AT A GLANCE
👋 Introduction
Tranquil Waters ("we," "our," or "us") operates the TapCount mobile application (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Service.
TapCount is a simple, fast tally counter app for Android. Your count data is stored entirely on your device — we have no access to it. This policy covers the limited data we and our ad partner (Google AdMob) may collect.
📋 Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Counter Data: Tap counts and tally records are stored locally on your device using Android's SharedPreferences. Never transmitted to our servers.
- Settings Preferences: Sound, haptic feedback, dark mode, and other preferences are stored locally on your device.
Information Automatically Collected
- Device Information: Hardware model, OS version, and unique device identifiers for compatibility and bug fixes.
- Usage Analytics: Basic statistics on feature usage to prioritize improvements.
🔗 Third-Party Services
Google AdMob
TapCount displays ads through Google AdMob. AdMob may collect and process:
- Device advertising ID (Android Ad ID)
- IP address and approximate location
- Device hardware and software information
- App usage data and interaction signals
- Location data (only if location services are enabled)
AdMob operates under Google's Privacy Policy.
Opting Out of Personalized Ads
⚙️ How We Use Your Information
- Service Delivery: To run and maintain TapCount and all its features.
- Improvement: To understand feature usage and make targeted improvements.
- Advertising: To display ads via Google AdMob, which funds free access to the app.
- Security: To detect and address technical issues and crashes.
🔐 Data Storage and Security
🤝 Data Sharing
Tranquil Waters does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share data only in these limited cases:
- Google AdMob: Ad-related data processed by AdMob to display advertisements.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect legal rights and user safety.
👶 Children's Privacy
TapCount is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact vaibhavgupta.rishikesh@gmail.com and we will promptly remove it.
⚖️ Your Privacy Rights
- Access: Request information about what personal data we hold.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Deletion: Delete local data by uninstalling or clearing app data. Contact us to request deletion of any analytics data.
- Opt Out of Ads: Opt out of personalized advertising via Android device settings.
- Withdraw Consent: Stop using and uninstall the app at any time.
To exercise rights, email vaibhavgupta.rishikesh@gmail.com. We respond within 30 days.
🗓️ Data Retention
- Local Device Data: Remains until you uninstall or clear app data.
- Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized per our analytics provider's policies.
- Advertising Data: Retained per Google AdMob's policies.
🌍 International Data Transfers
TapCount is available globally. Data processed by Google AdMob may be transferred internationally. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable privacy laws.
📝 Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be posted here with a revised "Last Updated" date and, where possible, notified via an in-app notice. Continued use of TapCount after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Current version last updated: January 1, 2025.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does TapCount collect personal data?
TapCount stores your tap counts and settings locally on your device. No personal counter data is sent to our servers. Device information and anonymized usage analytics may be collected to improve the app.
How is TapCount funded if it's free?
TapCount is funded through Google AdMob advertisements, allowing us to offer the app at no cost.
Can I use TapCount without personalized ads?
Yes. Go to Android Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization. You will still see ads but they won't be personalized.
How do I delete all my TapCount data?
Uninstall TapCount or go to Android Settings → Apps → TapCount → Storage → Clear Data. This permanently removes all counts and preferences.
Does TapCount sell my data?
No. Tranquil Waters does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.
✉️ Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy or your data? We're here to help.
✅ Consent
By using TapCount, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please uninstall the app. Uninstalling removes all locally stored data from your device.