This Privacy Policy explains how Zavi Shorts ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you use our mobile application (package ID com.zavishorts.app), website (https://zavishorts.thecodesplitter.com), and related services (collectively, the "Service").
By using the Service, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.
1. Information we collect
Account information
When you create an account, we may collect your email address, username, display name, profile photo, cover image, and bio. We may also store your preferred app language so the Service and support tools can show the correct locale.
Content you create
Videos, photos, slideshows, captions, comments, likes, bookmarks, and other content you upload or interact with on the Service.
Usage and device data
- App interactions (views, follows, taps)
- Device type, OS version, and approximate diagnostics
- IP address and general location derived from network data
- Crash logs and performance metrics
- Push notification tokens (for example Firebase Cloud Messaging tokens) so we can deliver alerts you opt into
Device or other IDs
The Service collects and shares device or other identifiersas defined in Google Play's Data safety categories. These may include identifiers such as:
- Advertising ID / Google Advertising ID (or equivalent resettable advertising identifiers)
- Android ID or similar app/device instance identifiers
- Other IDs used by advertising, analytics, or messaging SDKs to recognize a device or installation
We collect and share these IDs primarily through third-party SDKs embedded in the app (notably Google AdMob and mediation partners such as InMobi where configured, and Firebase for push messaging). Identifiers may be transmitted off your device to us and/or to those partners.
We use device or other IDs for:
- Advertising or marketing — to display, target, and measure ads (including rewarded, banner, interstitial, and native ads)
- App functionality — for example delivering push notifications and maintaining reliable messaging delivery
You can often limit ad personalization in your device settings (for example Android's advertising / ads settings, or "Opt out of Ads Personalization"). Resetting your advertising ID may also reduce cross-app ad tracking. Doing so may not remove ads; ads may still appear in a less personalized form.
Device location (GPS) for Watch & Earn
With your permission, the app may request precise location (GPS) on a one-time or occasional basis so we can determine your country and assign a fair Watch & Earn coin rate tier (Tier 1, 2, or 3). We do this to keep earn rates consistent and fair across regions.
- Location is requested while you use the app (when in use). We do not request background or continuous location tracking.
- We use the GPS reading primarily to derive your country (and related earn-tier settings). We may send coordinates to our servers so we can verify country and save your tier on your account.
- Providing location is optional. If you decline or skip location, you can still use the Service; Watch & Earn will use a default Tier 3 rate. You can update or re-detect location later in Settings.
- We do not use GPS location to sell your data, for independent third-party marketing, or as continuous location tracking for advertising.
Media permissions
With your permission, the app may access your camera, microphone, and photo library so you can create and upload shorts. We do not access these sensors without your action.
2. How we use information
- Provide, operate, and improve the Service
- Authenticate users and secure accounts (including email OTP)
- Set and update your Watch & Earn country / coin-rate tier from optional GPS country detection
- Personalize feeds and recommendations
- Enable social features (follow, like, comment, profile)
- Show and measure advertisements using device or other IDs via ad partners
- Deliver push notifications you enable
- Store and deliver media via trusted cloud providers
- Respond to support requests and enforce our Terms
- Comply with legal obligations
3. How we share information
We may share information with:
- Service providers that help us host media, send email, reverse-geocode or verify country for earn tiers, or run infrastructure (for example cloud storage and database providers), under appropriate safeguards
- Advertising and measurement partners (including Google AdMob and mediation partners such as InMobi where configured), which may receive device or other IDs and related usage data to deliver, personalize, and measure ads
- Messaging / infrastructure partners (for example Firebase / Google) that process device tokens and related identifiers to deliver push notifications
- Other users, when you publish public profile details or content
- Legal authorities, when required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share personal information with third parties for their independent marketing outside of advertising networks that show ads inside our Service as described above.
4. Data retention
We retain account and content data while your account is active and as needed to operate the Service. Country code and earn-tier settings tied to your account are kept while the account is active so we can apply the correct coin rates. You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data as described on our Delete Account page. Some residual logs may be retained for security, fraud prevention, or legal compliance for a limited period. Advertising partners may retain identifiers according to their own retention policies.
5. Security
We use industry-standard measures to protect data in transit and at rest. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; please use a strong unique password for your email and keep your device updated.
6. Advertising and revenue sharing
We show advertisements in the Service (including rewarded, banner, interstitial, and native ads served by Google AdMob and mediation partners such as InMobi where configured). Ad partners may collect and share device or other IDs and usage data to deliver and measure ads according to their own policies (for example Google Privacy Policy).
This aligns with our Google Play Data safety disclosures: Device or other IDs are declared as collected and shared for advertising or marketing (and, where applicable, app functionality such as push delivery).
GPS location used for Watch & Earn tier assignment is separate from advertising measurement. We do not use that GPS country-detection flow as continuous location tracking for ads.
We share a portion of advertising revenue with eligible creators based on qualified views (watches of about five seconds or longer). View and engagement metrics used for payouts are stored on our servers. Creating content and using the Service means you acknowledge that ads may be shown and that creator revenue sharing may apply.
7. Children's privacy
The Service is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided data, contact us at contact.zavishorts@gmail.com and we will take appropriate action.
8. Your choices and rights
- Update profile information in the app
- Allow, deny, or later change location, camera, microphone, and photo permissions in your device settings
- Decline GPS for earn tiers (default Tier 3) or update your country / tier later under Settings → Earn location / tier
- Limit ad personalization or reset your advertising ID in device settings where available
- Disable notification permission in device settings to stop most push alerts
- Request access, correction, or deletion by emailing contact.zavishorts@gmail.com
- Delete your account using the process at /delete-account
Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under applicable privacy laws (for example GDPR or CCPA). Contact us to exercise those rights.
9. International transfers
Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for such transfers.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised version on this page and update the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes means you accept the updated policy.
11. Contact us
Privacy questions: contact.zavishorts@gmail.com
Support: contact.zavishorts@gmail.com
Website: https://zavishorts.thecodesplitter.com