Introduction
Welcome to CustomBank. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when using our banking simulation application. We are committed to protecting your privacy while providing an entertaining and realistic banking simulation experience with advanced features like our Currency Creator system.
Information Collection and Use
User-Provided Information
- Account credentials (PINs and authentication settings)
- Customized account information and preferences
- Bank theme selection preferences
- Virtual card customizations
- Profile settings and preferences
- Currency Creator designs and configurations
- Currency membership and participation data
- Activity completion evidence (when submitted)
Automatically Collected Information
- Device information (model, operating system version)
- App usage patterns and interaction statistics
- Performance metrics and crash reports
- Storage usage statistics
- Ad interaction data (for ad-based rewards)
- Subscription status (for premium features)
Information We DO NOT Collect
We do not collect:
- Real banking credentials
- Financial account information
- Credit card numbers (except as processed by your app store for subscriptions)
- Personal identification documents
- Social security numbers
Data Storage and Security
Local Storage
- Primary data is stored using SharedPreferences on your device
- Currency data is managed through the CurrencyDataIsolationService
- Data persists until app uninstallation
- No external server communication for core app functionality
Firebase Integration
We use Firebase services for certain functionality, including:
- Authentication (if you choose to create an account)
- Cloud Firestore (for data that may sync across devices)
- Firebase Storage (for media like currency logos)
- Firebase Analytics (for app performance and usage statistics)
- Data shared with Firebase is subject to Google's Privacy Policy
Security Measures
- Industry-standard encryption for local data
- Secure PIN protection
- Optional biometric authentication
- Firebase security rules for cloud data
- Automatic session timeouts
- Secure data erasure options
How We Use Your Information
Core Functionality
- Providing realistic banking simulation
- Maintaining custom account settings
- Preserving user preferences
- Managing virtual accounts and cards
- Simulating transactions
- Enabling Currency Creator functionality
- Supporting the Currency Experience system
Ad-Based Rewards
- Delivering relevant advertisements
- Processing reward claims
- Tracking ad interaction for reward distribution
- Ad frequency and targeting optimization
App Improvement
- Analyzing app performance
- Identifying potential bugs
- Optimizing user experience
- Developing new features
- Enhancing Currency Creator functionality
User Rights and Controls
Your Rights
- Access your locally stored data
- Modify account and currency settings
- Delete specific currencies or activities
- Control app permissions
- Opt out of analytics collection (via settings)
- Manage ad consent preferences
Data Retention
- Local data retained until app uninstallation
- Firebase data retained according to our data retention policies
- Currency data may persist after leaving a currency (for record-keeping)
- Subscription records maintained for legal compliance
Data Management
- Currency context switching isolates data between currencies
- Currency deletion removes associated data
- Account deletion options available through settings
Offline Functionality
Offline Access
- The app functions primarily offline
- Firebase services may cache data for offline use
- Synchronization occurs when connection is reestablished
Data Synchronization
- Changes made offline are synced when online
- Conflict resolution follows last-write priority
- Critical operations may require online connectivity
Children's Privacy
Our app is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect or maintain information from children under 13.
Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted within the app with a notification of changes. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Entertainment Purpose Disclaimer
CustomBank is a simulation app designed for entertainment purposes only. It does not provide real banking services or store actual financial information.
Contact Information
For privacy-related questions:
- Email: bobby@customapps.us
- Website: www.custombank.us/privacy