This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you use the Write an Obituary app.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us when using the app, such as obituary content, names, dates of birth and death, and account details.
2. How We Use Information
We use the collected information to provide the services of the App, personalize your experience, improve functionality, and communicate with you about updates or other relevant information.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not share your personal information with third parties except in the following cases:
- With your consent.
- To comply with legal obligations.
- With service providers who assist us in operating the App and who are bound by confidentiality agreements.
- In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets.
- Consumption Data with Apple: By using our app and making in-app purchases, you consent to our sharing of data regarding your usage and consumption of purchased content with Apple, as part of our efforts to resolve refund requests. This information may include details about how you have accessed and interacted with the purchased content (such as viewing, downloading, or sharing full obituary content), cumulative counts of content access (total views, downloads, shares), number of obituaries created, app session count, total app usage time (play time), timestamps of first and last content access, and purchase history. The purpose of sharing this data is to help Apple make an informed decision regarding refund requests. We ensure that such data sharing is done in compliance with Apple's policies and only as necessary to process your requests.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information.
4. Data Storage, Security, and Retention
We take reasonable steps to protect your information using industry-standard security measures. Your data is stored securely and retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
5. User Rights and Choices
You have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@writeanobituary.app.
6. Minors’ Privacy
Our app does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will delete such information promptly.
7. Third-Party Links
Our app may include links to third-party websites or services that are not governed by this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services before providing them with personal information.
8. Use of Google AdMob
Our App may use Google AdMob for serving ads. Google AdMob may use your information to improve advertising, which can include device identifiers, location, and demographic information.
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to our website or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by visiting www.aboutads.info.
By using our App, you consent to the data collection and use practices of Google AdMob. For more information on how Google uses data, please review Google’s Privacy & Terms.
9. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
Where the GDPR applies, we process personal data under these legal bases: performance of a contract (to provide the App), legitimate interests (to secure and improve the App), consent (for certain optional operations), and compliance with legal obligations.
10. International Data Transfers
We may process and store information in the United States and other countries. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect your data during transfers.
11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies, SDKs, and similar technologies to operate the App, keep you signed in, and measure performance. You can manage cookies via your device or browser settings; some features may not function if certain cookies are disabled.
12. AI Processing Transparency
To generate writing suggestions, certain prompts and context may be sent to AI service providers. We take steps to minimize personal data in prompts. Do not include highly sensitive information in free‑text fields. Content generated by AI may require review for accuracy and appropriateness.
13. California Privacy (CCPA/CPRA)
We do not “sell” or “share” personal information as defined by California law. California residents can exercise applicable rights (including access and deletion) by emailing support@writeanobituary.app.
14. Security Incidents
We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. In the unlikely event of a security incident affecting your information, we will notify you in accordance with applicable laws.
15. Consent
By using our App, you consent to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not access or use our App.
16. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Please review this Privacy Policy periodically for updates.
17. Contact Us
If you have questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, contact us at support@writeanobituary.app.