Privacy Policy for Astral Lens

📜 Privacy Policy for Astral Lens

Effective Date: September 18, 2025
Last Updated: September 18, 2025

1. Introduction

Astral Lens (“we,” “our,” or “the app”) is a mobile application designed for users aged 18 and above, available on Google Play. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD), and other applicable laws in Latin America and the United States.

Data Controller:
For matters related to the processing of personal data, the controller is the entity responsible for the Astral Lens application, with contact website at https://astrallens.art.

2. Information Collected and Purposes

Astral Lens collects only information necessary for basic functionalities, ads, and analytics. We do not collect photos, images, GPS data, or sensitive information. All data is stored locally (without connection to external databases), except for data shared with third-party services as described below:

🔍 Types of Data Collected

Data CategoryPurpose of CollectionLegal Basis (GDPR)
Usage data (IP, device type, operating system)Analytics via Firebase, app improvement, and ad personalization via AdMobLegitimate Interest
Device identifiersDisplay of personalized ads via AdMobConsent
Payment information (via Google Play)Processing of one-time or recurring in-app purchasesPerformance of Contract

Notes:

  • Payments are processed exclusively by Google Play, and we do not have access to complete financial data .
  • Data collected by third parties (Firebase, AdMob) is subject to their specific policies (links in Section 4).

3. Data Sharing with Third Parties

We share limited data with the following services to operate the application:

  • Google AdMob: For ad display. AdMob collects device identifiers (e.g., Advertising ID) and usage data to personalize ads . Note: We have implemented the app-ads.txt file on our website (https://astrallens.art/app-ads.txt) for verification and fraud prevention, as required by AdMob starting in 2025 .
  • Google Firebase: For analytics and crash reporting, collecting anonymous usage data.
  • Google Play: For payment processing and subscription management .
  • Service providers that help us operate the website and services;
  • Google Analytics, for traffic and user behavior analysis;
  • Google AdSense, for personalized ad display;
  • Public authorities, when required by law.

All partners comply with international privacy standards and do not use data beyond authorized purposes.

4. Legal Bases (GDPR and LGPD)

For users in the EU and Brazil, we process data based on the following legal bases:

  • Consent: By using the app, you agree to this policy. Users under 18 are prohibited .
  • Legitimate Interest: Collection for analytics and app improvements.
  • Performance of Contract: Data necessary to process payments via Google Play.

Under GDPR and LGPD, you have the right to:

  • Access, rectify, or delete your data.
  • Withdraw consent at any time.
  • Data portability.
  • Contact us via https://astrallens.art to exercise these rights.

5. Region-Specific Requirements

🇪🇺 Europe (GDPR)

  • Data Transfer: Data is processed by Google LLC (AdMob/Firebase) under EU-approved standard contractual clauses .
  • Retention: Data is retained only for the necessary period (e.g., ad data for 12 months).

🇺🇸 United States (CCPA/CPRA)

  • Rights: California users may opt out of the sale of personal data (even though Astral Lens does not directly sell data, AdMob may use data for personalized ads). To opt out, use device settings or contact us.
  • Minors: We do not collect data from minors under 16 without parental consent .

🇧🇷 Latin America (LGPD)

  • Transparency: This policy details all processing, as required by LGPD .
  • Anonymization: Analytics data is aggregated and anonymous.

6. Security and Data Retention

We implement technical and organizational security measures to protect your data:

  • 🔒 Locally stored data on the device is encrypted.
  • 🔒 Communication with third-party servers uses secure protocols (HTTPS).
  • 📉 Third-party data is retained according to their policies (e.g., AdMob retains data for 12 months ).

7. Advertising and AdMob

Astral Lens displays ads via Google AdMob. To comply with AdMob policies :

  • ✅ We implemented app-ads.txt for inventory verification.
  • ✅ Ads are appropriate for users aged 18 and above.
  • ✅ We do not allow deceptive or malicious ads.

Users can customize ads in Android device settings (Google Ads Settings).

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect legal or functional changes. We will notify users via the app or website https://astrallens.art. Changes are effective upon publication.

9. Contact

To exercise privacy rights, report violations, or ask questions, contact us via:

If you are not satisfied, you may contact the data protection authority in your country (e.g., ANPD in Brazil , APA in Europe).

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