📋 1. Information We Collect

1.1 Your Files (Local Processing Only)

All file operations happen entirely on your device:

1.2 Information NOT Collected from Files

We do NOT access or collect:

• Contents of your archive files
• File names or metadata
• Your personal documents or data

1.3 Information Collected by Third-Party Advertising

Our app displays advertisements provided by Google AdMob to support free access. AdMob may automatically collect:

Data Type	Purpose	Shared With
Device Advertising ID	Ad personalization & attribution	Google (AdMob)
Approximate Location (IP-based)	Geo-targeted advertising	Google (AdMob)
App Interaction Data	Ad performance analytics	Google (AdMob)
Device Information	Ad compatibility & delivery	Google (AdMob)

📢 2. Advertising

Tar GZ Explorer is a free app supported by advertisements. We use Google AdMob to display ads, which may include:

• Banner ads - Small ads displayed within the app
• Interstitial ads - Full-screen ads at natural breaks
• App open ads - Shown when opening the app

2.1 Ad Personalization & Your Choices

You have control over ad personalization:

• Consent Dialog: Users in EU/EEA/UK see a consent dialog on first launch
• Android Settings: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
• Google Ad Settings: adssettings.google.com

Note: Opting out won't reduce the number of ads, but they may be less relevant to your interests.

💾 3. Data Storage

All data processing occurs entirely on your device:

• Archive Files: Processed locally using your device's storage
• Extracted Files: Saved to your device's Downloads folder
• App Preferences: Stored locally on your device
• Temporary Cache: Automatically cleaned after use
• Advertising Data: Managed by Google AdMob per their policies

⚙️ 4. Permissions We Request

Permission	Purpose
Storage Access	Read archive files and save extracted content
Internet Access	Display advertisements and In-App Review
Network State	Check connectivity for ad loading

🤝 5. Data Sharing

We do NOT sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share data only in these circumstances:

• Advertising Partners: Device identifiers with Google AdMob for ad delivery
• Legal Requirements: When required by law

Your archive files and their contents are never shared with anyone.

🔗 6. Third-Party Services

Service	Purpose	Privacy Policy
Google AdMob	Displaying advertisements	View Policy
Google Play Services	In-App Review feature	View Policy

👶 7. Children's Privacy

Our app is suitable for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app complies with COPPA requirements. Ads shown comply with Google's child-directed content policies.

🌍 8. International Users

The app functions identically regardless of your location. File processing is local and complies with GDPR and other international privacy regulations. Ad-related data is handled per Google's global policies.

⚖️ 9. Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA)

Depending on your location, you have these rights:

• Right to Access: Request information about data collected
• Right to Deletion: Uninstall app to remove all local data
• Right to Opt-out: Disable personalized advertising
• Reset Ad ID: Settings → Google → Ads → Reset advertising ID
• Google Data: Manage at Google Privacy Controls

📝 10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

📧 11. Contact Us