Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 11, 2024

Introduction

Waifu Collection ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and web application (collectively, the "Service").

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

  • No Personal Information Required: Our Service does not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use the core functionality.

Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: We may collect information about how you use our Service, including:
    • Card viewing preferences and search queries
    • App performance and crash reports
    • Device information (device type, operating system version)
    • Network information (IP address, connection type)

Local Storage

  • App Preferences: We store your app preferences locally on your device, including:
    • Footer visibility settings (web version only)
    • Filter preferences and search history
    • Cached card data for offline viewing

Third-Party Services

  • Google Custom Search: We use Google Custom Search Engine to provide image search functionality
  • External APIs: We connect to external APIs to fetch card data and images
  • Social Media Links: We provide links to external social media platforms

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain our Service
  • Improve user experience and app performance
  • Enable offline functionality through local caching
  • Provide search and filtering capabilities
  • Display relevant card collections and information
  • Troubleshoot technical issues

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties.

Limited Sharing

We may share information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our Service (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Public Information

  • Card Data: The card information displayed in our app is publicly available data
  • Search Queries: Search queries may be processed by Google Custom Search Engine

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

  • Device Storage: Your preferences and cached data are stored locally on your device
  • Web Storage: The web version uses browser localStorage for user preferences
  • Data Control: You can clear this data by uninstalling the app or clearing browser data

Security Measures

  • No Personal Data: We do not collect or store personal information
  • Secure Connections: We use HTTPS for all data transmission
  • Regular Updates: We regularly update our Service to address security vulnerabilities

Third-Party Services

Google Services

  • Google Custom Search: We use Google Custom Search Engine (CSE ID: 64bb5bd8971ac4f24) for image search functionality
  • Google Drive: We provide links to download the Android APK from Google Drive
  • Privacy: Google's privacy policy applies to their services

External APIs

  • Card Data API: We fetch card data from external APIs (api.waifucollection.com)
  • Image Hosting: Card images are hosted on external servers

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

  • No Account Required: Since we don't collect personal information, there's no account to manage
  • Local Data: You can clear local data by uninstalling the app or clearing browser storage
  • Opt-Out: You can stop using the Service at any time

Data Portability

  • Export Data: You can export your local preferences and cached data through your device's settings
  • No Personal Data: Since we don't collect personal information, there's no personal data to export

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

International Users

Our Service is available globally. If you are accessing our Service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

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 on this page
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • For significant changes, we may provide additional notice through the app

Contact Information

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

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are in the European Union, our legal basis for processing your information is:

  • Legitimate Interest: To provide and improve our Service
  • Consent: For any optional features that may collect additional data
  • Contract: To fulfill our obligations under our Terms of Service

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect
  • Know whether we sell or disclose personal information
  • Say no to the sale of personal information
  • Access your personal information
  • Request deletion of personal information
  • Equal service and price, even if you exercise your privacy rights

Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary to provide our Service:

  • Local Data: Stored on your device until you delete the app or clear data
  • Cached Data: Automatically cleared based on app settings and device storage
  • No Server Storage: We do not store personal information on our servers

Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
  • Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
  • Other applicable privacy laws

Note: This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page.

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