Privacy Policy for Gostatus
This Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, disclosure, retention, and safeguarding of information by us in connection with your access to and use of our mobile applications and related services.
This Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, disclosure, retention, and safeguarding of information by us in connection with your access to and use of the Gostatus mobile application.
We are committed to protecting your privacy rights and maintaining transparency regarding our data processing practices. The collection of information is strictly limited to that which is reasonably necessary to render core application functionalities, ensure optimal performance, facilitate targeted advertising (where applicable), process transactions (where applicable), fulfill statutory obligations, and enhance the overall user experience.
Where mandated by applicable law, regulatory frameworks, or platform policies, we shall obtain your explicit permission or consent prior to the collection, processing, or dissemination of personal or sensitive data.
1. Interpretation and Definitions
1.1 Interpretation
Words with capitalized first letters have the meanings defined below. These definitions apply whether the words appear in singular or plural.
1.2 Definitions
- Application: means the Gostatus mobile application available on mobile distribution platforms.
- Service: means the Application and all features, tools, content, and utilities provided through the Application.
- Developer, Company, We, Us, or Our: means Gree Web Solutions, the publisher and developer of the Application.
- You or Your: means the individual downloading, installing, accessing, or using the Application.
- Account: means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.
- Personal Data: means information that identifies, relates to, describes, or can reasonably be linked directly or indirectly to an individual or device.
- Usage Data: means information collected automatically when using the Application, such as app interactions, crash logs, diagnostics, app version, device type, and performance telemetry.
- Device Information: means technical details regarding your device, including device model, operating system version, app binary version, language, country/region, network connection type, and device identifiers.
- Advertising Identifier: means a resettable hardware or software identifier (e.g. Google Advertising ID AAID, IDFA) used for advertising and attribution.
- Service Provider: means third-party entities processing data on our behalf, including analytics, advertising networks, crash reporting tools, notification servers, billing processors, and hosting infrastructure.
- Processing: means any operation or set of operations performed on data, including collection, recording, storage, retrieval, disclosure, restriction, deletion, or destruction.
- Consent: means your explicit, unambiguous, freely given permission where mandated by law or platform policy.
- Do Not Track (DNT): refers to web and mobile signals allowing users to express preferences regarding online cross-site tracking.
2. Data Collection and Usage Practices
The categories of data we process depend on the features you interact with, your active device settings, your explicit consent selections, and the build version installed on your device.
2.1 Personal Data You Provide
We collect Personal Data voluntarily submitted by you, including:
- Your email address when submitting customer support requests or feedback.
- Your name if voluntarily included in bug reports or inquiries.
- Information contained within support messages, communications, or inquiries.
- Account profile information (if an account feature is enabled in the app).
- Purchase or subscription verification receipt metadata.
Note: We do NOT directly collect, receive, or store credit card numbers, debit card details, bank account passwords, or financial credentials. All payments are securely handled by Google Play Billing.
2.2 Usage Data & Device Information
When operating the Application, Usage Data and Device Information may be processed automatically, including app version, device model, OS build number, system locale, crash telemetry, diagnostic logs, ad interaction counters, and IP address for standard internet communication.
Standard App Permissions
Depending on features used, the app may request standard system permissions:
To enable specialized Caller ID and communication management features, the app may request sensitive runtime Android permissions:
- Call Log (
READ_CALL_LOG): Allows the app to access call history to identify incoming callers and display caller details. - Contacts (
READ_CONTACTS): Allows matching incoming phone numbers against device contacts to present caller labels. - Outgoing Calls (
PROCESS_OUTGOING_CALLS): Supports Caller ID overlays during active calls.
Call logs and contact details accessed via these permissions are used strictly to deliver caller ID features, are NEVER uploaded to cloud servers, NEVER sold to third parties, and NEVER shared for marketing or analytics.
2.3 Analytics Services Accordions
We engage trusted third-party analytics providers to evaluate application reliability, usage patterns, and crash diagnostics:
2.4 Communication & Push Notification Providers
3. Why We Collect Data
The processing of Personal Data and Usage Data is strictly limited to the following operational, legal, and commercial purposes:
4. Your Privacy Controls
You retain total control over your data. Depending on your operating system (Android or iOS), you may exercise your choices as follows:
- Device Permissions: Manage or revoke runtime permissions anytime under Settings > Apps > Permission Manager.
- Push Notifications: Enable or disable push messages in device app notification settings.
- Advertising Identifier: Reset or delete your device Advertising ID under Settings > Privacy > Ads.
- Clear App Cache: Wipe stored local preferences by clearing data under device storage settings.
- Direct Data Request: Contact us at info@greewebsolutions.com (or rinkal.magicking.games@gmail.com) to request data deletion.
6. Legal Bases for Processing for EEA, UK, and Swiss Users
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom (UK), and Switzerland, data processing is grounded in Article 6 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
Where you provide explicit permission for personalized ads, location access, or notification delivery.
Necessary to fulfill core application services and feature delivery.
For security maintenance, crash diagnostics, analytics, and fraud detection.
To comply with legal, tax, accounting, or statutory requirements.
7. EEA, UK, and Swiss Privacy Rights
Under European data protection frameworks, you maintain the right to access, rectify, erase (right to be forgotten), restrict processing, object to processing, request data portability, or submit complaints to your local Data Protection Authority.
To exercise these rights, submit your written request to: info@greewebsolutions.com
8. U.S. Privacy Disclosures (California CCPA/CPRA & State Laws)
California residents and U.S. consumers are entitled to specific disclosures regarding categories of personal information collected, sources, and opt-out rights ("Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information").
Categories Collected:
- Identifiers (IP address, device ID, Advertising ID, email address).
- Internet & electronic network activity (app telemetry, ad interactions).
- Commercial information (purchase verification status).
9. In-App Purchases & Billing Verification
The App may offer digital subscriptions or one-time purchases processed exclusively via Google Play Billing. When an in-app transaction occurs, our backend verifies the purchase token using SHA-256 encrypted device hashes and receipt metadata.
10. Advertising Services & Network Partners
To support free feature development, our application displays advertisements provided by verified advertising networks. These partners may process resettable Advertising Identifiers, IP addresses, and session telemetry:
11. U.S. State Privacy Rights
Residents of Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), Utah (UCPA), and other states have the right to know, access, correct, delete, and opt-out of targeted advertising without discrimination.
12. South Korea Privacy Rights (PIPA)
Users in South Korea may exercise data rights under the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), including requesting processing suspension, consent withdrawal, or deletion of collected details.
13. Children’s Privacy
The Application is designed for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13 (or local legal minimum age). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe your child has submitted data, contact us immediately for deletion.
14. Links to Other Websites
Our Service may contain links to external websites or third-party SDK privacy pages. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this page or displaying an in-app update prompt.
16. Contact Us
Developer Contact & Support Channels
For questions, data deletion requests, or privacy concerns, contact our legal compliance team: