🔒 Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 18, 2026 | Last Updated: February 18, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to AQutoQo ("we", "our", "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and tools.

2. Information We Collect

When you sign in with Google, we collect the following information provided by your Google account:

Display Name — Used to personalise your experience
Email Address — Used for account identification
Profile Photo URL — Used to display your avatar

We also collect usage data generated within our tools:

Activity History — Usage patterns, preferences, and tool-specific interactions
Timestamps — Date and time of usage for service management

If you make a purchase (e.g., "Remove Ads" for $0.99/30 days), we also collect:

Purchase Status — Which tools you have purchased ad-free access for
Transaction Records — Purchase date, amount, and product purchased

We do NOT collect or store: Credit card numbers, bank account details, or any payment card information. All payment processing is handled securely by Stripe.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used solely for the following purposes:

To authenticate your identity and provide access to the app
To save your reading history (Diary feature)
To manage reading cooldown timers
To personalise your experience within the app
To process and record purchases (e.g., ad removal)

4. Data Storage

Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase (Cloud Firestore). Firebase is operated by Google and complies with industry-standard security practices. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with any third parties. Your data is only used within AQutoQo services.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Google Firebase — Authentication and data storage
Google Sign-In — User authentication
Stripe — Payment processing for purchases (e.g., "Remove Ads"). Stripe collects payment information directly and is subject to Stripe's Privacy Policy
Google AdSense — Advertising (may use cookies for ad personalisation)

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review Google's Privacy Policy and Stripe's Privacy Policy.

6.5. Cookies & Advertising

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies — Required for user authentication and session management
Advertising Cookies — Google AdSense may use cookies to serve personalised ads based on your browsing behaviour. You can opt out of personalised advertising at Google Ads Settings
Analytics — We may use cookies to understand how you use our service

By using our services, you consent to the use of cookies as described above. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data stored in our system
Delete your account and all associated data
Withdraw consent by signing out and revoking app access in your Google Account settings

To request data deletion, please use the contact form on our About page.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you request deletion, all your data will be permanently removed within 30 days.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. Disclaimer

Tools provided by AQutoQo are for entertainment and reference purposes only. They should not be considered professional advice.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please email us at aqutoqo@gmail.com or use the contact form on our About page.