Privacy Policy for Kids Guard - Parental Control

Effective Date: January 3, 2026 · Last Updated: January 3, 2026

Introduction

This privacy policy applies to the Kids Guard - Parental Control mobile application (“App”) for Android devices. This policy describes how we handle information in connection with the App.

Developer Information

  • App Name: Kids Guard - Parental Control
  • Developer: Cristobal Buenrostro Lopez
  • App Package: com.kidsguard

Information We Collect

Information Stored Locally

The App stores the following information locally on your device only:

  • Parent PIN: A PIN code you create to protect parent settings
  • Volume Settings: Your configured volume level and lock status
  • Brightness Settings: Your configured brightness level and lock status
  • Ad Display Timestamps: When ads were last shown (for frequency control)

Important: All this information is stored locally on your device using Android's secure storage. We do not transmit this data to any servers or third parties.

Information We Do NOT Collect

We do NOT collect, store, or transmit:

  • Personal information (name, email, phone number, address)
  • Device identifiers (beyond what AdMob collects - see below)
  • Location data
  • Photos, contacts, or other personal files
  • Usage analytics or behavioral data
  • Any data from your device outside the app

Third-Party Services

Google AdMob

The App uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect certain information to serve personalized ads:

  • Device Information: Device model, operating system version
  • Advertising ID: Google Advertising ID for ad personalization
  • Usage Data: Ad interaction data

AdMob's data collection is governed by Google's Privacy Policy:

Ad Settings: You can opt out of personalized ads by visiting:
Android Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization

No Other Third-Party Services

The App does not use any other third-party services, analytics, crash reporting, or data collection tools.

How We Use Information

The information stored locally on your device is used solely for:

  1. App Functionality:
    • Verifying parent PIN for access control
    • Enforcing volume and brightness settings
    • Managing ad display frequency (max once per 6 hours)
  2. No Other Purposes: We do not use your information for marketing, profiling, or any other purposes.

Data Security

  • Local Storage: All app data is stored locally on your device using Android's secure storage mechanisms
  • PIN Security: Parent PIN is stored using Android Keychain with hardware encryption
  • No Transmission: No app data is transmitted over the internet (except AdMob's standard ad requests)

Children's Privacy

This App is designed for parents to use, not children. The App is not directed at children under 13.

  • The App does not knowingly collect personal information from children
  • The App requires a parent PIN to access settings
  • The App is a parental control tool, not a children's app

If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Data Retention and Deletion

Local Data

  • All app data is stored on your device
  • You can delete all app data by:
    • Uninstalling the App, OR
    • Going to Android Settings > Apps > Kids Guard > Storage > Clear Data

AdMob Data

  • AdMob data is managed by Google
  • To reset your advertising ID: Android Settings > Google > Ads > Reset advertising ID
  • To delete Google account data: Visit My Activity

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: View all data stored by the App (stored locally on your device)
  • Delete: Delete all app data by clearing storage or uninstalling
  • Opt-out: Opt out of personalized ads via Android settings
  • Contact: Contact us with questions or concerns

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted in the App and on this page. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Compliance

This App and Privacy Policy comply with:

  • Google Play Developer Program Policies
  • Android Developer Policy
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - for EU users
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - for California users
  • Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the App's data practices, please contact us.

Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours.

Summary

  • What we collect: Nothing personally identifiable. Only local app settings.
  • What we share: Nothing. We don't transmit your data.
  • Third parties: Only Google AdMob for ads (governed by Google's policies).
  • Your control: Uninstall or clear app data to remove everything.

This privacy policy was last updated on January 3, 2026. Please review periodically for updates.