Step Tracker Launcher

"We shall also collect your search queries. We also collect your Device ID which is an anonymous alpha-numeric code that is assigned to your device to uniquely identify it. Data we collect automatically: IP address and phone number, device data such as the brand and model of the device, the operating system, browser version, device dimensions and device settings, user agent, your advertising ID (this refers to a unique, resettable code assigned to you for ad personalisation)."

A step tracker/launcher app automatically collects phone numbers, advertising IDs, device IDs, search queries, and extensive device metadata — far beyond what step tracking or launcher functionality requires.

"We collect your precise geolocation data (categorised as 'Sensitive personal information' under CCPA) to provide you with the weather widget. Data you share with us: Any data element voluntarily shared including without limitation non-identifiable data and Personal Data such as your name, email address where applicable, geolocation."

The app collects precise geolocation, classified as sensitive personal information, ostensibly for a weather widget — a non-core feature for a step tracker that could function with approximate location.

"Step Tracker Launcher reserves the right to make updates to this Privacy Policy at any time, at its sole discretion, without the need for prior notice. Your continued use of the Step Tracker Launcher constitutes your unconditional acceptance of and agreement to be bound by any and all changes made to this Policy."

The company can modify the privacy policy unilaterally without notifying users, and continued use is treated as unconditional acceptance of any changes.

"We may disclose your data to entities that are owned and/or operated by us ('Affiliates') and our business partners who are acting on behalf of or working with Step Tracker Launcher. Some of our service providers may place their own tracking technologies including cookies and web beacons on Step Tracker Launcher to gather data which may include Personal Data for their own research, analysis, and reporting purposes. List of Third parties used by the Service: Appsflyer, Firebase, Yahoo, OpenWeather."

Data is shared with affiliates, business partners, and third-party services (Appsflyer, Firebase, Yahoo) that place their own tracking technologies and collect personal data for their own purposes, with the app disclaiming control over their practices.

"We retain your data including your Personal Data (i) for as long as is necessary for the purposes listed in the Policy; (ii) if such retention is permitted under applicable law(s); or (iii) when you explicitly consent to such retention. We may also use any aggregated data derived from or incorporating your Personal Data after you update or delete it."

The retention period is indefinite and vaguely defined as 'as long as necessary,' with no specific timelines, and aggregated data persists even after deletion.

"Your advertising ID (this refers to a unique, resettable code assigned to you for ad personalisation). We also collect your Device ID which is an anonymous alpha-numeric code that is assigned to your device to uniquely identify it. Additionally, we, our affiliates, service providers, and other third parties may place cookies, tracking pixels (web beacons), and similar technologies to measure the performance of Step Tracker Launcher and services linked therein."

The combination of advertising IDs, device IDs, cookies, and tracking pixels from multiple third parties (Appsflyer, Firebase, Yahoo) enables cross-service tracking and user profiling across apps and services.

"Subject to verification of your requests, we will try to process your request within forty five (45) days of its receipt. However, we reserve the right to request an extension of forty five (45 additional days). We may also use any aggregated data derived from or incorporating your Personal Data after you update or delete it, but not in a manner that would identify you personally."

Deletion requests require identity verification, can take up to 90 days to process, and aggregated data derived from personal information survives deletion.