This privacy policy document is to provide information on what, how, and why personal data or information is collected, used, and disclosed, when this software is utilized, and the choices you have associated with that data. The objective of this policy document is to provide an open environment between developer and users of this software by openly stating what information the developer collects or not. By utilizing this software, it means you accept all the terms and conditions of the developer peculiar to only Blink Comparison software. This Policy applies to this software only, and the developer would not be held responsible for the content or privacy practices on any third party app not operated by the developer to which this software links or that links to this software, therefore it is advisable to read up the privacy policies of third party services that may be linked to this software.
For better and enhanced utilization of Blink Comparison, the software is designed to request the provision of certain personally identifiable information. This permission needs to be enabled for the software to work properly on the device on which the software's services are intended.
The permission is;
-
Camera
With the camera permission enabled, the app can;
- take photo to add as reference image as well as for comparison
Blink Comparison has some other capabilities, which are functions the software can remotely effect on its own. They include;
- Run foreground services: Allows the app to save reference images in the background.
The information that may be collected with these permissions are stored locally on the device and the developer has no access to that information. These permissions can be revoked when they are not needed, this is privy to only devices running Android 6.0 upward.
The developer doesn't collect personally identifiable data. Only except when you send crash logs.
The developer doesn't collect usage data.
The developer distributes this software via google play store where download counts are maintained. But, the developer has no knowledge or way to acquire knowledge about a user that has installed or is using this software.
The application allows you to send logs to the developer to help with the diagnosis of sync problems and bugs. The logs contain no personal or identifying information, however, your identity may be revealed through your email address. The developer guarantees that no part of the logs nor the email address of the sender nor any other information about the sender will be shared with a 3rd party, and the email and the logs will be deleted by the developer as soon as they are not needed anymore.
Blink Comparison is a project under active development and the developer needs to get information when it doesn't work, to make it work. If you encounter any error while using the software, please open an issue on GitHub and it will be fixed. In a case where the app crashes, try to include logcats in your reports, when possible.
Blink Comparison depends on the services of third-party libraries to facilitate its utilization, and to perform service-related services, or, to assist in analyzing how the services of the software are used. These third parties don't have access to your Personal Data but are used only to perform some tasks on the developer's behalf.
With these third-party libraries contained in the software, your information, including personal data, may be transferred to computers located outside of your state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ than those from your jurisdiction. Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.
Blink Comparison contains links to other services that are not directly operated by the developer. If you click on a third party library webpage or license URL, you will be directed to that third party's site. The developer has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.
This software is intended for general use and has no restrictions on utilization by children except otherwise stated in a law governing that locale.
Some data, such as reference images, are stored in encrypted form. The security of your data is important, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure therefore the developer doesn't guarantee its absolute security.
The developer may update this policy as there will be further development of the software and these developments may not be consistent with this current policy. It is advisable to check this policy occasionally for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are made on this document.
Blink Comparison is developed in good faith and for general use. The developer will not be held accountable for how you decide to use this software and will not be liable for any losses and/or damages in connection with the use of the software.
Contributions to this project are welcomed. Contributions, suggestions or bug reports and fixes can be made by opening an issue or creating pull requests. Read our contributor's guidelines here to get started. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or any other issue relating to the Blink Comparison project, please contact us here by opening an issue.