Privacy Policy

Overview

Football Zone ("we", "us", or "our") is a wallpaper application developed by DovDovDev. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our app. By using Football Zone, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Usage Data — wallpapers viewed, liked, downloaded, and set as wallpaper (stored locally on your device).
• Device Information — device type and OS version (used only for app compatibility).
• Advertising Data — collected by Google AdMob to display relevant ads (see Ad Partners section).
• Analytics Data — app usage statistics (screens viewed, session duration, feature interactions) collected anonymously by Firebase Analytics to help us improve the app.
• Crash Reports — error logs and device state at the time of a crash, collected by Firebase Crashlytics to help us fix bugs quickly.
• Purchase Data — subscription status managed by Google Play Billing (we do not store payment details).
• Saved Images — wallpapers you choose to download are saved to your device's local storage (Pictures/FootballZone folder). We do not upload these images anywhere.

We do not collect your name, email address, phone number, or location without your consent.

How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve app features (wallpaper recommendations, favorites, collections).
• To display relevant advertisements via Google AdMob.
• To process and verify Premium subscription status.
• To send optional daily wallpaper notifications (only if you enable this feature in Settings).
• To automatically change your wallpaper at scheduled times (only if you enable Auto Wallpaper or Schedule features).
• To restore scheduled wallpaper alarms after device reboot (only if scheduling is active).
• To analyze app performance and fix bugs.

Advertising & Ad Partners

Football Zone uses Google AdMob to display ads. AdMob may collect and use data to serve personalized ads based on your interests. This includes:

• Advertising ID (GAID)
• IP address and approximate location
• App usage and interaction data

You can opt out of personalized ads in your device settings: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization.

For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

Premium Subscription

Football Zone offers a Premium subscription with a 3-day free trial, processed through Google Play Billing. We do not store or have access to your payment information. All billing is handled securely by Google. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time through the Google Play Store.

Device Permissions

Football Zone requests the following Android permissions:

• Internet & Network State — to load wallpapers and check connectivity.
• Set Wallpaper — to apply wallpapers to your home/lock screen.
• Read Media Images / Storage — to save downloaded wallpapers to your gallery.
• Post Notifications — to show wallpaper change and daily reminders (only if enabled).
• Receive Boot Completed — to restore scheduled wallpaper alarms after a device restart.
• Schedule Exact Alarm — to change wallpapers at the exact times you set in the Schedule feature.

All permissions are used solely for the features described. We never access your camera, contacts, microphone, or location.

Data Storage & Retention

• Most data (favorites, collections, settings) is stored locally on your device.
• We do not maintain a user account database.
• Cached wallpaper data is stored temporarily and can be cleared from Settings → Clear Cache.
• Wallpapers you download are saved to your device's Pictures/FootballZone folder and remain until you delete them.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information. App data is stored locally on your device using Android's secure SharedPreferences and Room database. Network requests use HTTPS encryption. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Children's Privacy

Football Zone is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Third-Party Services

Our app integrates the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

• Google AdMob — Advertising
• Google Play Billing — Subscriptions
• Google Firebase Analytics — Anonymous usage analytics
• Google Firebase Crashlytics — Crash reporting
• Coil — Image loading (no data collection)

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request deletion of your data.
• Opt out of personalized advertising.
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the address below.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.