Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Flick Browser ("we", "our", or "the App") handles information when you use our Android application.

By using Flick Browser, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Process

Flick Browser may process certain information necessary to provide browser functionality, improve the App, analyze performance, display advertisements, manage subscriptions, and prevent fraud or abuse.

Depending on how you use the App and the features enabled, information that may be processed includes:

• device type and model;
• operating system and version;
• application version;
• device language and region;
• screen and device characteristics;
• IP address;
• advertising and application identifiers;
• network information;
• crash and diagnostic information;
• application sessions and interactions;
• installation and attribution information.

2. Browsing Data

Flick Browser is a web browser. In order to provide browser functionality, the App may process information related to your browsing activity on your device.

This may include:

• website addresses (URLs);
• search queries;
• browsing history;
• bookmarks;
• opened tabs;
• downloaded files;
• cookies and website data;
• cached website content.

Some browsing information may be stored locally on your device in order to provide browser features.

Websites you visit may independently collect information from you according to their own privacy policies. Flick Browser does not control the privacy practices, content, cookies, or tracking technologies used by third-party websites.

We do not intentionally use the contents of your private web browsing, passwords, or information entered into website forms for advertising purposes.

3. Search and Website Requests

When you enter a website address or search query, information may be transmitted to the relevant website, search engine, DNS provider, or other service required to process your request.

These services may receive information such as your IP address, search query, browser information, device information, cookies, or other identifiers according to their own privacy policies.

4. Analytics and App Performance

We may use third-party analytics and diagnostic services to understand how Flick Browser is used, identify technical problems, measure application performance, and improve the App.

Information may include:

• application launches;
• session duration;
• application events and interactions;
• device and application information;
• installation information;
• crash reports;
• performance information;
• approximate location inferred from IP address;
• application or device identifiers.

5. Firebase

Flick Browser uses services provided by Google Firebase.

Depending on the Firebase services enabled in the App, Firebase may process information including:

• application instance identifiers;
• device and application information;
• application interactions and events;
• diagnostic information;
• crash reports and stack traces;
• performance information;
• session information.

Firebase services may be used for analytics, crash reporting, application configuration, performance monitoring, and other application functionality.

Information processed through Firebase is handled according to Google's applicable privacy terms and policies.

6. AppMetrica

Flick Browser uses AppMetrica for analytics, attribution, and application performance measurement.

AppMetrica may process information including:

• device information;
• application and device identifiers;
• application sessions;
• installation and attribution information;
• application events and interactions;
• diagnostic information;
• crash and error information;
• IP address and related technical information.

The exact information processed may depend on the AppMetrica configuration used in the App.

7. Advertising and Google AdMob

Flick Browser uses Google AdMob to display advertisements.

Google Mobile Ads and advertising partners may process information such as:

• IP address;
• advertising identifiers;
• device and application identifiers;
• advertisement interactions;
• application interactions;
• device information;
• diagnostic and performance information;
• approximate location derived from IP address.

This information may be used for:

• displaying advertisements;
• measuring advertising performance;
• limiting repeated advertisements;
• detecting invalid traffic and fraud;
• analytics;
• personalized advertising where permitted and where appropriate consent has been obtained.

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may be presented with privacy or advertising choices before certain advertising technologies are used.

8. Subscriptions and Adapty

Flick Browser may use Adapty to manage subscriptions, purchases, paywalls, and related analytics.

Adapty may process information such as:

• application user or installation identifiers;
• subscription status;
• purchase and transaction information;
• product identifiers;
• paywall interactions;
• IP address;
• advertising identifiers depending on configuration;
• device and application information.

Payment transactions are generally processed by Google Play or another applicable payment platform. We do not directly receive or store your full payment card details.

9. App Permissions

Flick Browser may request Android permissions when required for specific browser functionality.

Notifications

Notification permission may be used for browser-related notifications, including downloads, media playback controls, or other application functionality.

Camera

Camera access may be requested when a website or browser feature requires access to the camera.

Microphone

Microphone access may be requested when a website or browser feature requires audio input.

Location

A website or browser feature may request access to approximate or precise location. Location information is accessed only when the applicable permission has been granted.

Files, Photos and Media

Access to files, photos, or media may be requested when needed to upload content to websites, download content, save files, or provide related browser functionality.

Android permissions can be revoked at any time through your device settings.

10. Cookies and Website Technologies

Websites opened through Flick Browser may use cookies, local storage, scripts, pixels, and similar technologies.

These technologies may be used for:

• authentication;
• remembering preferences;
• website functionality;
• analytics;
• advertising;
• personalization.

The use of these technologies by third-party websites is controlled by those websites and their service providers, not by Flick Browser.

11. How We Use Information

Information processed through Flick Browser and its service providers may be used to:

• provide and maintain the App;
• provide web browsing functionality;
• maintain user preferences;
• provide subscription functionality;
• display and measure advertisements;
• analyze application usage;
• improve application features and performance;
• diagnose crashes and technical problems;
• prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats;
• comply with legal obligations.

12. Sharing of Information

We may allow information to be processed by service providers that help operate Flick Browser, including:

• Google Firebase;
• Google AdMob and advertising partners;
• AppMetrica;
• Adapty;
• analytics and diagnostic providers;
• infrastructure and technical service providers.

These third parties process information according to their respective privacy policies and applicable contractual obligations.

We may also disclose information where reasonably necessary to comply with applicable law, respond to lawful requests, investigate fraud or abuse, or protect users and our legal rights.

We do not sell users' browsing history or passwords.

13. Data Retention

The amount of time information is retained depends on the type of information, why it is processed, and the policies of the applicable service provider.

Locally stored browser information may remain on your device until you clear the relevant data, clear application storage, uninstall Flick Browser, or Android removes the data.

Analytics, advertising, diagnostic, and subscription information processed by third-party providers may be retained according to their respective retention policies.

14. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information handled through Flick Browser.

However, no application, internet transmission, or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

15. Your Privacy Choices and Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights concerning personal information, which may include the right to request access, correction, deletion, restriction, or information regarding certain processing activities.

You may also be able to:

• manage Android advertising privacy settings;
• reset or remove applicable advertising identifiers;
• withdraw application permissions;
• clear locally stored browser data;
• clear the application's storage;
• uninstall Flick Browser.

Privacy requests concerning information directly controlled by us may be submitted to jsyshnusb@gmail.com .

16. EEA and UK Users

Where required by applicable data protection laws, processing activities may rely on one or more applicable legal bases, including:

• your consent;
• performance of a service you requested;
• legitimate interests in operating, securing, analyzing, and improving Flick Browser;
• compliance with legal obligations.

Where consent is required for personalized advertising or similar technologies, an appropriate consent mechanism may be provided.

17. United States Privacy Rights

Residents of certain U.S. states may have additional rights under applicable state privacy laws.

Depending on the applicable law and circumstances, these may include rights to access, correct, delete, or obtain information regarding certain personal data and processing activities.

18. Children's Privacy

Flick Browser is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13.

If you believe a child has provided personal information to us in violation of applicable law, please contact us so that we can review the situation and take appropriate action.

19. Third-Party Websites

Flick Browser allows users to access third-party websites and online services.

We do not own or control those websites and are not responsible for their content, security, data collection, cookies, advertising, tracking technologies, or privacy practices.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of websites and services you use.

20. International Data Processing

Service providers used by Flick Browser may process information in countries other than the country where you live.

Where required by law, appropriate safeguards may be used for international transfers of personal information.

21. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to Flick Browser, third-party services, applicable laws, or our information practices.

When this Privacy Policy is updated, the Last updated date at the top of this page will be revised.