Overview
Pingly ("we", "our", or "us") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your information. This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when you use our mobile application.
Pingly is designed to allow users to send WhatsApp messages without saving phone numbers. We prioritize privacy, minimal data collection, and transparency.
✦ We do not store your personal data on any external servers. All core interactions happen directly through WhatsApp using secure deep links.
Information We Collect
Pingly does not collect or store personally identifiable information on external servers, such as:
- Names
- Contacts
- Phone numbers
- Message content
All message interactions occur directly through WhatsApp using secure deep links.
To enhance user experience, Pingly may store limited information locally on your device, including:
- Recently used phone numbers
- Recently sent messages (if applicable)
✦ This data is stored only on your device, never transmitted to our servers, and can be removed by clearing app data or uninstalling the app.
We use Firebase Analytics to understand app usage and improve functionality. This may include:
- App usage behavior (screen views, interactions)
- Device information (model, OS version)
- Approximate location (country/region level)
This data is aggregated and anonymized.
We use Firebase Crashlytics to monitor app stability. This may collect:
- Crash reports
- Device state at the time of crash
- OS version and device type
This helps us identify and fix technical issues quickly.
We use Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect:
- Advertising ID
- Device information
- Approximate location
- Ad interaction data
AdMob may use cookies or similar technologies to serve personalized or non-personalized ads. Learn more →
How We Use Information
We use collected data to:
- Provide core app functionality
- Improve user experience and maintain recent activity history
- Fix crashes and bugs
- Analyze usage trends
- Deliver advertisements
Data Sharing & Disclosure
✦ We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
We may share limited data with:
- Google Firebase (Analytics & Crashlytics)
- Google AdMob (Advertising)
These third-party services process data according to their own privacy policies.
Data Storage & Security
- All locally stored data remains on your device
- We do not maintain any external database of user data
- Third-party services follow industry-standard security practices
Data Retention
Local data remains until you clear app data or uninstall the app.
✦ We do not retain user data on any external servers.
Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Limit ad personalization through your device settings
- Clear app data at any time
- Stop using the app if you disagree with this policy
Children's Privacy
Pingly is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
Third-Party Services
Pingly may redirect users to third-party apps such as WhatsApp. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external services.
International Users
Pingly is available globally. By using the app, you understand that your data may be processed by third-party services (such as Google) in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, we'd love to hear from you.
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