Privacy Policy for WhatsApp Export Manager

Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 8, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how WhatsApp Export Manager ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our mobile application (the "Service").

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Definitions

• Application: WhatsApp Export Manager, the mobile app provided by us.
• Service: The Application.
• Personal Data: Any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
• Usage Data: Data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself.
• Device Information: Information about your device including device model, operating system, and identifiers.

Core Privacy Principle

Important: All WhatsApp conversation data you import is stored completely on your device. We do not upload, transmit, or have access to any of your conversation content, messages, or media files. Your chat history remains private and under your control at all times.

What We Collect

Data We DO NOT Collect

• Conversation content: We do not collect, access, or upload any WhatsApp messages, chat content, or conversation history
• Media files: We do not collect or upload any images, videos, audio, or documents from your imported chats
• Contact information: We do not collect participant names or phone numbers from your chats
• Personal identifiers: We do not collect your name, email address, or any account credentials

Data We Collect

Device and Advertising Information

• Advertising Identifier: Android Advertising ID or iOS IDFA (Identifier for Advertisers) for serving advertisements
• Device Information: Device model, operating system version, app version, and language settings
• Diagnostic Data: Crash reports and technical logs to improve app stability (if app crashes occur)

Local Data Storage

The following data is stored locally on your device only and is never uploaded:

• Imported WhatsApp chat messages and conversation history
• Media attachments (images, videos, audio files, documents)
• Chat metadata (dates, participant names, message timestamps)
• Search indexes for finding messages
• App preferences and settings

How We Use Data

• Provide the Service: Import, parse, store, and display WhatsApp chat exports on your local device
• Display Advertising: Show advertisements via Google AdMob to support the free app
  • In the EEA/UK and regions with privacy regulations, we request consent using Google's User Messaging Platform (UMP)
  • If you do not consent or deny tracking, we show only non-personalized ads

Third-Party Services

Our app uses the following third-party services:

• Google AdMob (Google Mobile Ads SDK)
  • Purpose: Display advertisements to support the free app
  • Data Collected: Advertising ID/IDFA, device information, ad interaction data
  • Privacy: Google's Privacy & Terms
  • Consent: In EEA/UK, we use Google UMP to request consent. Non-personalized ads are shown if consent is denied

Note: We do not use any backend services, cloud storage, or analytics platforms. Your conversation data never leaves your device.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your Personal Data with third parties, except:

• Advertising Partners: Google AdMob may access advertising identifiers and device information to serve ads (as described above)
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
• Safety and Security: To protect against fraud, security threats, or illegal activities

We do not sell your Personal Data.

We do not have access to your conversation content or media files.

Data Retention

• Conversation Data: Stored locally on your device until you manually delete it. We have no access to or copies of this data
• Advertising Data: Managed by Google AdMob according to their retention policies

Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Advertising Preferences

• Android: Go to Settings → Google → Ads → Reset advertising ID or Opt out of Ads Personalization
• iOS: Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking → Disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
• iOS (Ad Personalization): Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Apple Advertising → Disable "Personalized Ads"
• EEA/UK Users: You can manage consent via the privacy options form (accessible through deep link or settings)

Data Control

• Delete Conversation Data: You can delete any imported chat directly within the app. This permanently removes it from your device
• Uninstall: Uninstalling the app will remove all locally stored conversation data from your device

GDPR Rights (EEA/UK Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

CCPA Rights (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
• Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Request deletion of personal information
• Non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: less.is.more20250521@gmail.com

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

We configure AdMob to comply with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) and do not show personalized ads to children.

Security

We take security seriously:

• Local Storage: All conversation data is stored in device storage managed by your operating system
• No Cloud Transmission: Your conversation data never leaves your device, eliminating the risk of interception during transmission
• Access Control: Only you have access to your imported conversations through the app on your device

However, please note that no method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data.

International Data Transfers

Since all conversation data remains on your device, there are no international transfers of your conversation content.

Advertising data (advertising IDs and device information) may be processed by Google AdMob in various countries. Google AdMob has appropriate safeguards in place for international data transfers in compliance with applicable laws.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: less.is.more20250521@gmail.com

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Summary

What You Should Know

• ✅ Your conversations stay on your device - We never upload or access your WhatsApp chat content
• ✅ Complete privacy - Your messages, media, and contacts remain under your control
• ✅ Offline functionality - Import and view your chats without internet connection
• ⚠️ Ads are shown - We display advertisements via Google AdMob to support the free app
• ⚠️ Limited data collection - We only collect advertising IDs and device information for ads
• 🔒 No user accounts - No sign-up, no email, no passwords required
• 🗑️ Full control - Delete your data anytime by removing chats or uninstalling the app