About this policy

This Privacy Policy applies to the World Map & Countries mobile application (the “Application”), provided by Hello World Games Apps (“we,” “our,” or “us”). The Application is offered as an ad-supported service and is intended for use as is.

Information We Collect

When you download and use the Application, we may collect certain information, including:

  • Your device’s IP address
  • The pages or features you use and the date and time of use
  • The time spent in the Application
  • Your device’s operating system
  • Your device’s advertising identifier (e.g., Google Advertising ID/AAID on Android or IDFA on iOS), when available

No precise location: we do not collect precise GPS location data.

How We Use Information

We may use the collected information to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Application
  • Personalize content and understand usage trends
  • Communicate important updates, required notices, or promotional offers

Advertising & AdMob

Our Application displays ads using Google AdMob. AdMob and its partners may collect and process certain information from your device to show ads, measure their performance, and help prevent fraud.

Data that may be collected by AdMob and partners (see AdMob’s privacy resources for full details):

  • Advertising identifiers (e.g., Google Advertising ID / AAID on Android, IDFA on iOS)
  • IP address, approximate location (derived from IP), device and network information, app interactions (e.g., screens viewed)
  • Information used for ad delivery, frequency capping, ad reporting/measurement, and fraud detection

Personalized vs. non-personalized ads. In some regions (e.g., the EEA/UK), we use Google’s User Messaging Platform (UMP) to obtain your consent for personalized ads. You can choose non-personalized ads, which use contextual information rather than your past activity.

Your choices:

  • Where available, use the in-app consent dialog to switch between personalized and non-personalized ads.
  • Manage Google ad settings at adssettings.google.com.
  • Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Reset/Delete advertising ID; you may also toggle “Opt out of Ads Personalization” (wording may vary).
  • iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking; you can also limit Apple Advertising or reset the IDFA (options vary by iOS version).

For more information, please review:

Note: We do not directly receive your precise GPS location from AdMob. Approximate location may be inferred from your IP address for ad relevance and reporting.

Third-Party Services

The Application uses third-party services that may collect information to help us improve our services. Please review their privacy policies:

Sharing of Information

We may disclose collected information:

  • When required by law (e.g., to comply with subpoenas or legal processes)
  • When necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others, or to investigate fraud
  • With trusted service providers that work on our behalf and under confidentiality obligations

Opt-Out Rights

You may stop all collection of information by uninstalling the Application at any time using your device’s standard uninstall process.

Data Retention

We retain information as long as you use the Application and for a reasonable period afterward. To request deletion of your data, contact us at thehelloworld.apps@gmail.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided information, we will promptly delete it. If you believe your child has shared personal data with us, please contact us at thehelloworld.apps@gmail.com.

Security

We implement physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards designed to protect the information we process and maintain. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page, and continued use of the Application after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

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

Email: thehelloworld.apps@gmail.com

This page was generated with help from App Privacy Policy Generator and adapted for clarity and readability.