Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 28, 2026

⚠️ IMPORTANT: This app is NOT for children under 13 years old.

1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to ShortsCoin. We respect your privacy and protect your personal data. This policy explains what we collect and how we use it.

2. WHAT WE COLLECT

ACCOUNT INFO:
• Name and username
• Email address
• Phone number (for verification)
• Profile picture
• Password (encrypted)

YOUR CONTENT:
• Short videos you upload
• Comments and messages
• Captions and hashtags
• Likes and shares

USAGE DATA:
• Device model and OS version
• How you use the app
• Watch time
• IP address
• Crash logs

COINS & REWARDS:
• Virtual coin balance
• Transaction history
• UPI ID for withdrawals (only when you request)

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFO

• To run the app and show you content
• To personalize your video feed
• To process coin redemptions
• To send notifications (you can turn these off)
• To stop fraud and abuse
• To follow legal requirements

4. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES WE USE

FIREBASE (by Google):
• Login authentication
• Database storage
• Video storage
• Push notifications
Privacy: firebase.google.com/support/privacy

GOOGLE ADMOB:
• Showing ads in the app
Privacy: policies.google.com/privacy

PLAYTIME SDK:
• Rewarded app features

5. DATA SECURITY

• Your data is stored on Firebase servers
• We use encryption (HTTPS/TLS)
• Videos are stored securely
• WE DO NOT SELL YOUR DATA to anyone

6. YOUR RIGHTS

YOU CAN:
• View your profile data
• Edit your information
• Delete your reels and comments
• Turn off notifications in settings

DELETE YOUR ACCOUNT:
Go to: Menu → Delete Account

When you delete, we remove:
✓ Your profile
✓ All your videos
✓ Your comments and messages
✓ Your coins history
✓ Follower data

Note: Some data stays for 90 days for legal/fraud reasons.

7. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY (COPPA)

ShortsCoin is NOT for kids under 13.

• We don't knowingly collect data from children under 13
• If you are under 13, DO NOT USE this app
• Parents: Contact us if your child under 13 used the app

8. INTERNATIONAL USERS

Your data may be stored in US, Europe, or Asia. We follow data protection laws.

9. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this policy. Check the app for updates.

10. CONTACT US

Email: shorts.coins.contact@gmail.com
Response time: 24-48 hours

Address: ShortsCoin Digital Services, Tohana, Haryana 125120, India