Welcome to WallPix! We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience while using our wallpaper application. This policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
- Favorites: Wallpapers you mark as favorites are stored locally on your device
- Search History: Your search queries are temporarily cached to improve your experience
- Settings Preferences: Your theme, language, and app settings choices
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Device Information: Device model, operating system version, and app version
- Usage Data: Features you use, wallpapers you view and download
- Cache Data: Downloaded images are cached to improve loading performance
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and maintain our wallpaper service
- Personalize your experience with relevant content
- Improve app performance and user experience
- Manage your favorites and preferences
- Optimize image loading and caching
- Analyze usage patterns to improve our service
3. Data Storage and Security
Local Storage: All your personal data (favorites, settings) is stored locally on your device using SharedPreferences. We do not store this information on external servers.
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- Data is stored securely using Android's built-in encryption
- Image cache is stored in your device's protected app directory
- No sensitive personal information is transmitted to third parties
4. Third-Party Services
4.1 Pexels API
We use the Pexels API to provide you with high-quality wallpapers. When you browse wallpapers, your requests are sent to Pexels servers. Please review Pexels' Privacy Policy for information about how they handle data.
4.2 Image Loading
We use Coil image loading library to efficiently load and cache images. Images are cached locally on your device to improve performance and reduce data usage.
5. Permissions
WallPix requires the following permissions:
- Internet Access: To download wallpapers from Pexels
- Set Wallpaper: To allow you to set images as your device wallpaper
- Storage Access: To save downloaded wallpapers to your device (Android 10 and below)
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: All your data is stored locally and accessible through the app
- Delete: You can clear your favorites, cache, and app data at any time through Settings
- Control: You can manage app permissions through your device settings
- Opt-out: You can uninstall the app at any time to remove all local data
7. Data Retention
Your data is retained as follows:
- Favorites: Retained until you remove them or uninstall the app
- Cache: Automatically managed based on available storage (max 150MB)
- Settings: Retained until you clear app data or uninstall
8. Children's Privacy
WallPix does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. The app is designed for general audiences and does not contain age-restricted content. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Data Sharing
Important: We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties. Your favorites and settings remain private and stored only on your device.
11. Contact Us
12. Compliance
WallPix complies with:
- Google Play Store Privacy and Data Handling policies
- Android platform security guidelines
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles