Privacy Policy for Xitsonga Proverbs App

Last Updated: June 12, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Mosaic Bytes ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses information when you use our Xitsonga Proverbs mobile application (the "App").

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

We do not directly collect personal information such as your name, email address, or phone number unless you voluntarily provide it to us (e.g., through customer support inquiries).

b. Usage Data

The App may collect non-personal information about how you interact with it, including:

• Language preferences
• Favorite proverbs (stored locally on your device)
• Category selections
• Search queries

c. Device Information

We may collect generic device information such as:

• Device type (phone, tablet)
• Operating system version
• App usage statistics

2. Advertising

The App uses Google Mobile Ads to display advertisements. Google may collect and use data about your device and interests to serve relevant ads. This may include:

• Device identifiers
• IP address
• Non-personal demographic information

You can learn more about Google's privacy practices for ads at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

You can opt out of personalized advertising by adjusting your device settings.

3. Data Storage

a. Local Storage

The App stores your preferences and favorites locally on your device using:

• Shared Preferences (for favorite proverbs)
• Local device storage

b. Cloud Storage

We do not currently store your personal data on our servers. All data remains on your device unless you choose to share it.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. Limited data may be shared with:

• Advertising partners (as described above)
• Service providers who help maintain our App (in anonymized form)
• When required by law or to protect our rights

5. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, but no method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Choices

You can:

• Adjust your device settings to limit ad tracking
• Clear app data through your device settings
• Choose not to save favorites (though this will disable the feature)

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

8. Contact Us

9. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by the laws of South Africa, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.