Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 30, 2025

This Privacy Policy applies to our mobile applications (hereinafter referred to as "this Application"). We (hereinafter referred to as "we", "our" or "the Company") are committed to protecting the security of users' personal information. This policy aims to help you understand how we collect, use, store and share personal information collected through this Application.

1. Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

1.1 Device Information

Including device model, operating system version, device unique identifiers (such as IDFV/Android ID), screen size and other information. Used to ensure application compatibility and performance optimization on different devices. Screen brightness to adapt to night mode. Google Play Integrity/Apple DeviceCheck to detect fake devices (such as simulators), only returns device trust status without collecting hardware details.

1.2 Log Information

Including the time users access this Application, functions used, click records, crash information, etc., used to help us understand user behavior and improve product experience.

1.3 Location Information

We may obtain users' geographical location based on IP address, Wi-Fi or cellular network information, GPS location for content regional adaptation or compliance restrictions.

1.4 Third-party Account Information

If you log in using third-party accounts such as Facebook, Google or Apple ID, we will obtain public information such as nicknames, avatars, IDs provided by relevant platforms, only for account creation and login use.

1.5 Third-party Payment Information

If you purchase services within the application, we will receive order numbers, payment status, payment channel IDs and other information through payment platforms such as Apple Pay, Google Pay for order verification, but we will not collect your bank card numbers, passwords or complete payment credentials.

1.6 Advertising and Analytics Information

If you agree to authorization, we may collect device identifiers (such as IDFA), interaction behaviors, etc. through third-party SDKs (such as AdMob, AppsFlyer, Firebase, etc.) for personalized advertising recommendations, conversion attribution and data analysis.

2. Collection of Sensitive Information

We use the following types of system information and device information in this Application, only for legitimate and compliant purposes, especially content distribution optimization, regional compliance restrictions, security risk control and performance analysis, not for user profiling or advertising tracking.

2.1 IP Address and Network Environment Information

We will determine the country or region based on the user's IP address to compliantly provide locally accessible content, avoid service delivery that does not comply with local regulations, and determine whether there are proxy/VPN connections to protect platform content rights. This information is not used for advertising purposes and will not be used for cross-platform user identification.

2.2 VPN Status Detection

We may determine whether users access through VPN through network transmission characteristics or SDK. This function is only used to analyze abnormal access source behavior, block high-risk traffic, and distribute content compliantly.

2.3 Device Fingerprint Information

We may collect the following information for content rendering optimization and anti-cheating purposes: screen resolution and screen brightness, system version, device model, User-Agent, etc. This information will not be shared with advertising platforms and will not be used for unique identification or cross-platform user profiling.

2.4 System Language and Regional Settings

We will read the system language and regional information currently set by users to automatically set the App language interface, push localized content (such as specific language series) and distribute content services compliantly. This information is not used for advertising targeting or third-party purposes.

2.5 GPS Precise Location

Obtained after explicit user authorization (and only used for localized recommendations, local user nearby interactions) can be turned off at any time in system settings.

3. How We Collect Information

We collect your personal information through the following methods:

  1. Information you actively fill in (such as registering accounts, participating in activities, etc.);
  2. Automatically collected during your use of this Application's functions and services;
  3. Information provided by third-party partners after your authorization and consent (such as social accounts, payment platforms);
  4. User behavior data automatically collected using technologies such as Cookies or local cache.

4. How We Use Information

We will use your information for the following legitimate, proper, and necessary purposes:

  1. Provide and maintain the core functions and services of the application;
  2. Register and manage your account;
  3. Provide content recommendations and personalized services;
  4. Optimize product experience and user interface;
  5. Handle your inquiries or feedback;
  6. Push updates, notifications and important change information to you;
  7. Comply with legal and regulatory requirements or cooperate with regulatory requirements.

5. How We Share Information

We may share your information with the following types of third parties:

Before sharing, we will conduct necessary compliance assessments and sign confidentiality agreements to ensure data security. We will not sell your personal information to any third party.

If you use third-party services (for example, logging in through Facebook), please understand and agree to the privacy terms of that service provider.

6. Third-party Privacy Policy Links (Partial Partner Platforms)

Platform Name Purpose Privacy Policy Link
Facebook Third-party login https://www.facebook.com/policy.php
Google Third-party login/advertising/analysis https://policies.google.com/privacy
Apple Third-party login/payment https://www.apple.com/privacy/
Firebase Data analysis/log statistics https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
AppsFlyer Conversion attribution/data analysis https://www.appsflyer.com/legal/privacy-policy/
Byteplus Behavioral data analysis https://docs.byteplus.com/en/docs/byteplus-privacy-center-privacy-policy
Google Play Integrity Device authenticity verification https://policies.google.com/privacy
Apple DeviceCheck iOS device risk control https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/

7. Data Storage and Protection

We securely store your personal information on servers with restricted access permissions and use technical means such as encryption, access control, and firewalls to prevent data leakage, abuse or unauthorized access.

We only retain your information for the period necessary to achieve the collection purpose, unless otherwise required by law.

8. User Rights

According to relevant laws, you have the following rights:

  1. The right to access the personal information we hold about you;
  2. The right to request us to correct errors in your personal information;
  3. The right to request deletion of your personal information (except in some cases);
  4. The right to refuse your information being used for marketing or analytical purposes;
  5. The right to request us to transfer data to you or other platforms in a structured, common format.

If you wish to exercise the above rights, please contact us through the contact information below. We will process them within a reasonable period.

9. Protection of Minors

This Application is not directed to children under 13 years old. We do not intentionally collect any information from children under 13 years old. If we discover that we have mistakenly collected such information, we will delete it as soon as possible. If you are a guardian and believe we have mistakenly collected your child's information, please contact us for processing.

10. Privacy Policy Updates

We may regularly update this privacy policy based on legal or business adjustments. If there are significant changes, we will notify you within the App or via email. We recommend that you regularly review this policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, comments or requests regarding this privacy policy, please contact us through the following methods:

?? Email: gm@quipshort.com

12. Legal Compliance Statement

We commit to complying with applicable privacy and data protection laws, including but not limited to: