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Privacy Policy

Overview

JR NETMEDIA ("we" or "us") has created this Privacy Policy to explain how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit Appcrazy (referred to as the "Site"). We value your privacy and want you to understand the measures we take to protect it. This policy is intended to be transparent and easy to read, while also complying with the data protection laws of Andorra and international standards like the GDPR. By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

Who We Are & Contact Details

Controller: The entity responsible for processing your data on this Site is JR NETMEDIA. In simple terms, JR NETMEDIA is the organization that decides what information is collected on the Site and how it is used. If you need to get in touch with us about privacy matters, you can reach us at:

Whether you have a question about this policy, want to exercise one of your rights (explained below), or have a concern about how we handle data, we encourage you to contact us. We’re here to help.

Information We Collect About You

When you use Appcrazy, we collect information in a couple of different ways:

1. Information You Provide Directly:
We do not require users to sign up for an account or provide personal details just to browse our content. However, if you choose to communicate with us (for example, sending us an email inquiry or filling out a contact form if one is available), you will be providing us with certain information like your name, email address, and any other details you include in your message. We will use this information solely for the purpose of communicating with you and addressing your inquiry or feedback.

2. Information Collected Automatically:
Like many websites, our Site automatically collects some data about your visit. This includes:

We provide detailed information about all these cookies and their purposes in our Cookie Policy. There, you’ll find a list of specific cookies, what they do, who provides them, and how long they last.

3. Information from External Sources:
In general, we do not actively obtain information about you from third parties. However, third-party services that we use might give us aggregated data. For instance, Google Analytics provides us with demographic estimates (like what percentage of our users are from certain countries or using certain browsers) based on the data collected, but this is not tied to any named individual. If we ever were to incorporate external data (for example, if we partnered with a social media platform for a promotion and got info about participants), we would update our policy accordingly. As of now, virtually all information comes either directly from you or via your interactions with our Site and associated tools.

Why & How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

We ensure that we have a valid legal reason (known as a "legal basis") for each use of personal data, especially under GDPR-style laws. Typically, the legal bases applicable to our Site’s operations are:

Cookies & Your Choices

Cookies and online tracking are a big part of how we operate, but we want to empower you with choice:

When you first visit our Site, you’ll encounter a consent banner (especially if you’re in a jurisdiction like the EU where it’s required). This banner will explain in broad terms that we use cookies for various purposes and will give you options to accept or customize your preferences. Through our Consent Management Platform (CMP), which is certified under the IAB’s Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF), you can choose which types of cookies to allow:

Remember, you can adjust your choices any time. Typically, there’s a “Privacy Settings” link or button on our Site (often in the footer or as a floating icon) that reopens the CMP interface. Using that, you can modify your consent state (say, withdraw consent for analytics if you gave it earlier, or vice versa). Additionally, you can manage cookies through your web browser settings. All major browsers allow you to see what cookies are stored and to clear them. You can usually also block cookies from specific sites or all sites. Bear in mind, if you clear cookies entirely, you’ll remove ones that store your preferences — meaning if you opted out before via our banner, that opt-out cookie is gone and you might get the banner again on your next visit to reconfirm your choices.

We also support the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal for California residents to the extent applicable. If your browser is set to send a “Do Not Sell or Share” signal via GPC, our site will interpret that as an opt-out of sale/sharing for CCPA/CPRA purposes (though as we mention later, we don’t sell personal data in the traditional sense). However, GPC is more about data sales; for cookie consent, the CMP is your main tool.

For more nitty-gritty detail on each cookie we use, please read our Cookie Policy (which is usually accessible wherever this Privacy Policy is). It lists cookies by name, explains their purpose, provider, and lifespan, which can satisfy the curiosity of those who want to know exactly what’s going on under the hood.

How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. But we do share information in certain scenarios, as necessary to run our operations or as required by law:

Finally, the third parties we integrate (like Google, Microsoft, etc.) each have their own privacy policies. We strive to only work with reputable companies that have strong privacy and security track records. If you want to dive deeper into how those companies treat data from tools we use: - Google’s Privacy Policy covers Google Analytics and AdSense data usage. - Microsoft’s Privacy Statement covers Microsoft Clarity and their advertising services. - Cloudflare’s Privacy Policy covers data through their security services. - Yahoo Japan (if applicable for ads) has privacy guidelines usually available on their site (sometimes only in Japanese, but presumably accessible).

We list some of these in the sources at the end for reference, but on our Site’s interface, you can often find them via the cookie banner details.

International Data Transfers & Storage

Location of Data: We, as JR NETMEDIA, are based in Andorra. However, the internet is global, and so is our usage of services. Practically speaking, most of the data we collect (especially through third parties like Google or Microsoft) might be stored on servers in the United States or other countries. For example, when you browse our site from Europe, your data might be processed by a Google server in Europe first (due to Google’s network design) but then stored in or backed up to servers in the U.S. Similarly, Cloudflare operates a worldwide network; your traffic is handled by a node near you (for speed) but could also traverse or be logged in the U.S. or elsewhere.

Data Protection Safeguards: Andorra is recognized as providing an adequate level of data protection by the European Union. Even so, when we transfer data internationally, we want to ensure continued protection: - We rely on agreements that include Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for our service providers. These are legal clauses approved by the European Commission to legitimize data transfers from Europe to third countries. For instance, Google Analytics data transfer outside of Europe is governed by SCCs between Google and us (as part of Google’s Data Processing Amendment). - Some providers may also rely on international frameworks if available. For example, recently, a new EU-US data transfer framework was introduced (the Data Privacy Framework). If companies like Google or Microsoft get certified under that, it provides additional assurances for data moving to the US. We keep an eye on these developments. - Data Minimization: We try to limit what data is transferred. For example, we enable IP anonymization for Google Analytics, meaning your full IP isn’t stored by Google. We don’t collect highly sensitive info anyway. So the data that does travel is typically of low sensitivity (usage patterns, etc.). - User Control: Remember, you have control. If you’re uncomfortable with data potentially leaving your country, you can opt out of analytics cookies — then the only data going abroad would be the bare minimum (like your IP address hitting our server, which is inevitable for internet communication, and maybe being proxied through Cloudflare). We have to be honest that an IP address will often go to the U.S. because companies like Cloudflare route traffic globally. However, Cloudflare, for example, is subject to privacy obligations and security measures.

Retention & Deletion in Transfers: Data we collect via third parties is subject to their retention practices too. For instance, Google Analytics data is typically retained for a set period (we currently set it to 14 months, as mentioned before). After that, Google deletes it on a rolling basis. If you request us to delete your data (like a log or something linked to you, perhaps via an IP), and if we can identify it in third-party systems, we will also request those third parties to delete it where feasible. For example, we can delete Google Analytics Client IDs or reset data in certain cases.

Your Perspective: We understand that international data transfers might seem worrying due to differing laws (like surveillance concerns in the U.S.). We promise that we take these concerns seriously. We monitor guidance from authorities (like the EU’s recommendations on Google Analytics usage post-Schrems II, etc.). If needed, we will adapt our practices or even self-host solutions to keep data local, should legal environments demand it. At present, we believe our approach (using well-known, reputable services with safeguards) is appropriate and in line with global standards.

Data Retention – How Long We Keep Data

We don’t want to keep your personal data for any longer than necessary. Here’s a breakdown of how long different types of data are retained before being deleted or anonymized:

Once the retention period is over, we either delete the data or anonymize it (so it can no longer be linked to any individual). Deletion is often automated (like Google Analytics auto-deletion). For things like emails, deletion is manual or semi-automated (we might do periodic sweeps of old communications to clear them out).

If you request deletion of your data and we can identify it (for instance, you provide an IP and proof you accessed at a certain time, or you give us a cookie ID, etc.), we will delete that data from our systems and instruct third parties to do so as required. Some data, once aggregated, might not be feasible to delete without affecting integrity of stats (like if your visit is part of a total count that’s already summed up, we can’t subtract it easily); but in such cases, it’s not identifiable anyway.

Your Rights Regarding Your Data

Under the GDPR (and Andorra’s similar law), you have certain rights about your personal data. We extend these rights as applicable to all users, not just EU citizens, because we believe in treating everyone fairly. Here’s a summary in plain language:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. Please clearly explain what you want to do (e.g., “I want a copy of my data” or “Please delete all data you have on me”). We may need to verify your identity to ensure we don’t give your data to someone else or delete the wrong person’s info. If you’re contacting from an email that we have on file (like you emailed us before from that address), that helps establish identity. If we only have a cookie ID or IP address for you, we might ask for more info (like a specific cookie value or some proof you own that IP, which can be tricky). We’ll work with you to figure it out.

We aim to respond to requests within one month. If it’s a complex request or we have a lot of requests at once, we might need up to two additional months, but we’ll let you know if that’s the case. We don’t charge a fee for these requests in most circumstances. If, however, someone makes repetitive, unfounded, or excessive requests, the law allows us to either charge a reasonable fee or refuse — but we would explain why if that situation arose.

Lastly, if you believe we’ve not handled your data correctly or satisfied your rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. In Andorra, that’s the APDA (Andorran Data Protection Agency). In the EU, you can contact your local data protection authority. We sincerely hope that will never be necessary, and we welcome you to talk to us first so we can address any issues.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site and services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you are under 13, please do not use our Site or send any personal information to us (such as name, email, or phone number). If we discover that we have inadvertently gathered personal data from a child under 13, we will take immediate steps to delete such information from our records.

For teens between 13 and 16: If you are in a region (like some EU countries) where parental consent is required for us to lawfully collect your personal data, please ensure that your parent or guardian provides consent. Generally, our content is PG-13 (we discuss apps, some of which might be games or social media that have their own age ratings), but again, we do not have sections collecting data like registrations.

Parents or guardians: If you believe your child under 13 (or under 16, in jurisdictions with that threshold) has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected]. We will investigate and, if appropriate, remove the data and cease any related processing. We are committed to complying with youth privacy regulations such as COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act in the US) and relevant EU member state laws implementing GDPR’s Article 8.

It’s also worth mentioning: we label our Site’s AdSense settings as not directed to children. This means Google will treat our content as general audience and not serve any child-targeted behavioral ads. If a child still manages to access our Site, the data collected is minimal and handled as per this policy, but ideally, we want to prevent collecting at all by disallowing such use.

Security Measures

We understand that the security of your personal data is extremely important. We’ve put in place appropriate technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your data. These include:

It’s important to understand that while we strive to protect your information, no security measure is 100% foolproof. The internet by its nature has risks. However, we are constantly updating and refining our security practices to meet or exceed industry standards.

We also encourage you to play a role in protecting your information. For example, if you contact us via email, ensure you’re using a secure email provider and not sending highly sensitive data in plain text. Be aware of phishing: we will never ask you for passwords or payment information out of the blue. If something regarding our Site seems suspicious, reach out to us to confirm.

Third-Party Websites and Services

Our Site contains links to external websites, such as official app pages on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store, and possibly other tech-related resources. If you click these links, you will be directed away from our Site. Please note that we have no control over, and are not responsible for, the content or privacy practices of those external sites. Their privacy policies will govern any data they collect from you.

For example, if you click a link to go to the Google Play Store to install an app, Google’s Privacy Policy and terms of service apply there, not ours. The same goes for Apple’s App Store or any other third-party site.

We encourage you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit, especially before providing any personal information to them.

Additionally, our integration of third-party services means some data flows to those services. We’ve discussed Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, and ad networks at length. To recap: - Google Analytics uses data under Google’s privacy terms; however, they are restricted from using it beyond providing us the service (without your consent for other uses like ad personalization). - Microsoft Clarity likewise operates under Microsoft’s Privacy Policy. Clarity doesn’t collect personal data like names, but note that Microsoft might use some Clarity data to improve their services (they claim to mask and not use any sensitive info). - AdSense/Advertising partners: If an ad from, say, Google or another network appears on our Site, that ad might have trackers (like cookies or pixel tags) that allow the advertiser to know you saw or clicked the ad. This is essentially you interacting with a third-party service (the ad network) through our Site. Those interactions may result in data (e.g., the fact that a particular browser saw an ad at time X on our site) being recorded by that third party, subject to their policies and your consent choices.

Social Media: If we have social media buttons or embedded content (like a YouTube video or a Twitter feed) on our Site, those services might load their own cookies or otherwise collect data. For instance, playing an embedded YouTube video on our site will subject you to YouTube’s data collection (which could include tracking views, linking to your YouTube/Google account if logged in, etc.). We currently focus on app info and don’t typically embed social content, but it’s good to be aware of.

We want to underline that JR NETMEDIA is only responsible for the privacy and security of data we directly collect and control. Once data goes to a third party (because you clicked a link or loaded third-party content), it’s governed by that party’s rules. We do, however, choose reputable third parties and do configure things to minimize unnecessary data sharing (for example, not integrating unnecessary trackers, or using privacy-preserving modes where available).

If you find any link on our Site that you believe is inappropriate or leads to content with poor privacy practices, feel free to inform us. We appreciate feedback and want to ensure we’re only directing our users to reliable resources.

Compliance with Laws

We operate out of Andorra and aim to comply fully with both Andorran law and relevant international laws regarding data protection:

In summary, we design our privacy practices to be robust and universally respectful, so that no matter where you’re from, you benefit from a high standard of privacy protection.

If any new laws come into play or existing ones change, we will adapt accordingly. We keep ourselves informed about global privacy developments to ensure ongoing compliance.

Updates to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time, and we will always post the most current version on our Site. If a revision meaningfully reduces your rights or involves a significant change in how we handle personal data, we will take steps to let you know. This could be through a more prominent notice on our website (like a banner or pop-up), an email notification if we have your email (for example, if you have contacted us before), or any other appropriate method.

The “Last updated” date at the top will always indicate when the latest changes were made.

Some reasons we might update the policy include: - Changes in the services we use (for instance, if we switch analytics providers or add a new advertising partner). - Changes in what data we collect or how we process it (say, we launch a new feature that collects data). - Legal or regulatory changes that require us to update our commitments (if a new law requires a certain disclosure, for example). - Feedback from users or changes in industry best practices.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. If you continue to use Appcrazy after changes to the Privacy Policy have been posted, that will signify your acceptance of the updated terms (provided that, if required, we have obtained any new consents needed under applicable law).

For any substantial changes, in addition to posting a notice, we might also archive previous versions of this policy and make them available for review (so you can see what’s changed). If you have any questions about a change, you can always contact us for clarification.

How to Contact Us

Your opinions and feedback matter to us. If you: - Have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, - Need to exercise any of your rights concerning your personal data, - Have concerns about how we handle your data, or - Just want more information about our privacy practices,

feel free to reach out to us:

We will do our best to respond promptly and thoroughly. Typically, you can expect a response within a few business days. If your request is complex or we need to look into things (like pulling data together for an access request), it might take a bit longer, but we will acknowledge your request and keep you updated on the progress.

We appreciate the trust you place in us by using Appcrazy, and we are committed to honoring that trust by being transparent and responsive when it comes to your privacy.

Thank you for reading our Privacy Policy. Happy browsing!