Cute Guardian

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 2023

Welcome to Cute Guardian ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience using our mobile application ("App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. BY USING THE APP, YOU AGREE TO THE COLLECTION AND USE OF INFORMATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS PRIVACY POLICY.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when using the App, including but not limited to:

  • Account Information: If you choose to create an account, we may collect your username, email address, and password.
  • Profile Information: Information you provide when creating or updating your profile, such as your name, profile picture, and preferences.
  • Feedback and Communications: Information you provide when you contact us for support, send us feedback, or otherwise communicate with us.
  • User-Generated Content: Any content you submit through the App, such as reviews, comments, or other materials.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our App, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage of the App, including:

  • Device Information: Information about your mobile device, including hardware model, operating system and version, unique device identifiers (such as IMEI, UDID, or MAC address), network information, and other device-related information.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you use the App, including the features you use, the actions you take, the frequency and duration of your use, the websites you visit through the browser, and other usage metrics.
  • Location Information: With your permission, we may collect precise location data from your device's GPS or other location services. You can disable location services at any time through your device settings.
  • Log Data: Log files that record App activity, including access times, pages viewed, IP addresses, and other system activity.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your usage of the App and to improve our services. You can control cookies through your device or browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve the App and our services;
  • To personalize your experience with the App, including customizing content and features;
  • To understand how users interact with the App and analyze usage trends;
  • To develop new features, products, and services;
  • To communicate with you, including sending updates, notifications, and responding to your inquiries;
  • To provide customer support;
  • To protect the security and integrity of the App and our users;
  • To comply with legal obligations;
  • As otherwise described to you at the time of collection.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

  • Hosting and infrastructure services;
  • Analytics and data processing;
  • Customer support services;
  • Marketing and advertising services.

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only to provide the services we've requested.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency). We may also disclose your information:

  • To comply with a legal obligation;
  • To protect and defend our rights or property;
  • To prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the App;
  • To protect the personal safety of users of the App or the public;
  • To protect against legal liability.

3.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our App of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.

3.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties with your explicit consent.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When determining the appropriate retention period for personal information, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the information, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, the purposes for which we process the information, and whether we can achieve those purposes through other means, as well as applicable legal requirements.

When we no longer need to use your personal information and there is no legal requirement to retain it, we will either delete or anonymize it or take other steps to prevent identification.

5. Your Privacy Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

5.1 Access and Correction

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request that we correct any inaccuracies in that information. To make such a request, please contact us at menghuliulanqi6218@163.com.

5.2 Deletion

You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions. To request deletion, please contact us at menghuliulanqi6218@163.com.

5.3 Opt-Out

You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications or by contacting us at menghuliulanqi6218@163.com. Please note that even if you opt out, we may still send you non-promotional communications, such as those related to your account or our ongoing business relationship.

5.4 Data Portability

You may request a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format, where technically feasible. To make such a request, please contact us at menghuliulanqi6218@163.com.

5.5 Restriction of Processing

You may request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances, such as when you contest the accuracy of the information or object to our processing. To request restriction, please contact us at menghuliulanqi6218@163.com.

5.6 Objection to Processing

You may object to our processing of your personal information based on legitimate interests. To make such an objection, please contact us at menghuliulanqi6218@163.com.

We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws. Please note that we may require you to provide certain information to verify your identity before processing your request.

6. Security of Your Information

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect against unauthorized access to our systems where we store personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

If we become aware of a security breach that may affect your personal information, we will notify you and any applicable regulatory authorities in accordance with applicable laws.

7. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at menghuliulanqi6218@163.com.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

The App may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications. This Privacy Policy applies only to the App. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites, services, or applications. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third parties before providing them with your information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of the App after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country of residence. We will take appropriate measures to ensure that your information is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws, including implementing standard contractual clauses or other legally recognized mechanisms for international data transfers.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: menghuliulanqi6218@163.com

12. Additional Disclosures for California Users

California residents have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). This section provides additional information for California residents.

12.1 Categories of Information Collected

In the past 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information from California residents:

  • Identifiers (e.g., name, email address, username)
  • Personal information categories listed in the California Customer Records statute (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.80(e)) (e.g., contact information)
  • Internet or other electronic network activity information (e.g., browsing history, app usage)
  • Geolocation data
  • Sensory data (e.g., profile pictures)
  • Inferences drawn from other personal information (e.g., preferences)

12.2 Rights of California Residents

California residents may exercise the following rights:

  • Right to know: You may request information about the categories of personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources from which we collected the information, the business or commercial purpose for collecting or selling the information, the categories of third parties with whom we shared the information, and the specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
  • Right to delete: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to opt-out of sale/sharing: You may opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. However, we do not currently sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
  • Right to correct: You may request that we correct inaccurate personal information.
  • Right to limit use and disclosure of sensitive personal information: You may request that we limit our use and disclosure of your sensitive personal information.

12.3 Submitting Requests

To exercise your rights under California law, please contact us at menghuliulanqi6218@163.com. We will verify your identity before processing your request. If you use an authorized agent to submit a request, the agent must provide proof of authorization.

12.4 Shine the Light Disclosure

California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits users who are California residents to request and obtain from us once a year, free of charge, information about the personal information (if any) we disclosed to third parties for direct marketing purposes in the preceding calendar year. If applicable, this information would include the categories of personal information and the names and addresses of those third parties. To make such a request, please contact us at menghuliulanqi6218@163.com.

13. Additional Disclosures for European Union Users

If you are located in the European Union, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and we process your personal information based on the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you have given us your consent to process your information for a specific purpose.
  • Legitimate interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or the legitimate interests of a third party, provided that your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests.
  • Legal obligation: When processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation to which we are subject.
  • Contractual necessity: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party or in order to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe our processing of your personal information violates the GDPR.