Mystic Tarot Privacy Policy

Mystic Tarot (“we”, “us”, or “the App”) understands the importance of your personal information. This policy explains how Mystic Tarot collects, uses, and protects your information. Please read carefully — by using the App you agree to this policy.

Core Principles

Mystic Tarot is a free tarot reading app. Our core design philosophy:

• No account required — we do not ask for your name, email, or phone number.
• Data minimization — we only collect the bare minimum to keep the app running and to serve ads.
• Local-first — your readings, history, and preferences stay on your device.
• Identity not linked — we do not link any data collected through advertising or AI features to your personal identity.

1. Information We Collect

To provide free tarot readings and support the app through advertising, we use third-party SDKs (Google AdMob) and an AI content generation service. The following information may be collected automatically:

• Device identifiers — such as Android Advertising ID (AAID) or iOS IDFA, but only for ad delivery and fraud prevention.
• Device model and OS version — to ensure compatibility and ad rendering.
• Coarse network information — such as IP address (truncated/anonymized where possible) and connection type.
• App interaction data — anonymized usage events (e.g., spread selected, cards drawn) to improve the reading experience and AI prompts.

2. How We Use Information

• Ad delivery (Google AdMob): To show relevant ads that keep the app free. AdMob may use the advertising ID to serve personalized or non-personalized ads, depending on your consent and device settings.
• AI-generated readings: When you request an AI interpretation, the cards you draw and your optional question are sent to our AI service provider in anonymized form — no user ID, device ID, or account info is attached to that request.
• App analytics: To understand which spreads are popular and to fix bugs. This data is aggregated and never tied to an individual.
• Service security: To detect and prevent abuse or fraudulent activity.

3. Third-Party SDKs & Services

We integrate the following third-party services that may collect information as described in their own privacy policies:

• Google AdMob — advertising SDK. Google may collect device identifiers, IP address, and ad interaction data. For more details, see Google's Privacy Policy and How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.
• AI content generation API — used to generate tarot interpretations. The prompts we send contain only the card names, positions, and any question you voluntarily type (which you should keep anonymous). We do not send your advertising ID, device ID, or any account information to the AI service.

These providers are contractually bound to protect your data and are not permitted to use it for any purpose other than delivering the services we request.

4. Data Storage & Transfer

• Local storage: Your reading history, daily card streak, and app preferences are stored only on your device. We have no access to them.
• Ad and AI data transfer: Any data sent to AdMob or the AI service is transmitted over encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS). We do not store this data on our servers beyond what is necessary for real-time processing.
• No persistent server-side storage of AI prompts: AI-generated interpretations are processed in real time. We do not keep a copy of your questions or the generated text on our servers.

5. Your Choices & Ad Personalization

• You can reset or limit your advertising ID in your device settings (iOS: Privacy → Tracking; Android: Google → Ads).
• Where required by law (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), we ask for consent before serving personalized ads. You can withdraw consent at any time through the app’s settings or by contacting us.
• You may use the app without providing any personal information — we do not require sign-up.

6. Children’s Privacy

Mystic Tarot is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.

7. User Content & AI Disclaimer

You may input questions or reflections when requesting an AI reading. You are responsible for ensuring that any text you submit does not contain sensitive personal information (such as your full name, address, or financial details). We strongly advise you to keep your questions anonymous.

AI-generated tarot interpretations are for entertainment and self-reflection only. They do not constitute medical, legal, financial, or psychological advice. We make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any AI-generated content.

8. More Disclaimers

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:

• “As is” service: The app and its services are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
• No indirect damages: We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, data, or business interruption, even if advised of the possibility.
• Third-party causes: We are not responsible for service interruptions, data loss, or damages caused by third-party ad networks, AI providers, network operators, hackers, or your own device or OS issues.
• Maximum liability: Our total aggregate liability to you shall not exceed the amount you paid to use the app (if any), or USD $10.00, whichever is greater.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page and will take effect immediately upon posting. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

support_mystic@jzku.eu.org

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