Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Havacılık Kısaltmaları ("Application", "we", "our", or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and otherwise handle your information when you use our mobile application and related services.

2. Information We Collect

Our Application is designed to provide aviation abbreviations and their meanings with minimal data collection. The information we collect includes:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, mobile network information
• Usage Information: App usage patterns, features accessed, search queries (not stored), error logs
• Location Information: Approximate location data (for ad targeting purposes only)
• No Personal Information: We do not require or collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other personally identifiable information

3. Third-Party Services

Google Mobile Ads

Our Application uses Google Mobile Ads (AdMob) to display advertisements. Google may collect and use data about your interaction with ads and app usage. This data is governed by Google's Privacy Policy. For more information, please visit:

• Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Google's use of data: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
• Opting out of personalized ads: You can opt out of personalized ads through your device settings

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve our Application functionality
• To display relevant and personalized advertisements
• To analyze user engagement and application performance
• To diagnose and fix technical issues and bugs
• To comply with legal obligations

5. Data Storage and Security

Our Application uses encrypted storage for sensitive data. All data transmission is protected through standard encryption protocols (HTTPS/TLS). While we implement reasonable security measures, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Users acknowledge and accept this inherent risk.

6. Data Retention

We retain collected data only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Usage analytics may be retained for up to 12 months. You can request deletion of your data at any time.

7. User Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your information:

• Right to Access: You can request access to the data we hold about you
• Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your data
• Right to Opt-Out: You can opt-out of data collection through your device settings
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent for data processing at any time

8. Children's Privacy

Our Application is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information promptly.

9. Device Permissions

Our Application may request certain permissions from your device:

• Location Permission: Used for ad personalization (optional)
• Storage Permission: Used for caching application data

You can manage these permissions through your device settings at any time.

10. Cookies and Tracking

Our Application does not directly use cookies, but third-party ad services may use tracking technologies. You can disable tracking through your device settings or opt out of personalized ads.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date above. Your continued use of the Application constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Compliance

This Application strives to comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations including:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - EU
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - California
• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) - USA
• Local and national privacy laws

13. Third-Party Links

Our Application may contain links to third-party websites and services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party services, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services before providing them with your information.

14. Acknowledgment

By using the Application, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our privacy practices, please do not use the Application.