Welcome to Checklist Maker ("we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a secure and transparent experience while using our mobile application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use Checklist Maker.
Summary: Your checklists and personal notes are stored locally on your device. We do not sell your personal data. We use trusted third-party services (such as Google AdMob and OneSignal) for advertising and push notifications.
1. Information We Collect
We collect minimal information necessary to provide, support, and improve Checklist Maker:
- User-Generated Content: Checklists, tasks, categories, and templates you create are stored locally on your device using a secure SQLite database (Room). If you use our Backup & Export feature, data is exported to your device storage under your direct control.
- Device and Usage Information: We may collect non-personal device information such as device model, operating system version, and app performance logs to diagnose crashes and improve app stability.
- Advertising Identifiers: Through our integration with Google Mobile Ads (AdMob), we may collect advertising IDs and interaction data to serve contextual or personalized ads.
- Push Notification Tokens: Through OneSignal, we collect push notification tokens to deliver reminders and updates you opt-in to receive.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve core app functionalities (task management, reminders, and categories).
- To send local or push notifications for your scheduled checklist reminders.
- To display relevant advertisements and measure ad performance via Google AdMob.
- To analyze app usage and crash reports to fix bugs and enhance user experience.
3. Third-Party Services
Checklist Maker integrates with trusted third-party SDKs that have their own privacy policies governing data collection:
- Google Mobile Ads (AdMob): Used to display ads within the app. Google may use advertising IDs to serve ads based on your interests. You can manage your ad settings through your Google account settings. (Google Privacy & Terms)
- OneSignal: Used for managing push notifications and reminders. (OneSignal Privacy Policy)
4. Android Permissions Used
Checklist Maker requests the following device permissions to deliver core features and functionality:
- INTERNET: Required to load ads via Google AdMob, receive push notifications via OneSignal, and check application status/updates.
- ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Allows the app to verify network connectivity before performing network operations.
- POST_NOTIFICATIONS: Required on Android 13 and newer to display task reminders and notification alerts.
5. Data Storage and Security
Your task lists and personal productivity data remain private and are stored locally on your device. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure.
6. Children’s Privacy
Checklist Maker is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the play store listing mail.