AppCub Privacy Policy

1. Overview

We highly values your privacy protection. This privacy policy applies to AppCub applications, websites, and related services. By using our services, you agree to this policy.

We are committed to complying with the Personal Information Protection Law, Cybersecurity Law, Data Security Law and other Chinese laws and regulations, as well as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) and other relevant laws.

2. Information Collection

To provide you with AppCub services, we may collect the following types of personal information. We strictly follow the principle of 'minimum necessity' and only collect information necessary to achieve product functionality.

2.1 Information You Actively Provide

During your use of AppCub services, you may actively provide us with the following information:

• Account information: username, email address, phone number, password, etc.
• Profile information: avatar, nickname, gender, age, region, etc.
• Content information: content you create, upload, or publish when using our services
• Payment information: payment-related information for subscription services (processed through third-party payment platforms)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

To improve service quality and user experience, we may automatically collect the following technical information:

• Device information: device model, operating system and version, device identifier, screen resolution
• Network information: IP address, network type, network quality data
• Application information: app version, crash logs, performance data, feature usage statistics
• Location information: precise or approximate location information collected with your explicit authorization
• Cookies and similar technologies: used to identify users, remember preferences, analyze usage patterns

3. Information Usage

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the core functionality of AppCub
• Create and manage user accounts
• Provide you with customer support and technical services
• Analyze usage patterns to improve product functionality and user experience
• Detect, prevent, and respond to security threats and fraudulent activities
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory requirements
• Process payments and manage subscription services

4. Information Sharing

AppCub commits not to sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We only share your information in the following limited circumstances based on legitimate purposes:

• With your explicit consent, we may share your information with third parties. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time.
• We may share necessary information with the following types of service providers:
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations
• To detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, security threats, or illegal activities, and to protect the safety of users and the public, we may need to share necessary information.
• In the event of business transfers such as mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred as part of the assets. We will notify you before the transfer and ensure that your information continues to be protected by privacy policies after the transfer.

5. Data Security

Protecting the security of your personal information is our important responsibility. We adopt technical and administrative measures that comply with industry standards to protect your information:

• Data transmission and storage encryption
• Strict access control and authentication
• Network security protection
• Regular security assessments
• Employee security training

6. Data Retention

We adopt different retention periods based on information types:

• Account information: Retained during account validity, deleted within 30 days after cancellation
• Usage data: Typically retained for 12-24 months
• Transaction records: Retained for 5-7 years according to tax law requirements
• Legal compliance: Extended retention periods according to regulatory requirements

7. Your Privacy Rights

According to applicable laws, you have the following rights:

• Right to know: Understand how we process your information
• Right of access: Access and copy your personal information
• Right of correction: Correct and supplement incorrect or incomplete information
• Right of deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for specific processing activities
• Right to restrict processing: Request restriction of processing your information
• Right to data portability: Obtain a copy of your information
• Right to complain: File complaints with regulatory authorities

8. Children's Privacy Protection

AppCub is primarily designed for adult users. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 14 (under 13 in the United States). If children are involved, we will obtain guardian consent.

9. Cross-Border Data Transfer

To provide services, your information may need to be transferred between different countries. We take appropriate security measures and comply with the "Data Export Security Assessment Measures" and other relevant regulations.

10. Third-Party Services and Integration

AppCub may integrate third-party services (such as social media login, payment processing, etc.). These services have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices.

10.1 Third-Party SDK Information

To provide you with a better service experience, AppCub integrates third-party SDKs that may collect personal information. We strictly comply with relevant laws and regulations such as the Personal Information Protection Law, and clearly inform you of the purpose, method, and scope of personal information processing by third-party SDKs.

10.2 Application Auto-Start and Associated Start

To ensure the normal operation of application functions, third-party SDKs integrated by AppCub may trigger auto-start or associated start. The following describes auto-start behaviors introduced by third-party SDKs:

11. Privacy Policy Changes

We may update this privacy policy. Significant changes will be notified to you through in-app notifications, emails, and other means. Updated policies will take effect 30 days after publication.

12. Regional-Specific Rights

California Resident Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have rights including the right to know, right of access, right of deletion, right to opt-out, right of correction, and right to limit use of sensitive information.

EU Resident Rights (GDPR)

EU residents have rights including transparency, right of access, right of correction, right of deletion, right to restrict processing, right to data portability, and right to object.

Mainland China Resident Rights

According to the Personal Information Protection Law, mainland China residents have rights including the right to know and decide, right to access and copy, right to correct and supplement, right of deletion, right to withdraw consent, and right to restrict processing.