Privacy Policy

01Introduction & Scope

This policy applies to all visitors, users, and registered developers who access or use Aibuildy and its associated services. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please refrain from using our services.

We have designed this policy to comply with major privacy regulations including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and Google's publisher and advertising policies.

02Information We Collect

We collect different types of information to provide and improve our services. The categories of data we collect include:

Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: Name, email address, username, and password when you register as a developer or user.
• Developer Profile: Profile picture, biography, social links, and any additional details you choose to share.
• Application Submissions: App files (APK or similar), descriptions, screenshots, icons, metadata, and category information submitted for review.
• Communications: Messages, support requests, feedback, and correspondence you send to us.

Information Collected Automatically

• Device & Browser Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, screen resolution, language, and device identifiers.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, referring URLs, and interaction with applications on the platform.
• Log Data: Server logs containing standard technical information such as timestamps and request status codes.
• Location Data: Approximate geographic location derived from your IP address (country or region level).

Information from Third Parties

When you sign in using third-party authentication services (such as Google sign-in), we may receive basic profile information shared by that provider according to your privacy settings.

03How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following legitimate purposes:

• To create and manage user and developer accounts on Aibuildy.
• To review, approve, publish, and moderate applications submitted to our platform.
• To operate, maintain, and improve the functionality and user experience of our website.
• To communicate with you about account activity, submissions, updates, and important service announcements.
• To respond to inquiries, provide customer support, and resolve technical issues.
• To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity.
• To analyze usage patterns and improve our content, features, and services.
• To display personalized advertisements and measure ad performance through our partners.
• To comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms, and protect our rights.

04Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Aibuildy uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and deliver relevant advertisements.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for core website functionality such as logging in, session management, and security.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings such as language, theme (dark/light mode), and display preferences.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it over time.
• Advertising Cookies: Used by our ad partners to show relevant ads based on your browsing behavior across websites.

05Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising

Aibuildy uses Google AdSense and may use other third-party advertising networks to display advertisements. These services help support our platform and allow us to continue offering free services to developers and users.

How Google AdSense Works on Our Site

• Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on Aibuildy.
• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to our website and other sites on the Internet.
• Third-party vendors and ad networks may also use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website.
• Ads may be targeted based on factors such as approximate location, interests, and device type.

Managing Ad Preferences

You have control over how personalized ads are shown to you:

• You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• You can opt out of some third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
• For users in the European Economic Area, additional controls are available at youronlinechoices.eu.

06Third-Party Services & Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share specific information with trusted third parties in the following situations:

Service Providers

We work with reputable third-party companies that help us operate our website, including:

• Hosting & Infrastructure: Cloud providers that host our servers and store application data.
• Analytics: Services such as Google Analytics to help us understand site usage.
• Advertising Networks: Google AdSense and other ad partners that serve advertisements on our site.
• Email Services: Providers that deliver transactional and notification emails.
• Security & Anti-Malware: Scanning services that help us detect malicious applications.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, court order, or government request, or when necessary to protect our rights, property, safety, or the rights of our users.

Business Transfers

If Aibuildy is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

07Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect it, including:

• Encrypted connections (HTTPS/SSL) for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers.
• Secure password storage using industry-standard hashing algorithms.
• Restricted access to personal data, limited to authorized personnel only.
• Regular security reviews of our systems and infrastructure.
• Automatic scanning of uploaded applications for malware and malicious code.

08Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:

• Account Data: Retained as long as your account remains active. You may request deletion at any time.
• Application Submissions: Kept for as long as the application remains published, plus a reasonable archive period after removal.
• Log & Analytics Data: Typically retained for up to 24 months for security and analytics purposes.
• Communications: Stored as needed to maintain records of support and correspondence.

09Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable, machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or other purposes.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this policy. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

10Children's Privacy

Aibuildy is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age required by your country's laws, such as 16 in some parts of the European Union). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action to remove such data from our systems.

11International Data Transfers

Aibuildy operates globally, and your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, where data protection laws may differ. When we transfer data internationally, we take appropriate measures to ensure that your information receives an adequate level of protection in accordance with applicable law.

12Links to External Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including those of developers whose applications are hosted on our platform. This privacy policy does not apply to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

13Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, provide a more prominent notice.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of Aibuildy after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

14Consent

By using Aibuildy, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this privacy policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please discontinue using our website.

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