🔒 PRIVACY POLICY - Status Spark
Last Updated: April 11, 2026
Effective Date: April 1, 2026
App Name: Status Spark
Developer: Mandla Tech
Contact Email: godson@mandlatech.com
1INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Status Spark ("App", "we", "us", or "our"). Status Spark is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our App.
2INFORMATION WE COLLECT
2.1 Information from Device Storage
Storage Access Permission:
Status Spark requires access to your device's storage to provide our core functionality:
✅ What We Access:
- WhatsApp Status Files from official status directory
- Your chosen files when you tap "Save"
- Saved statuses you store in the app
- Media files you share with other apps
❌ What We DO NOT Access:
- Your private WhatsApp messages
- Your personal photos or videos
- Your contacts list
- Your call logs
- Your browser history
- Any other private data
2.2 Firebase Analytics Data & Crash Reports
We use Google Firebase Analytics to collect anonymous usage data and crash reports:
✅ Data Collected:
- App launch frequency
- Feature usage patterns
- Crash reports and error logs
- Device type and OS version
- Session duration
📧 Crash Reports: Detailed crash reports are automatically sent to godson@mandlatech.com to help us improve app stability and fix bugs faster.
❌ Data NOT Collected:
- Your name, email, or phone number
- Your location
- WhatsApp content or messages
- Personal identifiers
2.3 Ad-Related Data
We use Unity Ads to display advertisements. Unity Ads collects anonymous device and interaction data to improve ad targeting.
3HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
✅ We Use Your Data For:
- Core Functionality: Display and save WhatsApp statuses
- App Improvement: Fix crashes and optimize performance
- Advertising: Show personalized ads and keep the app free
- Analytics: Understand feature popularity and usage patterns
❌ We Do NOT Use Your Data For:
- Selling to third parties
- Marketing outside the app
- Creating user profiles
- Tracking across other apps
- Any purpose other than app functionality
4DATA STORAGE & SECURITY
4.1 Where Your Data Stays
🔒 Your Data Location:
- Local Device Storage: All saved statuses remain on YOUR device
- No Cloud Storage: We don't maintain servers storing your data
- No Cloud Backup: We don't backup your saved statuses
- No Sync Across Devices: Everything stays on YOUR device
4.2 Data Security
- 🔐 HTTPS encryption for all network traffic
- 🔒 Firebase data encrypted in transit
- 🛡️ App-specific protected directory for storage
- ✅ Android's permission system protects your data
5THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
5.1 Google Firebase
5.2 Unity Ads
- Service: Advertisement delivery
- Data: Device info and ad interactions
- Privacy Policy: Unity Privacy Policy
5.3 WhatsApp Integration
- Service: Read WhatsApp status folder (local access only)
- Data Shared: None - we only read files on your device
- Privacy Policy: WhatsApp Privacy Policy
6PERMISSIONS EXPLANATION
6.1 Storage Permission
Why We Need It:
- ✅ Read WhatsApp status files from official folder
- ✅ Save statuses you select to your device
- ✅ Manage your saved statuses gallery
6.2 Internet Permission
Why We Need It:
- ✅ Load advertisements
- ✅ Send analytics data to Firebase
- ✅ Check for app updates
7USER RIGHTS & CONTROL
7.1 Your Rights
You have the right to:
- ✅ Access: Know what data we collect about you
- ✅ Delete: Remove your data by uninstalling the app
- ✅ Opt-Out: Disable analytics in app settings
- ✅ Complaint: Contact us about privacy concerns
7.2 How to Delete Your Data
- Open Status Spark app
- Go to Settings
- Select "Clear All Data"
- Uninstall the app
- All local data is permanently deleted
8CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Status Spark is not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If we discover a child under 13 has used our app, we will promptly delete their data and not collect further information.
9INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
9.1 Data Location
- Your Device: All saved statuses stay in your device's country
- Firebase/Ads: May be processed globally by Google and Unity
- Your Control: You can opt-out by disabling permissions
10CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect new features, legal requirements, or improve clarity. Major changes will be announced in-app. The updated date shown at the top reflects when changes were made.
12LEGAL COMPLIANCE
Status Spark complies with:
- ✅ GDPR (EU General Data Protection Regulation)
- ✅ CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
- ✅ COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection)
- ✅ Android Privacy and Security Requirements
- ✅ Google Play Policies
13ACCEPTANCE
By using Status Spark, you acknowledge that:
- ✅ You have read this Privacy Policy
- ✅ You understand our privacy practices
- ✅ You accept these terms
- ✅ You consent to data collection as described
If you disagree: Please uninstall the app.