Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how GED File Viewer ("the App", "we", "us", or "our") handles information when you use the application.

By installing or using GED File Viewer, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information You Provide

GED File Viewer does not require you to create an account or provide personal information simply to open and view a GEDCOM file.

When you select a GEDCOM file, the application may process information contained within that file. A GEDCOM file can contain family-history information such as:

• Names
• Family relationships
• Birth information
• Death information
• Marriage information
• Notes and other genealogy records

You are responsible for the files you choose to open and for ensuring that you have the appropriate rights and permissions to access and use their contents.

3. GEDCOM File Processing

The primary purpose of the App is to read and display GEDCOM files selected by you.

GEDCOM files are processed on your Android device for features such as viewing individuals, exploring family relationships, searching, generating statistics, and managing bookmarks or recent files.

We do not sell your GEDCOM family-history files or their contents.

You should use appropriate caution when opening files containing information about living or otherwise private individuals.

4. Device and Technical Information

The App and its integrated third-party services may automatically process limited technical information needed to operate, secure, maintain, and improve the application.

Depending on the services being used, this information may include:

• Device type and model
• Operating system and version
• Application version
• IP address
• Basic network information
• Crash or diagnostic information
• Advertising-related identifiers
• General interaction information

The exact information collected may depend on your device, Android settings, consent choices, and the third-party services enabled in the App.

5. Advertising

GED File Viewer may display advertisements using Google AdMob.

Advertising providers may process information such as advertising identifiers, device information, approximate location derived from network information, and interaction information for purposes such as displaying, measuring, and improving advertisements, subject to applicable settings and regulations.

Advertising personalization may depend on your device settings, applicable law, and choices presented by Google or the App.

For more information about how Google handles information, please review Google's privacy documentation.

6. Notifications

The App may use notification services to provide optional notifications such as application updates, maintenance information, feature announcements, or other relevant messages.

Notifications require the appropriate Android permission where applicable. You can control notification permissions through your Android device settings.

7. Third-Party Services

GED File Viewer may use third-party services to provide advertising, notifications, application updates, analytics, crash reporting, or other supporting functionality.

These services may include, where applicable:

• Google Play Services
• Google AdMob
• Google Play In-App Updates
• OneSignal
• Other services required for application operation

Third-party providers may process information according to their own privacy policies and terms. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these providers for additional information about their data practices.

8. Internet and Network Access

The App uses Internet and network access for functionality such as advertisements, notifications, application updates, maintenance information, and other supporting services.

Opening and reading a GEDCOM file does not require you to upload the file to a server as part of the core viewing functionality.

9. Local Storage and Application Data

The App may store application-related information locally on your device to provide features such as recent files, favorites, bookmarks, preferences, and reading-related information.

Local application data may be removed when you clear the application's data, uninstall the application, or use applicable device management controls.

10. File and Storage Permissions

Depending on your Android version and the method you use to select files, the App may request access to files or media on your device.

These permissions are used to allow you to select and open compatible GEDCOM files and provide the application's file viewing functionality.

The App does not require broad access to your personal files simply to use its basic interface.

11. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information or GEDCOM family history data.

Information may be processed or shared with service providers when necessary to provide application functions, including advertising, notifications, updates, security, diagnostics, or other supporting services.

We may also disclose information when required by applicable law, legal process, or a valid governmental request.

12. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information handled by the application. However, no electronic storage or transmission method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

You are responsible for protecting your device and for maintaining appropriate backups of important GEDCOM files.

13. Children's Privacy

GED File Viewer is not specifically directed toward children. We do not knowingly request personal information from children through the application.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information through the App, please contact us so that appropriate action can be considered.

14. Your Choices

Depending on your Android version and available settings, you may be able to:

• Disable notifications.
• Manage advertising preferences.
• Reset or restrict application permissions.
• Clear application data stored locally.
• Uninstall the application.

15. Data Retention

GEDCOM files selected by you are handled according to the application's local file-management functionality.

Third-party service providers may retain technical, advertising, notification, or diagnostic information according to their own retention policies.

16. Links to Third-Party Websites

The App may contain links to external websites, support pages, or third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any external service before providing information to it.

17. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the application, services, legal requirements, or data practices.

When changes are made, the updated policy will be published with a revised "Last Updated" date.

18. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the privacy practices of GED File Viewer, please contact us:

19. Summary

GED File Viewer is primarily designed to process GEDCOM family-history files selected by the user. The application may store certain app-related information locally and may use third-party services for advertising, notifications, updates, and technical support.

We do not sell your GEDCOM files or their family-history contents. You remain responsible for the files you open, the information contained in them, and how you share that information.