Privacy Policy for Xitsonga Proverbs App

Last Updated: April 25, 2026

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

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

We do not collect personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, phone number, or physical address.

However, you may voluntarily contact us via email for support, in which case we may receive the information you choose to provide.

b. Usage Data

The App may collect anonymous usage information to improve functionality and user experience. This may include:

• App interactions (such as screen views and feature usage)
• Search queries within the App
• Language preferences
• Favorite proverbs stored locally on your device

c. Device and Technical Information

We and our third-party service providers may collect limited device and technical information, such as:

• Device type and model
• Operating system version
• Device or advertising identifiers
• App performance and diagnostic data
• Crash logs and error reports

2. Third-Party Services

The App uses third-party services that may collect information used to identify you or your device:

a. Google AdMob

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect and use data such as device identifiers, IP address, and ad interaction data to serve personalized or non-personalized ads.

Learn more: Google Ads Privacy Policy

b. Firebase Analytics

We use Firebase Analytics to understand how users interact with the App. This includes anonymous usage data such as app usage patterns, feature interactions, and performance metrics.

c. Firebase Crash Reporting / Diagnostics

The App may collect crash reports and diagnostic data to help us identify and fix errors and improve app stability.

3. Data Storage

a. Local Storage

Certain data, such as favorite proverbs and preferences, is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

b. Cloud and Third-Party Processing

Some anonymous usage, advertising, and diagnostic data may be processed by third-party services such as Google Firebase and Google AdMob.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell personal information.

However, limited data may be shared with third-party service providers for the following purposes:

• Advertising delivery and measurement
• Analytics and app performance monitoring
• Crash reporting and diagnostics
• Fraud prevention and security

5. Data Retention

We do not store personal user data on our servers. Data collected by third-party services is retained according to their respective privacy policies.

6. Your Choices

You can:

• Disable personalized ads in your device settings
• Clear app data through your device settings
• Uninstall the App at any time to stop all local data storage

7. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information, but no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure.

8. Children's Privacy

This App is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date above.

10. Contact Us

11. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of South Africa.