Privacy Policy for Smart Bookmarks

Last Updated: March 28, 2026

Indie Software ("we," "us," or "our") operates the Smart Bookmarks mobile application (the "Service"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service.

1. Information We Collect

We do not use analytics reporting tools that track your individual usage or device identity. We collect the following types of information when you use the Service:

• Account information: If you sign in with Google, we receive your Google Account name, email address, and profile picture. You may also use the Service as an anonymous guest, in which case no account information is collected.
• Bookmark data: The URLs, titles, descriptions, and categories that you save as bookmarks. This content is created entirely by you.
• Webpage metadata: When you save a bookmark, the app may fetch the corresponding webpage to extract metadata such as the page title, description, and thumbnail image. This request originates from your device and is sent directly to the bookmarked website.
• Crash reports: If the app crashes, diagnostic information (device model, OS version, app state at the time of the crash) is automatically sent to Firebase Crashlytics to help us fix bugs. This data does not include your bookmarks or account information.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To sync your bookmarks across devices when you are signed in (via Firebase Firestore).
• To authenticate your identity and maintain your session (via Firebase Authentication).
• To send you push notifications about app activity, if you have granted notification permission (via Firebase Cloud Messaging).
• To generate AI-powered summaries of your bookmarks on your device (via Google ML Kit — processing happens locally and your content is not sent to external servers for this feature).
• To diagnose crashes and improve app stability (via Firebase Crashlytics).
• To deliver app configuration updates without requiring a full app update (via Firebase Remote Config).
• To process background tasks such as syncing pending bookmarks (via Android WorkManager).

3. Third-Party Services

The Service integrates the following third-party services, each with its own privacy practices:

• Firebase (Google LLC): Used for authentication, cloud database (Firestore), push notifications (FCM), crash reporting (Crashlytics), analytics (Firebase Analytics), and remote configuration, and server-side processing (Cloud Functions). See the Firebase Privacy and Security page.
• Google Sign-In / Credential Manager: Used to authenticate you with your Google Account. See the Google Privacy Policy.
• Google ML Kit: Used for on-device AI summarization of bookmarks. Summarization processing occurs entirely on your device; no bookmark content is sent to Google for this feature. See the ML Kit Terms of Service.
• Google Play Billing: Used to process optional in-app donations. All payment transactions are handled securely by Google. We do not receive or store your payment card details. See the Google Privacy Policy.
• Bookmarked websites: When the app fetches metadata for a URL you save, your device sends a standard HTTP/S request to that website. The website may log your IP address as part of its normal server operation. We have no control over those websites' privacy practices.

4. Data Storage and Retention

• Local storage: Your bookmarks and app settings are stored locally on your device using a Room database and Android DataStore. This data remains on your device until you clear the app data or uninstall the app.
• Cloud storage: If you are signed in, your bookmarks are also synced to Firebase Firestore and Firebase Storage under your account. You can delete your cloud data by deleting your account from within the app.
• Anonymous sessions: Data associated with an anonymous guest session is stored locally only and is not synced to the cloud.

5. Device Permissions

The app requests the following Android permissions:

• Internet & Network/Wi-Fi State: Required to sync bookmarks, fetch webpage metadata, and communicate with Firebase services.
• Notifications (POST_NOTIFICATIONS): Used to deliver push notifications about bookmark processing and app updates. You can revoke this permission at any time in your device settings.
• Receive Boot Completed: Used to reschedule background sync tasks after the device restarts.
• Schedule Exact Alarm / Use Exact Alarm: Used to schedule precise background tasks for bookmark processing.
• Vibrate: Used for haptic feedback in the app interface.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. Your bookmark data is only shared with Firebase (Google) as the cloud infrastructure provider, as described above. We do not share your data with any other third parties except as required by law.

7. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

8. Your Rights and Choices

• You may use the Service as an anonymous guest to avoid providing any account information.
• You can revoke notification permissions at any time in your device settings.
• You can delete your account and associated cloud data from within the app settings.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: playstore@indiesoftware.com.ar