🌍 World Atlas

This Privacy Policy describes how DL Technologies ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use the World Atlas App mobile application (the "App"). Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your information and how we will treat it.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our App, we and our third-party advertising partners automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers (such as Advertising ID)
• Usage Data: Countries viewed, learning progress, session duration, frequency of use, and app interactions
• Advertising Data: Information about ads viewed, clicked, or interacted with
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, time zone settings, and general location data (country/city level)

1.2 Information You Provide

We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use the App. However, if you contact us for support, we may collect your email address and any information you choose to provide.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the App and its educational content
• Track your learning progress and country exploration
• Provide personalized advertisements relevant to your interests
• Analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Personalized Advertising

We display personalized advertisements in the App through third-party advertising partners. These partners may collect and use information about your device and app usage to show you ads tailored to your interests.

Advertising Partners: We work with advertising networks that may use cookies, SDKs, and similar technologies to collect information for ad personalization. These partners include Google AdMob and other advertising networks.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Advertising Partners: To deliver personalized ads
• Service Providers: Third parties that perform services on our behalf (analytics, hosting, customer support)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as necessary to provide the App and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Usage and advertising data are typically retained for up to 24 months unless a longer retention period is required by law.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Mozambique. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access the information we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your information
• The right to object to or restrict certain processing
• The right to opt out of personalized advertising

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@dltechapps.com.

9. Age Verification and Restriction

The World Atlas App is intended for users who are 13 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 13. By using the App, you represent and warrant that you are at least 13 years old. If we become aware that a user is under 13, we will take immediate steps to terminate their access and delete any information collected. If you believe someone under 13 is using the App, please contact us immediately.

10. Third-Party Links

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy in the App and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. EU Representative (Article 27 GDPR)

FGND Core GmbH
Hauptstrasse 151, 10827 Berlin, Germany
Email: dl-technologies@core-privacy.eu

This contact is for GDPR-related privacy matters and requests from EU supervisory authorities and individuals in the EU.

13. Contact Us

14. Definitions

• Application/App: The World Atlas App mobile application
• Company/We/Us/Our: DL Technologies, located in Mozambique
• Device: Any device that can access the App (smartphone, tablet, etc.)
• Personal Data: Information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual
• Usage Data: Data collected automatically about your use of the App, including countries explored and learning progress
• You/User: An individual 13 years or older using the App