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Privacy Policy for Step by Step Instructions

Last Updated: September 29, 2025

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Step by Step Instructions (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Data Collected by Our App

• User-generated content: Instructions, photos, and text you create within the app (stored locally on your device only)
• App usage data: Basic analytics to improve app performance (stored locally on your device only)
• Device information: Device type, operating system version, and app version (stored locally on your device only)

Important: All data you create in our app is stored locally on your device. We do not collect, store, or transmit your personal content to our servers.

Data Collected by Third-Party Services

Google AdMob

Our app uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect:

• Device identifiers: Advertising ID, device ID
• Location data: General location (country/region level)
• App usage data: How you interact with ads
• Demographic information: Age range, gender (if available)

For more information about AdMob’s data practices, please visit: Google AdMob Privacy Policy

How We Use Your Information

Our Use

• App functionality: To provide step-by-step instruction creation and management (all processing happens locally on your device)
• App improvement: To enhance user experience and fix bugs (using anonymous, aggregated data only)
• Customer support: To respond to your inquiries

Third-Party Use (AdMob)

• Ad personalization: To show relevant advertisements
• Ad measurement: To measure ad effectiveness
• Analytics: To understand user behavior

Data Storage and Security

• Local storage: Your instructions and photos are stored locally on your device only
• No cloud storage: We do not store your data on our servers or in the cloud
• Device backup: Your data may be included in your device’s automatic backup (iCloud, Google Drive, etc.) - this is controlled by your device settings
• Security: Your data is protected by your device’s built-in security features

Your Rights and Choices

Ad Personalization

You can opt out of personalized ads by:

1. Going to your device’s Settings
2. Finding “Ads” or “Advertising”
3. Enabling “Opt out of Ads Personalization”

Data Deletion

• App data: Delete the app to remove all local data
• AdMob data: Contact us to request data deletion from AdMob

Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your data
• Object to data processing

Children’s Privacy

Our app is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

International Users

If you are located outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our servers are located.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Updating the “Last Updated” date on this page
• Posting the updated Privacy Policy at the same URL

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please use our privacy inquiry form:

Privacy Inquiry Form: https://forms.gle/BftXp2ic92soCyhS6

We will respond to your privacy inquiries within 90 days.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are in the European Union, our legal basis for processing your data is:

• Legitimate interest: To provide app functionality and improve user experience
• Consent: For personalized advertising (you can opt out at any time)

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect
• Know whether we sell or disclose personal information
• Say no to the sale of personal information
• Access your personal information
• Request deletion of personal information
• Equal service and price, even if you exercise your privacy rights

Data Retention

• App data: Stored locally on your device until you delete the app
• AdMob data: Retained according to Google’s data retention policies
• Support inquiries: Retained for 2 years for customer service purposes

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This Privacy Policy is effective as of September 29, 2025 and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future.

By using our app, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.