This privacy policy applies to the Follow FM app for mobile devices, together with any related services operated by Balaji Manoharan (collectively, the "Application"). Balaji Manoharan is hereby referred to as the "Service Provider".
Information Collection and Use
The Application collects information when you download and use it. This information may include details such as:
- Your device's Internet Protocol (IP) address
- The pages of the Application that you visit, the time and date of your visit, and the time spent on those pages
- The total time spent on the Application
- The mobile operating system you use
The Service Provider may use the information you provide to send important information, required notices, and, where permitted by law, marketing communications.
For a better experience while using the Application, the Service Provider may require you to provide certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to bala.effie@gmail.com. The information the Service Provider requests will be retained and used as described in this privacy policy.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Application or its third-party SDKs may use cookies, SDKs, pixels, and similar technologies to support functionality, analytics, or service delivery. Where required by applicable law, the Service Provider will obtain consent before using non-essential tracking technologies.
Third Party Access & Services
Only aggregated, anonymized data is periodically transmitted to external services to aid the Service Provider in improving the Application and their service. The Service Provider may share your information with third parties in the ways described in this privacy statement.
Please note that the Application utilizes third-party services that have their own Privacy Policy about handling data. Below are the links to the Privacy Policy of the third-party service providers used by the Application:
Disclosure of Information
The Service Provider may disclose User Provided and Automatically Collected Information:
- As required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, or similar legal process;
- When they believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect their rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request;
- With their trusted services providers who work on their behalf, do not have an independent use of the information disclosed to them, and have agreed to adhere to the rules set forth in this privacy statement.
Your Rights & California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data held by the Service Provider. To exercise these rights, or to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, contact the Service Provider at bala.effie@gmail.com.
California Residents: If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, and the right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights. To exercise your CCPA/CPRA rights, contact the Service Provider at bala.effie@gmail.com.
Data Deletion & Opt-Out Rights
Request Data Deletion: To request deletion of your personal data, to withdraw consent, or to exercise any of your rights, contact the Service Provider directly at bala.effie@gmail.com.
You can stop all collection of information by the Application by uninstalling it. You may use the standard uninstall processes as may be available as part of your mobile device or via the mobile application marketplace or network. Uninstalling will stop data collection from your device, but does not automatically delete information that has already been transmitted.
Data Retention Policy
The Service Provider retains personal data based on its necessity for the stated purposes:
- User Provided Data: Retained for the duration of your use of the Application plus 12 months thereafter, unless longer retention is required by law.
- Automatically Collected Data: Retained for up to 24 months from collection, unless longer retention is required for legal compliance.
- Aggregated & Anonymized Data: Retained indefinitely as it no longer identifies you.
- Legal Compliance Data: Retained as long as required by applicable law.
International Data Transfers
The Service Provider or its third-party service providers may transfer personal data to countries outside your country of residence, including outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where applicable law requires safeguards for international transfers, the Service Provider will use appropriate mechanisms:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
- Adequacy decisions or other legally recognized transfer mechanisms
- Your consent, where required and legally permitted
Children's Privacy
The Application is not intended for children under 16 years of age, or such higher age as required by applicable law. The Service Provider does not knowingly solicit data from children or market the Application to them.
In the event the Service Provider discovers that a child has provided personal information, the Service Provider will immediately delete this from their servers. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided personal information, please contact the Service Provider at bala.effie@gmail.com so that necessary actions can be taken.
Security
The Service Provider is concerned about safeguarding the confidentiality of your information. The Service Provider provides physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect information processed and maintained.
Data Breach Notification
If a data breach occurs that affects your personal data, the Service Provider will notify you in accordance with applicable legal requirements, including providing information about the nature of the breach and the steps being taken to address it.
Your Consent
Where processing is based on consent, you provide that consent by affirmatively opting in to the relevant feature or action. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting processing carried out before withdrawal.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The Service Provider will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy with a new effective date. Previous versions will be maintained and made available upon request.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding privacy while using the Application, or have questions about the practices, please contact the Service Provider via email at bala.effie@gmail.com.