Privacy Policy for Genshin Impact Stickers
Effective Date: September 7, 2025
Last Updated: September 2024 - Updated to include Mixpanel analytics integration
Quick Summary: This app shows you Genshin Impact sticker packs for WhatsApp. We use ads to keep the app free, and now we also use Mixpanel analytics to understand which sticker packs you like so we can create better content. We respect your privacy choices, especially if you're in the EU/UK where we'll ask for your consent first.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
- No Personal Registration: Our app doesn't require you to create accounts or provide personal information
- WhatsApp Integration: When you add sticker packs to WhatsApp, this happens locally on your device
- Notification Preferences: If you allow notifications, we store your preference to notify you about new sticker packs
1.2 Information We Automatically Collect
- Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers
- App Usage: Which sticker packs you view, app crashes, performance data
- Location (General): Country/region level location to comply with privacy laws and show relevant content
- Advertising Data: Ad interaction data, advertising ID (for personalized ads if you consent)
2. How We Use Your Information
- Provide Sticker Packs: Deliver Genshin Impact sticker content for WhatsApp
- App Functionality: Ensure the app works properly and fix any issues
- Advertising: Show you ads to keep the app free (personalized or non-personalized based on your choice)
- Notifications: Send updates about new sticker packs (only if you allow notifications)
- Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws, especially GDPR for EU/UK users
3. GDPR Consent & Your Privacy Rights
EU/UK Users: We respect your privacy rights under GDPR. When you first open the app, we'll ask for your consent before collecting personal data for advertising and analytics.
3.1 Your Consent Choices
Updated Consent Options: Our consent dialog now includes specific categories:
- Accept All: Allow personalized ads, Mixpanel analytics, and notifications
- Analytics and Performance: Mixpanel tracking to understand user preferences and improve sticker offerings
- Advertising: Personalized ads through Appodeal and partners
- Push Notifications: OneSignal message delivery
- Reject All: You'll still see non-personalized ads, but no analytics tracking
3.2 Your Rights
- Withdraw Consent: Change your mind anytime via the privacy settings in the app
- Access Your Data: Request information about data we have
- Delete Your Data: Request deletion of your personal data
- Data Portability: Request your data in a readable format
3.3 Legal Basis for Processing
- Consent: For personalized advertising and analytics (EU/UK users)
- Legitimate Interest: For app functionality, security, and non-personalized ads
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws
4. Third-Party Services & Data Sharing
4.1 Appodeal (Advertising)
- Purpose: Serves ads to support the free app
- Data Shared: Device info, advertising ID (if consented), app usage
- Privacy Policy: https://www.appodeal.com/privacy-policy
- Your Control: EU/UK users can opt out of personalized ads
4.2 Mixpanel (Analytics) - NEWLY ADDED
- Purpose: Understanding user preferences to improve sticker pack offerings and create content users actually want
- Data Collected:
- Sticker pack favorites and unfavorites
- Sticker pack sharing activities
- App launch events and session data
- Search queries (anonymized)
- Device and app information (version, platform)
- User engagement patterns
- Legal Basis: Legitimate interest with explicit consent for EU/UK users
- Privacy Policy: https://mixpanel.com/legal/privacy-policy/
- Your Control: EU/UK users can opt out through consent dialog; all users can contact us to disable analytics
- Data Retention: Up to 5 years or until deletion requested
4.3 OneSignal (Push Notifications)
- Purpose: Send notifications about new sticker packs
- Data Shared: Device token, notification preferences
- Privacy Policy: https://onesignal.com/privacy_policy
- Your Control: You can disable notifications in device settings
4.4 Google Play Services
4.5 Ad Network Partners
Through Appodeal, your data may be shared with various ad networks including Google AdMob, Facebook Audience Network, Unity Ads, and others. Each has their own privacy policies linked from Appodeal's vendor list.
5. Data Security & Retention
5.1 Security Measures
- Data encryption in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments of third-party services
- Access controls and authentication
5.2 Data Retention
- Consent Records: 3 years after withdrawal (legal requirement)
- App Usage Data: 24 months maximum
- Mixpanel Analytics Data: Up to 5 years or until deletion requested
- Advertising Data: As per ad network policies (typically 12-24 months)
- Crash/Performance Data: 12 months
6. Children's Privacy
Our app is designed for general audiences and fans of Genshin Impact. While the game content is suitable for ages 13+, we don't knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.
Parents: If you believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us to have it removed.
7. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries outside your home country, including the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:
- EU-US Data Privacy Framework compliance
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Adequacy decisions where applicable
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We'll notify you of significant changes through:
- App notifications
- Email (if we have your email)
- Posting updates on our website
9. Your Choices & Controls
9.1 In-App Controls
- Privacy Settings: Update your GDPR consent (EU/UK users)
- Notifications: Enable/disable via device settings
- Reset Data: Clear all privacy preferences
9.2 Device Settings
- Advertising ID: Reset or limit ad tracking in device settings
- Location: Disable location access for the app
- Notifications: Control push notifications
10. Friends & Family Access
We provide ad-free access to close friends and family members through private access codes as a personal courtesy feature. This access is:
- Non-Commercial: Not sold or distributed publicly
- Limited Scope: Available only to personal contacts of the developer
- Ethical Consideration: Avoids generating ad revenue from friends and family members
- Privacy Compliant: Usage tracked anonymously for app improvement only
- Voluntary: Does not affect the core app functionality for other users
This feature respects all privacy choices and consent preferences outlined in this policy and reflects our commitment to ethical relationships with personal contacts.
11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:
- Know: What personal information we collect and how it's used
- Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
- Non-Discrimination: We won't discriminate against you for exercising your rights
App: Genshin Impact Stickers for WhatsApp
Developer: usamak
Policy Version: 2.1
Last Review: September 13, 2025