Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

1. Introduction

Flashlight ("the App") is developed and operated by Scratterz ("we", "us", "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our App.

This policy applies globally and is designed to comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD), and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Data stored locally on your device

The following data is processed and stored exclusively on your device. We never have access to it:

• App settings — brightness, shake sensitivity, timer preferences, display light colors
• User preferences — theme, auto-start behavior, background mode settings
• Saved colors — custom display light color selections

2.2 Data collected by third-party services

The App uses the following third-party services that may collect data as described below:

Service	Data Collected	Purpose
Google AdMob	IP address, device identifiers, ad interaction data, diagnostic information	Displaying advertisements
Google UMP SDK	Consent preferences	GDPR/CCPA consent management
Google Play Billing	Purchase transaction data	Processing ad-free upgrade purchases

3. Data We Do NOT Collect

We want to be transparent about what we do not do:

• We do not collect your name, email, phone number, or any personal identifiers
• We do not access your location, contacts, photos, or other media
• We do not operate our own servers or databases for user data
• We do not sell personal data to anyone
• We do not use any analytics or tracking SDKs beyond AdMob

4. App Permissions

The App requests only the permissions it needs:

Permission	Required	Purpose
Camera	Yes	Required to control the LED flashlight. The camera is used solely to access the flash hardware — no images or video are captured.
Internet	No	Required only for ads and in-app purchases. All core flashlight features work fully offline.
Vibration	No	Optional haptic feedback when toggling the flashlight. Can be disabled in settings.
AD_ID	No	Advertising identifier used by AdMob. Not collected if you purchase the ad-free upgrade.

5. Advertising

The App displays ads through Google AdMob to fund ongoing development and keep the App free. AdMob may collect and process certain data including device identifiers, IP address, and interaction data to show relevant advertisements.

• EU/EEA (GDPR): Personalized ads are only shown with your explicit consent, collected via the Google UMP consent dialog.
• California (CCPA): You have the right to opt out of the sale of personal information.
• Brazil (LGPD): Data processing for advertising is based on legitimate interest or consent.
• Other regions: Applicable local data protection laws are respected.

You can manage your ad privacy preferences at any time via Settings → Remove Ads → Manage Ad Preferences within the App.

For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy. policies.google.com/privacy

6. Data Security

Your local app data is stored in the App's private storage on your device, accessible only by the App itself. All data transmitted to third-party services (AdMob) is encrypted in transit using TLS (Transport Layer Security).

We recommend enabling a device lock (PIN, fingerprint, or face recognition) for additional protection of your data.

7. Data Retention & Deletion

Local data: You can reset all app settings or delete all app data at any time within your device settings. Uninstalling the App automatically removes all locally stored data.

AdMob data: If you withdraw consent via the UMP consent dialog, identifier data is no longer transmitted with ad requests. You can also manage data associated with your Google account at myaccount.google.com. myaccount.google.com

8. Your Rights

Regardless of your location, you have the following rights regarding your data:

• Right to access: All your data is accessible directly on your device (settings, preferences).
• Right to deletion: Clear all app data at any time via your device settings or by uninstalling the App.
• Right to data portability: App settings are stored locally and can be reset at any time.
• Right to object: Manage ad consent preferences at any time within the App.
• Right to withdraw consent: Revoke ad personalization consent via Settings → Remove Ads → Manage Ad Preferences.

9. Children's Privacy

The App is designed for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. Since all user-generated data is stored locally and no personal information is collected by us, the App is safe for users of all ages. The App does not target children as its primary audience.

10. Third-Party Links

The App may open external links (e.g., the Google Play Store for ratings or the ad-free upgrade). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the App or applicable laws. Significant changes will be communicated through an in-app notification. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates the most recent revision.