Privacy Policy

Guido Marc Schumacher, operating as YOY Utility Studio ("we", "our", or "us"), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and shared when you use the mobile application Find My Phone By Sound (the "App").

By installing and using our App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

To provide, maintain, and improve our services, we may collect certain information automatically or voluntarily when you use the App.

A. Device Information (Collected Automatically)

To ensure the App runs smoothly and to troubleshoot technical issues, we may collect:

• Device model, hardware specifications, and operating system version.
• Unique device identifiers (e.g., IDFA, GAID).
• Language, time zone, and regional settings.
• App version and package name.
• Network status and connection information (e.g., Wi-Fi or cellular network).

B. App Usage Information (Collected Automatically)

We monitor how users interact with the App to optimize performance and user experience. This includes:

• Features accessed and frequency of use.
• Session duration and activity logs.
• In-app event tracking and user flow.
• Crash reports, system diagnostics, and performance-related data.

C. Information You Provide Voluntarily

The basic functions of the App do not require you to register or provide any personally identifiable information (PII). However, we may save:

• Your custom in-app settings, configurations, and preferences.
• Any feedback or communication you send to us directly.

2. Device Permissions

To deliver its core features, the App may request access to specific device permissions. You can manage or revoke these permissions at any time through your device settings.

• Microphone / Audio Access: Required for the sound detection features (e.g., detecting claps or whistles to locate your phone). Note: Audio is processed locally on your device in real-time and is never uploaded to our servers.
• Notifications: Required to send alerts, reminders, and sound-trigger notifications.
• Location Services: If enabled, used solely to provide relevant location-based features (if applicable) and to deliver localized, high-quality ad experiences.

3. Advertising

We support our free services by displaying third-party advertisements within the App. Our advertising partners may collect and process certain non-sensitive data to deliver relevant ads.

Information collected by ad partners may include:

• Device model, OS version, and network connection type.
• Mobile advertising identifiers (e.g., Google AD-ID or Apple IDFA).
• Approximate (coarse) location data.
• Ad interaction data (e.g., ads viewed, clicked, or converted).

Our main advertising partners include:

• Google AdMob: Google Privacy & Terms
• AppLovin: AppLovin Privacy Policy

How to opt-out of personalized ads:

You can limit personalized advertising or reset your advertising identifier via your device settings:

• Android: Go to Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization.
• iOS: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking and disable permission for the App.

4. Analytics Services

We utilize third-party analytics tools to better understand user behavior, diagnose app crashes, and improve overall stability. This data is collected in an anonymous, aggregated form and cannot be used to identify you personally.

These services may collect information regarding app crashes, session statistics, and feature utilization.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and optimize the App’s functionality.
• To troubleshoot technical errors, bugs, and crashes.
• To monitor and analyze user behavior trends to improve future updates.
• To prevent fraudulent activity, security threats, or terms violations.
• To serve relevant, non-intrusive advertisements.
• To respond to your support requests or inquiries.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We only share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We share data with trusted third-party partners (such as advertising networks and analytics providers) who assist us in operating the App. These partners are legally bound to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required to do so by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect the safety, rights, and security of our users and the public.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, please be aware that no transmission method over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

The App is not designed or intended for use by children under the age of 13 (or the legal age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has shared information with us, please contact us.

9. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR / CCPA)

Depending on your jurisdiction (such as the European Economic Area or California), you may have certain rights regarding your data, including:

• The right to access the data we hold about you.
• The right to request the deletion of your data.
• The right to restrict or object to certain data processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those third parties. We encourage you to read their respective privacy policies before interacting with them.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be updated on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the App after updates are published constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, feedback, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please feel free to reach out to us:

• Developer: Guido Marc Schumacher (YOY Utility Studio)
• Email: [email protected]