myTorch – Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 20, 2026

1. Introduction

myTorch (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use the myTorch mobile application.

By installing or using myTorch, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We store only basic app preferences on your device, such as brightness level and strobe frequency. As stated in your original policy:

“We store your brightness level and strobe frequency settings locally on your device… This data remains on your device and is not uploaded to any server.”

We do not collect or upload any personal data to our servers.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically (AdMob)

myTorch displays advertisements using Google AdMob. AdMob may collect data such as:

• Device identifiers
• Approximate location (if permitted)
• App interactions
• Advertising identifiers

This data is used to deliver personalized or non‑personalized ads. Google’s data practices are governed by Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy and Google Ads Policy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads (policies.google.com in Bing)

2.3 Permissions We Request

We request only the permissions required for core functionality:

• Camera Permission – Used only to toggle the device flashlight. Your original policy states:

“This permission is used only to toggle the flash LED and is not used to capture photos or videos.”

• Internet Permission – Required to load advertisements.
• Notification Permission – Used for the flashlight foreground service when the app is minimized.
• Wake Lock Permission – Keeps the screen awake during screen‑light mode.

We do not use these permissions for any other purpose.

3. How We Use Information

We use information solely to:

• Provide flashlight, screen light, strobe, and SOS functionality
• Display advertisements through Google AdMob
• Remember your local preferences

No additional processing or profiling is performed by us.

4. Data Sharing

4.1 Third‑Party Service Providers

We share data only with Google AdMob for advertising. Your original policy states:

“We share data with Google AdMob to serve advertisements.”

We do not share data with any other third parties.

4.2 No Data Selling

We do not sell any personal or non‑personal data.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government regulation.

5. Data Security

We use Android’s built‑in security features to protect your data. As stated in your original policy:

“Local preferences are stored securely on your device using Android's built-in encryption and DataStore.”

We do not store any data on external servers.

6. Data Retention

• All preferences are stored locally on your device.
• All data is automatically deleted when you uninstall the app.
• We do not retain any data on our servers.

7. Your Choices and Rights

7.1 Manage Permissions

You may revoke camera, notification, or other permissions at any time through your device settings.

7.2 Personalized Ads Control

You may disable personalized ads via Google’s Ads Settings: https://www.google.com/settings/ads

7.3 Uninstalling the App

Uninstalling myTorch removes all locally stored data.

8. Children’s Privacy

myTorch is not intended for children under 13. Your original policy states:

“myTorch does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.”

If we learn that a child under 13 has provided personal information, we will delete it.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact us at: support@magicgirls.co.uk