Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 22, 2026

Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

1. Introduction

Android Groups ("we", "our", "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.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

  • Name and username
  • Email address
  • Phone number (optional)
  • Profile photo (optional)
  • Country and location (optional)
  • Bio and interests

2.2 Usage Data

  • Groups you view, join, or submit
  • Search queries
  • Device information (type, OS version)
  • IP address and approximate location
  • App usage patterns and session duration

2.3 Group Data

  • Group names and descriptions you submit
  • Invite links
  • Group images
  • Tags and categories

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the App.
  • Personalize your experience and show relevant groups.
  • Process group submissions and reviews.
  • Communicate with you (notifications, announcements).
  • Monitor and prevent fraud, spam, and abuse.
  • Generate analytics and usage statistics.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

4. Information Sharing

We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share data in these cases:

  • Public Profile: Your username, bio, and groups are visible to other users.
  • Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate the app (hosting, analytics).
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger or acquisition.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

  • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS).
  • Secure password hashing.
  • Regular security audits.
  • Access controls for admin operations.

However, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

  • Account data is retained while your account is active.
  • Deleted accounts are purged within 30 days.
  • Analytics data may be retained in anonymized form.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your data.
  • Correction: Update or correct your information.
  • Deletion: Delete your account and associated data.
  • Opt-out: Disable notifications and email alerts.
  • Data Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format.

8. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we discover such data, we will delete it immediately.

9. Third-Party Links

The App contains links to external group platforms (WhatsApp, Telegram, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services. Please review their respective privacy policies.

10. Push Notifications

We may send push notifications about group approvals, new followers, and platform updates. You can disable these in the app settings or your device settings at any time.

11. Cookies and Tracking

The mobile app may use local storage for authentication tokens and user preferences. We use analytics to understand app usage patterns in aggregate.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Significant changes will be communicated via in-app notifications.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

  • Email: privacy@androidgroups.com
  • Support: support@androidgroups.com