 General Rights

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (right to be forgotten)
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Object: Object to processing of your data for specific purposes
• Restrict: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
• Opt-Out: Opt-out of marketing communications and personalized ads

10.2 How to Exercise Your Rights

We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. You will not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

11.1 Categories of Personal Information We Collect

• Identifiers: Name, email, user ID, device IDs, IP address, Advertising ID
• Commercial Information: Purchase history, reward redemptions, points balance
• Internet Activity: Browsing history, app usage, video watch history, ad interactions
• Geolocation Data: Approximate and precise location (if granted)
• Audio/Visual Information: Profile pictures, video preferences
• Inferences: Preferences, characteristics, behavior predictions

11.2 Sources of Personal Information

• Directly from you (registration, profile updates)
• Automatically through app usage
• From social media platforms (if you use social login)
• From ad networks and analytics providers
• From payment processors

11.3 Business Purposes for Collection

• Providing and improving our services
• Processing transactions and rewards
• Personalizing content and recommendations
• Serving and measuring advertisements
• Analytics and research
• Security and fraud prevention
• Legal compliance

11.4 Categories of Third Parties We Share With

• Service providers (hosting, analytics, support)
• Advertising networks and partners
• Payment processors
• Social media platforms
• Government and law enforcement (when required)

11.5 Your California Rights

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal information collected, used, and shared
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of sale or sharing for targeted advertising
• Right to Limit: Limit use of sensitive personal information
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

11.6 "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information"

11.7 Authorized Agent

You may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf. The agent must provide written authorization and we may require verification of your identity.

11.8 California "Shine the Light" Law

California residents can request information about personal information disclosed to third parties for direct marketing purposes. Contact us at privacy@earnifystudio.com.

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

12.1 Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Contract Performance: To provide our services as per Terms of Service
• Legitimate Interests: For analytics, fraud prevention, and service improvement
• Consent: For marketing communications and personalized advertising (where required)
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

12.2 Your GDPR Rights

• Right of Access: Obtain confirmation of data processing and access to your data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restriction: Restrict processing in certain circumstances
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time without affecting lawfulness of prior processing
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local supervisory authority

12.3 Data Transfers Outside the EEA

We may transfer your data to countries outside the EEA that may not have equivalent data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards through:

• European Commission approved Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• Adequacy decisions for certain countries
• Privacy Shield certification (where applicable)
• Other legally approved transfer mechanisms

12.4 Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. A list of EU supervisory authorities is available at: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en

12.5 Automated Decision-Making

We may use automated decision-making for content recommendations and fraud detection. You have the right to request human intervention and contest automated decisions that significantly affect you.

13. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

13.1 Age Verification

We use the following measures to prevent access by children under 13:

• Date of birth verification during registration
• Age-gating on the app store listings
• Monitoring for suspicious account patterns
• Reporting mechanisms for parents

13.2 Parental Rights

If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will:

• Delete the information as quickly as possible
• Terminate the account
• Not use the information for any purpose
• Not disclose the information to third parties

13.3 Special Provisions for Teens (13-17)

Users aged 13-17 have additional protections:

• Limited data collection (essential data only)
• Enhanced privacy settings by default
• Restricted access to certain features requiring age verification
• Parental consent for payment redemptions (where required by law)

14. International Data Transfers

Earnify Studio operates globally. Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States and other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

14.1 Safeguards for International Transfers

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs): EU-approved contracts with data processors
• Adequacy Decisions: Transfers to countries deemed adequate by the EU Commission
• Privacy Shield (where applicable): Certification under relevant frameworks
• Binding Corporate Rules: Internal data transfer policies
• Encryption: All data in transit is encrypted

14.2 Countries Where Data May Be Processed

Your data may be processed in: United States, European Union, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Singapore, and other countries where our cloud service providers operate.

15. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers and mobile operating systems include Do Not Track ("DNT") features that can send a signal to apps and websites indicating you do not wish to be tracked.

At this time, there is no universally accepted standard for how to respond to DNT signals in mobile applications. However, you can:

• Opt-out of personalized advertising through device settings (see Section 5.4)
• Disable analytics tracking in app settings
• Use our in-app privacy controls to limit data collection
• Reset your Advertising ID to limit tracking

16. Mobile App Permissions

Our app may request the following permissions. You can manage these permissions in your device settings:

You can revoke permissions at any time through your device settings. Some features may not work if required permissions are denied.

17. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.

17.1 How We Notify You

• Material Changes: Email notification and prominent in-app notice
• Minor Changes: Updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Significant Changes: May require your explicit consent before taking effect

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of Earnify Studio after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

18. Contact Us

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