Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 7, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how HairApp (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and shares information when you use our mobile application (“App”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the Google Play Developer Program Policies, Google AdMob policies, GDPR, and applicable U.S. privacy laws.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information collected automatically

When you use the App, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:

Device model and device brand
Operating system and version
Language and country
IP address
App version
Crash logs and diagnostics
Network type
Interaction events
Advertising ID (Android Advertising ID / AAID)

This information is used to operate, improve, and secure the App.

1.2 Photos and Media (User Provided Content)

The App may request permission to access your photo album or camera only to provide hairstyle simulation features. Your photos are processed only for app functionality and are not sold or shared for independent marketing purposes. ---

2. Advertising and Analytics

2.1 Google AdMob

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements in the App. AdMob may collect and use:

Advertising Identifier (AAID)
IP Address
Approximate Location
Device information
App usage data

AdMob may use this information to provide **personalized ads** or **non-personalized ads** depending on your consent status and region. Google’s privacy practices: https://policies.google.com/privacy How Google uses partner data: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites ---

2.2 Google Analytics / Firebase

We use Google Firebase Analytics to understand how users interact with our App, improve performance, and fix errors. Firebase may collect:

Usage statistics
Session duration
Device data
Crash information

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3. EU Users (GDPR) — Consent via Google UMP

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland: • We request your consent before collecting or using personal data for personalized advertising. • We use Google’s User Messaging Platform (UMP) consent framework. You can:

Accept personalized ads
Choose non-personalized ads
Withdraw consent anytime

You may change your consent choices at any time inside the App settings. Legal basis under GDPR:

Consent (Article 6(1)(a))
Legitimate interest for basic app operation (Article 6(1)(f))

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4. United States Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA / State Laws)

If you are a resident of California, Colorado, Virginia, Connecticut, or Utah: You have the right to:

Know what personal information we collect
Request deletion of your data
Opt-out of sale or sharing of personal data
Limit use of sensitive personal information

We do NOT sell personal information in the traditional sense. However, advertising services may be considered “sharing” under California law. You may opt-out of personalized advertising by: • Using the in-app privacy settings • Resetting your Advertising ID in Android settings ---

5. Children's Privacy

The App is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in certain regions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact us and we will delete it. ---

6. Data Retention

We retain collected data only as long as necessary to:

Provide app services
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Prevent fraud and abuse

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7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. ---

8. Third-Party Services

The App uses the following third-party SDKs:

Google AdMob (Advertising)
Google Firebase Analytics (Analytics & Crash Reporting)
Google Cloud Services (Hosting/Processing)

These providers may process data on our behalf. ---

9. Your Choices

You can control data collection by:

Revoking permissions in Android settings
Resetting Advertising ID
Disabling personalized ads
Uninstalling the App

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10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will update the “Last updated” date accordingly. ---

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or privacy requests, contact: Email: wzeqiu@163.com We will respond within a reasonable timeframe according to applicable laws. ---

12. Data Controller Information

HairApp is operated by the developer (Data Controller). The Data Controller is responsible for processing your personal data described in this Privacy Policy in accordance with applicable privacy regulations including the GDPR and U.S. state privacy laws. Contact: Email: wzeqiu@163.com ---

13. Purpose of Data Processing

We process collected information for the following purposes: • Provide and maintain app functionality • Perform hairstyle simulation features • Display advertisements via Google AdMob • Measure ad performance and prevent invalid traffic • Analyze app usage and improve stability • Detect fraud, abuse, and security incidents • Comply with legal obligations ---

14. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data under the following legal bases: • Consent — Personalized advertising and advertising identifiers • Legitimate Interest — App analytics, crash reporting, fraud prevention, and service security • Legal Obligation — Compliance with applicable laws ---

15. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored on servers located outside your country, including the United States and the European Union, where our service providers (such as Google AdMob and Firebase) operate. We rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) provided by Google to ensure lawful data transfers. ---

16. Data Deletion Requests

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time. To request deletion: 1. Send an email to wzeqiu@163.com 2. Include your device model and approximate usage date 3. We will process your request within 30 days Certain data may be retained if required for legal or fraud-prevention purposes.