Mobile IC Checker — Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Users are encouraged to review it periodically.
MIC App values and protects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our application.
Information We Collect
We use several Firebase and Google services that may automatically collect certain types of technical and usage-related information.
1. Firebase Analytics
Firebase Analytics may collect:
- Device information
- App usage events
- Session data
- Country/region information
This information is used only to improve app performance and user experience.
2. Firebase Cloud Messaging (Push Notifications)
Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) may collect:
- Device token
- Notification delivery information
This data is used only for sending app notifications.
3. Firebase In-App Messaging
- App events
- Device information
- User interaction with messages
Used to display in-app informational messages.
4. Firebase Remote Config
- App version
- Device information
- Configuration and feature settings
Firebase Remote Config is used to dynamically manage app behavior, feature availability, update requirements, ad controls, and related settings.
5. Firebase Firestore Database
Our application uses Firebase Firestore to store and retrieve non-personal IC-related data.
- IC codes and related technical information
- Trending IC searches
- Popular search suggestions
- Unknown or unavailable IC searches
The app may anonymously store searched IC codes and search frequency information to:
- Improve search suggestions
- Show trending ICs
- Improve future database updates
- Enhance search accuracy
We do not collect or store:
- User names
- Email addresses
- Phone numbers
- Passwords
- Personal identities
- Location data
Search tracking is completely anonymous and used only for app improvement purposes.
6. Firebase Crashlytics
Firebase Crashlytics may collect:
- Crash logs
- Device information
- App version
- Stack traces
Used only for fixing crashes and improving app stability.
7. Firebase App Check
Firebase App Check is used to help protect the app and backend services from abuse, unauthorized access, and automated traffic.
Advertising
We use Google AdMob to display advertisements inside the app.
AdMob may collect and process certain information, including:
- Advertising ID
- Device information
- IP address
- Ad interaction data
- App usage information
Ads may be personalized or non-personalized depending on your region and consent choices.
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, and Switzerland, we request user consent before serving personalized advertisements in accordance with GDPR.
Users may:
- Accept or reject personalized ads
- Change consent preferences where applicable
Google and its advertising partners may process data according to their own privacy policies. More information: policies.google.com/technologies/ads
Subscriptions and In-App Purchases
The app offers optional subscription-based in-app purchases through Google Play Billing. Available subscription plans may include monthly and yearly premium options that remove advertisements and provide an enhanced user experience.
All payments are securely processed and managed by Google Play.
We do not collect, store, or have access to:
- Credit card information
- Debit card information
- Bank account details
- Payment credentials
Subscription status may be stored locally on your device and verified through Google Play Billing in order to provide premium features and restore purchases. Users can manage or cancel subscriptions at any time through their Google Play account subscription settings.
Internet Requirement
Some app features require an active internet connection. Features that may require internet access include:
- Online IC database
- Search suggestions
- Trending ICs
- Ads and rewarded ads
- Remote configuration updates
- App update checks
How We Use Information
- Improve app performance
- Enhance user experience
- Provide search suggestions
- Show trending ICs
- Improve IC database quality
- Diagnose crashes and issues
- Maintain app security
- Deliver notifications
- Manage advertisements and app features
Data Sharing
We do not sell user data.
However, limited technical and usage-related data may be processed by trusted third-party services including:
- Google Firebase
- Google AdMob
- Google Play Services
These services process information according to their own privacy policies.
User Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your data
- Request correction or deletion
- Withdraw consent
- Object to certain types of data usage
To exercise these rights, contact us at: contactus@micsolutions.app
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact: contactus@micsolutions.app