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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 11, 2025

1. Introduction

We are HomieLab ("HomieLab", "we", "our", or "us"), a studio that delivers mobile applications. We value your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how we collect, use, and share your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains what we do with your data and what your rights are. It applies to all of our applications, websites (including homielab.com), and other services (collectively, our "Services").

By using any of our Services, you confirm that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in a few different ways:

A. Information You Provide to Us

  • Account Information: When you create an account (for example, using Firebase Authentication), we may collect your email address, name, or username.
  • User-Generated Content: If you use features like chats or content-sharing, we collect the content you create, post, or share, including any messages.
  • Customer Support: When you contact us for help (at contact@homielab.com), we collect your email address and any other information you provide in your message.

B. Information We Collect Automatically

  • Usage Data: We automatically collect information about how you interact with our Services. This includes data about your device, your general location (e.g., country or city), and technical information.
  • Device Identifiers: We collect identifiers like your IP address and, if you consent to personalized ads, your device's Advertising Identifier (IDFA for iOS or AAID for Android).
  • Analytics and Crash Data: We use services like Firebase Analytics to understand how you use our apps and Firebase Crashlytics to log data about any crashes or bugs you experience. This helps us improve our Services.
  • Social Logins: If you choose to log in using a social media account (like Facebook), we may receive basic profile information from that service, depending on your privacy settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our Services: This includes creating your account, enabling you to share content, and fixing bugs.
  • To show advertising: We use ad-based monetization to fund our free apps.
  • To improve our Services: We analyze usage and crash data to understand what features users like and to make our apps more stable.
  • To communicate with you: We respond to your support requests and may send you administrative messages.
  • To verify purchases: We may share data with app store providers (like Apple and Google) to verify in-app purchases.
  • For legal and security reasons: We use data to comply with legal obligations and to protect the safety of our Services and users.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with the following types of third parties:

  • Service Providers: We work with partners who help us operate our Services.
    • Google (Firebase): We use Firebase for backend services, including Firebase Auth (for logins), Firebase Analytics (to understand app usage), and Firebase Crashlytics (to fix bugs).
    • Hosting Providers: Our data is stored on secure servers, such as those provided by Webair.
  • Advertising Partners: We partner with third-party advertising companies to show ads in our apps. This is our primary way of funding our Services. Our partners include:
    • AdMob (Google, Inc.)
    • AppLovin Limited
    • Facebook, Inc.
    • Unity Ads (Unity Technologies)
    • Note: We may also use analytics providers like Tenjin and Google Analytics to help us understand ad performance.
  • Legal and Safety: We may share your information if we believe it's necessary to comply with the law, respond to a legal request, or protect the safety and rights of HomieLab or our users.
  • Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Third-Party Advertising and Your Choices

Our ad partners collect information (like your device ID and IP address) to show you ads they believe are relevant to you. This is often called "personalized advertising."

You have choices about this:

  • In-App: Our apps may have a pop-up or a setting that allows you to consent to or opt-out of personalized advertising.
  • On Your Device: You can also limit ad tracking through your device's settings.
    • On iOS: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking.
    • On Android: Go to Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization.

If you opt-out, you will still see ads, but they will not be tailored to your interests.

6. Your Data Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, especially if you are in a region covered by laws like the GDPR (in the European Economic Area).

  • Right of Access: You can ask for a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Right to Correction: You can ask us to update or correct any inaccurate information.
  • Right to Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information.
  • Right to Object: You can object to us using your information for certain purposes (like direct marketing).
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to temporarily stop using your information in certain circumstances.

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at contact@homielab.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Economic Area).

If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from your child, please contact us immediately at contact@homielab.com, and we will take steps to delete that information.

8. Data Security

We are committed to protecting your information. We use industry-standard technical and organizational measures (like encryption and firewalls) to safeguard your data from loss, theft, and misuse.

However, no system is 100% secure. While we take all reasonable steps, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

9. International Data Transfers

Our Services are global. Your information may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside of your country or region, including in the United States, where data protection laws may be different. We take appropriate measures (such as using standard contractual clauses) to ensure your data is protected when it is transferred.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page and in our apps. Please review this policy frequently to stay informed.

11. How to Contact Us

If you have any questions, complaints, or requests regarding your privacy, please contact us at:

contact@homielab.com