CounterArgument (“the App”) is published by Endless Innovations LLC (“we,” “our,” “us”). This policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use the App and our website located at https://endlessinnovations.net .
2. What Information We Collect
| Category | Specific Data | Source | App Store Disclosure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Device & Identifier Data | IDFA (Advertising Identifier) Vendor / App-scoped IDs |
Automatically via the App & Google Mobile Ads SDK | Device ID |
| Location Data | IP-derived coarse location (city / region) | Google Mobile Ads SDK | Coarse Location |
| Advertising Data | Ad impressions, clicks, creatives viewed | Google Mobile Ads SDK | Advertising Data |
| Performance & Diagnostic Data | App launch time, CPU/RAM usage, crash logs | Google Mobile Ads SDK; in-app telemetry | Performance Data, Crash Data |
| Product Interaction | Screens visited, buttons tapped (anonymised) | In-app telemetry | Product Interaction |
We do not request, store, or process user-generated content (conversations stay on-device), contact information, precise GPS data, or payment data.
3. How We Use Information
| Purpose | Details |
|---|---|
| Third-Party Advertising | We use Google AdMob to serve ads, cap frequency, prevent fraud, and measure revenue performance. |
| Analytics | Aggregate usage metrics help us understand which debate topics are most popular and improve stability. |
| App Functionality | Crash and performance logs help diagnose bugs and ensure the App works on a wide range of devices. |
4. Tracking & Your Choices
Google AdMob combines the data above with information from other companies to deliver personalised ads across apps; this is considered tracking under Apple’s definition. iOS 14.5 + users will see the App Tracking Transparency (ATT) prompt at first launch. You can:
- Allow tracking to receive more relevant ads, or
- Ask the App Not to Track to receive non-personalised ads.
Change your choice any time under Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking.
5. Third-Party Services
| Service | Purpose | Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Mobile Ads SDK (AdMob) | Ad serving, measurement, fraud detection | Google Privacy Policy |
AdMob may share anonymous, aggregated advertising metrics with its partners for ad-delivery and reporting. We do not sell your personal data.
6. Legal Bases (GDPR)
- Consent – for personalised advertising (ATT opt-in).
- Legitimate interests – for analytics, diagnostics, and non-personalised advertising necessary to fund the free App.
7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents may opt-out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information for targeted advertising by toggling Limit Ad Tracking in iOS settings or emailing us at contact.endlessinnovations@gmail.com. We honour Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals.
8. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)
The App is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect their data. If you believe a child has provided data, email contact.endlessinnovations@gmail.com and we will delete it.
9. Data Retention
Device identifiers & analytics data: retained up to 24 months.
Crash logs: retained 90 days.
10. Security
Data in transit is protected with HTTPS/TLS. Servers are hosted on Google Cloud in ISO 27001-certified data centres. No method of transmission is 100 % secure.
11. International Transfers
Data may be processed in the United States or other countries where Google or its subprocessors operate. We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses and similar safeguards.
12. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you can:
- Access, correct, or delete personal data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Port data to another service
- Withdraw consent at any time (does not affect prior processing)
Submit requests via contact.endlessinnovations@gmail.com. We respond within 30 days.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect new features or legal requirements. If changes are material, we will notify you in-app or via release notes. The “Last updated” date above will change.
14. Contact Us
Privacy Officer – Endless Innovations LLC
Email: contact.endlessinnovations@gmail.com