Privacy Policy – Yabaleli App

1. Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process your information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Performance of a Contract: To provide you with the App's services, features, and prizes.
• Consent: When you provide explicit permission (e.g., for precise geolocation or marketing communications).
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, ensure data security, and prevent fraud.
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations (including the Israeli Privacy Protection Law, 1981, and global standards).

2. Information We Collect

2.1. Information You Provide Directly:

• Account Data: Username/Nickname and Profile Picture (if uploaded). To participate in contests and win prizes, you must register using an email address or a social media account and create a password.
• Communication Data: Correspondence, including emails and phone numbers used to interact with our customer service, which we may maintain in our records.
• Archived Information: If you update any of your information, we may keep a copy of the information that you originally provided to us in our archives for the purposes documented in this Policy.

2.2. Information Collected Automatically:

We collect and analyze information from the mobile devices (iOS/Android) used to access the App:

• Usage and Analytics Data: Aggregated technical information (browser type, operating system, language preferences, access time, and duration).
• Device Identifiers: IP addresses, geolocation information, unique device identifiers (e.g., MAC address, UUID, IMEI).
• Location Data: We collect general geolocation information (e.g., via IP address). We may collect precise geographic location only upon your explicit opt-in consent.
• Gameplay Data: Your answers, scores, usage patterns, and interactions. The data you input (answers, scores, etc.) is not used to train our underlying AI models.

3. Children's Privacy

The App is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13 without appropriate parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information immediately.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

• Local Storage: The App uses cookies (or equivalent local storage technologies) for regular operation, statistical analysis, detail verification, and security purposes. Blocking cookies may affect your user experience.
• Mobile Tracking (iOS): We comply with the App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework and will explicitly ask for your consent to track your activity across other companies' apps and websites.
• Mobile Tracking (Android): You may limit ad tracking through your device settings.

5. How We Use Your Data

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Providing a personalized user experience.
• Improving and enriching the services and content offered by the App.
• Resolving disputes or addressing technical issues.
• Direct Communication: You hereby authorize the Company to contact you via phone, SMS, WhatsApp, or any other means you provided, as permitted by applicable regulations.
• Advertising: Serving relevant advertisements within the service.

6. Sharing Information with Third Parties

We do not sell your personal information. We share data with trusted third-party service providers to facilitate the App's operation:

• Analytics Providers: Third-party tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Firebase) to understand user behavior.
• Advertising Partners: Networks (e.g., AdMob) to serve relevant ads. These partners may collect data directly from your device subject to their own policies.
• Hosting & Infrastructure: Global cloud service providers that host our servers and databases.
• Authentication Services: Third-party services for social login (e.g., Google Sign-In, Apple ID).

All third parties are contractually obligated to maintain data confidentiality and are prohibited from using your data for their own independent purposes.

7. International Data Transfers

The App serves a global audience and your information is stored on global servers. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. We take all necessary measures to ensure your data remains protected according to this Policy.

8. Data Security

The Company implements robust technological and organizational measures to secure your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. By using the App, you acknowledge and accept the inherent risks of unauthorized access.

9. Your Rights and Data Retention

• Access and Rectification: You have the right to review the information collected about you and request corrections if the data is inaccurate.
• Data Deletion: You may request the deletion of your data. Please note that deletion may prevent you from using the App.
• In-App Deletion Mechanism: We provide an easily accessible, in-app mechanism for users to request the permanent deletion of their account and all associated data.
• Data Portability: You may request to receive a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Data Retention: We retain your information as long as your account is active. We may store data for up to 24 months after account closure for legal, regulatory, and audit purposes.

10. Direct Marketing

We may use your contact information to send you marketing materials. You may opt-out of these communications at any time by using the “unsubscribe” link in our messages or by contacting our support.

11. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Policy at any time. We will post the updated version within the App and on our website.

12. Contact Us

For any questions regarding this Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact our legal department at:

legal@yabaleli.com