Privacy Policy

For PhaseTrack

Effective Date: 17 February 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Energy Trackers ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses and shares information in connection with our Android application, PhaseTrack (the "App").

1. Information We Collect

We value your privacy. The App is designed to be simple and privacy-focused. We collect limited information from you.

• User Preferences: To provide a personalized experience, the App saves your selected region and your in-app purchase status (e.g., whether you have paid to remove ads). This information is stored exclusively on your device using Android's SharedPreferences and is never transmitted to us or any third party.
• Device and Technical Information: When you use our App, we may automatically collect certain technical information from your device, such as your IP address, device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers (including Android Advertising ID), and mobile network information. This data is used for analytics, crash reporting, and to serve advertisements.
• Analytics Data (Firebase Analytics): The App uses Google Firebase Analytics to understand how the App is used and to improve performance and features. Firebase Analytics may collect information such as app interaction events (e.g., screens viewed, button taps), basic device information, and approximate location inferred from your IP address. This analytics data is processed by Google as a service provider. You can learn more here: Firebase Privacy and Security and Google Privacy Policy.
• Crash Logs (Firebase Crashlytics): We use Firebase Crashlytics to collect crash reports. These reports help us fix bugs and improve stability. They may contain information about your device state at the time of the crash.
• Notification Permission: If you enable notifications on Android 13 or later, the system may ask for permission to post notifications. The App uses this permission only to show alerts about free electricity periods; no permission-related data is sent to us.
• Third-Party Advertising Data: The App uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. Google may collect data to provide personalized ads. This may include your device's advertising ID, IP address, and information about your interactions with ads. You can learn more about how Google handles data in their Advertising Privacy Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information collected is used solely for the following purposes:

• To save your settings and preferences within the App on your device.
• To understand App usage and improve the App’s performance and features (analytics).
• To display advertisements that help support the development of the App.
• To send optional notifications about free electricity periods, when enabled.

3. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

We do not share your personal information with any third parties, with the following exceptions:

• Google Firebase Analytics: The App uses Firebase Analytics to measure and understand App usage. Analytics data is processed by Google. See: Firebase Privacy and Security.
• Google AdMob: As our advertising provider, Google has access to the data it collects to serve ads.
• Google Play Billing: If you choose to make an in-app purchase to remove ads, the transaction is processed securely by the Google Play Store. We do not receive or store any of your financial information, such as credit card numbers.
• EDF open API: The App fetches price data from EDF's open API, including background checks around 17:00 UK time for next-day prices. This process involves a standard internet request from your device to their servers. Your IP address may be visible to this service as part of this standard request, but no other personal data is sent.

4. In-App Purchases

The App offers a one-time in-app purchase to permanently disable advertisements. This purchase is handled by the Google Play Store. Your purchase history is managed by your Google Account.

5. Children's Privacy

The App is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children. If you believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete it.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.

• Analytics Data: Data associated with cookies, user identifiers, or advertising identifiers is retained by Google Analytics for a period of 14 months before being automatically deleted.
• Crash Reports: Crash data is retained by Firebase Crashlytics for 90 days.
• Advertising Data: Google advertising cookies and identifiers expire after a set period (typically 13 months) unless you interact with our services again.

If you withdraw your consent or request deletion, we will delete your data from our systems unless we have a legal obligation to keep it.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

We are consistently monitoring and updating our practices to ensure that we are preserving the privacy and rights of our users found in the US (including California and Virginia), the EEA, the UK, Brazil, and elsewhere.

7.1 General Rights (GDPR, UK GDPR, LGPD, etc.)

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
• The right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
• The right to erasure (deletion): You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
• The right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
• The right to object to processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
• The right to data portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
• The right to withdraw consent: If we are relying on your consent to process your personal data, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
• The right to lodge a complaint: You have the right to complain to a data protection authority about our collection and use of your personal data. For more information, please contact your local data protection authority in the EEA, the UK, or Brazil (ANPD).

7.2 US State Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA, VCDPA, etc.)

Residents of certain US states, including California and Virginia, have specific rights:

• Right to Know / Access: You have the right to request that we disclose certain information to you about our collection and use of your personal information over the past 12 months.
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete any of your personal information that we collected from you and retained, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: We do not sell your personal information for monetary value. However, we may share your data with third-party advertising partners (like Google AdMob) for cross-context behavioral advertising. You have the right to opt-out of this sharing.
• Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.

7.3 How to Exercise Your Rights (including Opt-Out)

To exercise any of your rights, or if you have questions about our privacy practices, please contact us at lorenzopventurini@gmail.com.

To Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising ("Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information"):

• On Android: Open your device Settings > Privacy > Ads > "Delete advertising ID" or "Opt out of interest-based ads".
• In-App: If available for your region, you can use the privacy settings menu within the App to manage your consent preferences.

For deletion requests regarding third-party analytics/ad data, providing your Advertising ID (if available to you) will help us locate your data.

8. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are from the European Economic Area (EEA) or the UK, our legal basis for collecting and using the personal information described above depends on the personal information concerned and the specific context in which we collect it.

• Consent: We rely on your consent to process personal data for analytics and personalized advertising purposes. You can withdraw your consent at any time.
• Legitimate Interests: We may process your data when it is reasonably necessary to achieve our legitimate business interests (such as improving the App, ensuring security, and preventing fraud).
• Contractual Necessity: We process your data to specific contractual obligations (e.g., providing the service you requested).

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Data Controller and Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or to exercise your rights, please contact our Data Controller:

Energy Trackers (Lorenzo Venturini)
Email: lorenzopventurini@gmail.com

Data Protection Officer (DPO):
For any inquiries regarding data protection, please contact us at the email above.