HomeGenie
Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 6, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to HomeGenie ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application HomeGenie (the "App").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the App.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide to Us
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you use the App, such as:
- Account information (if you create an account)
- Preferences and settings
- Content you generate within the App
- Feedback or correspondence you send us
2.2 Information Automatically Collected
When you access or use the App, we may automatically collect certain information:
- Device Information: Device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, mobile network information
- Usage Data: App interactions, features used, session duration, crash logs, performance data
- Log Data: IP address, access times, referring pages, and other standard server log information
2.3 Third-Party Services
The App integrates with the following third-party services that may collect information:
- Google AdMob: For displaying advertisements (see Section 4)
- Google Gemini API: For AI-powered features (see Section 5)
- Google Play Services: For app functionality and analytics
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve the App
- To process transactions and manage your account
- To send you important notices, updates, and promotional messages
- To personalize your experience and deliver relevant content
- To analyze usage trends and improve our services
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Advertising and Google AdMob
HomeGenie uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect and use data to provide personalized ads based on your interests.
4.1 Data Collected by AdMob
AdMob may collect the following information:
- Device identifiers (e.g., Android Advertising ID)
- IP address
- App usage data
- Location information (approximate, based on IP)
- Demographic and interest categories
4.2 Personalized vs. Non-Personalized Ads
By default, AdMob may serve personalized ads based on your data. You can opt out of personalized ads:
- On Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
- In-App: Check the App settings for ad preferences (if available)
4.3 AdMob Privacy Policy
For more information on how Google uses data for advertising, please visit:
5. AI Features and Google Gemini API
HomeGenie uses Google Gemini API to power AI-driven features. When you use AI features, your inputs may be sent to Google's servers for processing.
5.1 Data Sent to Gemini API
When you use AI features, we may send the following to Google:
- Text prompts and queries you enter
- Context needed for the AI to generate responses
- Conversation history (within the current session)
5.2 Google's Use of Data
Google's use of data sent to the Gemini API is governed by:
Google may use data sent to the API to improve their models and services, subject to their privacy policies.
5.3 Your Control
You can choose not to use AI features within the App. Disabling AI features will prevent data from being sent to the Gemini API.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (analytics, hosting, advertising)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
- Safety and Security: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users, us, or others
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
9. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
- Objection: Object to processing of your data
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 12.
10. Children's Privacy
The App is not directed to children under 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States. These countries may have data protection laws different from your jurisdiction. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the App and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: m.ishaqbannu@gmail.com
App: HomeGenie
