At Codewright Marketing Solutions Pvt Ltd, we are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This statement explains how TickleByte ensures compliance with these regulations and provides users with their data rights.

GDPR & CCPA Compliance Statement for TickleByte

Codewright Marketing Solutions Pvt Ltd (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting user privacy and ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This statement explains how we handle data collection, user rights, and compliance under these laws.

By using TickleByte, you acknowledge and agree to this compliance statement.

1. Scope of GDPR & CCPA Compliance

This statement applies to:

  • Users in the European Economic Area (EEA) under GDPR.
  • Users in California, USA, under CCPA.
  • All users who wish to exercise their rights regarding personal data.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, and profile picture (if uploaded).
  • Device Information: Device model, operating system, and app version.
  • Usage Data: App interactions, session duration, and feature usage.
  • Ad Interaction Data: How users engage with advertisements.
  • Crash & Performance Data: Diagnostic logs for troubleshooting.

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial information, biometric data, or government-issued IDs.

3. Legal Basis for Data Collection (GDPR Users)

For users in the EEA, we process data under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent: When users grant explicit permission (e.g., enabling NSFW content, opting into personalized ads).
  • Contractual Necessity: To provide the core functionality of the app.
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve user experience, conduct analytics, and prevent fraud.
  • Legal Obligation: When required by law (e.g., law enforcement requests).

4. User Rights Under GDPR

EEA users have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of stored personal data.
  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or outdated information.
  • Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten): Request deletion of personal data.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use personal data.
  • Right to Data Portability: Request data in a structured format.
  • Right to Object: Withdraw consent for certain types of data processing (e.g., personalized ads).

How to Exercise These Rights

Users can submit a data request by contacting us at connect@cwmspvtltd.com

  • Requests will be processed within 30 days as required by GDPR regulations.

5. CCPA Privacy Rights (California Users)

California residents have the following rights under CCPA:

  • Right to Know: Request details on personal data collected in the last 12 months.
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal data.
  • Right to Opt-Out: Decline the sale of personal data (we do not sell user data).
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: Users exercising privacy rights will not face service limitations.

How to Submit a CCPA Request

California users can email connect@cwmspvtltd.com with the subject “CCPA Data Request.”

  • Requests will be processed within 30 days as per CCPA regulations.

6. Data Retention Policy

We retain data only as long as necessary for operational, legal, and security purposes:

  • User account data is retained until the user deletes their account.
  • App usage analytics are stored for 12 months before deletion.
  • Crash logs and diagnostics are retained for 6 months.
  • Ad-related data follows Google AdMob’s retention policies.

Once a user requests account deletion, all personal data is permanently erased within 30 days.

7. Data Security & Protection Measures

We implement the following safeguards:

  • End-to-end encryption for data transmission.
  • Google Firebase Security Rules to prevent unauthorized access.
  • Regular security audits to monitor for vulnerabilities.
  • No storage of financial data (all payments are processed through app stores).

While we employ industry-standard security, no online service is 100% secure, and users should protect their login credentials.

8. Advertising, Cookies, and Data Sharing

  • TickleByte uses Google AdMob to serve ads.
  • Advertisers may collect device identifiers, interaction data, and behavioral metrics for ad targeting.
  • Users can opt out of personalized ads in Google and Apple settings.

For more details, refer to our Advertising & Monetization Policy at ticklebyte.app/ads-policy.

Cookie Policy

  • Our website and app may use cookies to store preferences and track engagement.
  • Users can disable cookies in browser settings.
  • For details, visit our Cookie Policy at ticklebyte.app/cookie-policy.

9. Sharing of Data with Third Parties

We do not sell personal data. However, we may share data with:

  • Service Providers: Google Firebase (authentication & analytics), Google AdMob (advertising).
  • Law Enforcement: When legally required to comply with investigations.
  • Business Transfers: If we undergo a merger or acquisition, user data may be transferred with notice.

10. Compliance with Google Play & Apple App Store

This policy aligns with:

  • Google Play Developer Data Safety Requirements.
  • Apple App Store Privacy Guidelines.
  • GDPR & CCPA compliance obligations.

If there are conflicts between this policy and app store requirements, we will update our practices accordingly.

11. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

  • This policy is governed by the laws of Gurgaon, Haryana, India.
  • Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Gurgaon, Haryana, India.
  • Legal inquiries should be directed to connect@cwmspvtltd.com.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this compliance statement periodically.

  • Users will be notified of significant updates via in-app notifications and updates on ticklebyte.app.
  • The latest version of this policy will always be available on our website.

13. Contact Information

For any questions about data privacy rights, compliance, or legal matters, contact:

By using TickleByte, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this GDPR & CCPA Compliance Statement.