Privacy Policy

My Korean Self
Last updated: July 1, 2026

Introduction

My Korean Self ("we", "our", or "the app") is a free mobile application that offers fun personality quizzes related to Korean culture. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our app.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Quiz Results: Your quiz answers and results are stored locally on your device to allow you to view your history and saved results.

Information Collected Automatically

• Advertising Data: We use Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect device identifiers (such as the Advertising ID), IP address, and general device information to serve relevant ads. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
• Ad Consent: We use Google's User Messaging Platform (UMP) to obtain your consent for personalized advertising where required by law (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

Push Notifications

• We may send you local push notifications with quiz suggestions, daily fortune reminders, and engagement prompts.
• Notifications are generated entirely on your device — no personal data is sent to any server for notification purposes.
• On Android 13 and above, you will be asked for permission before any notifications are sent.
• You can disable notifications at any time from the Profile screen within the app, or from your device's notification settings.
• We do not use push notifications for advertising purposes.

Information We Do NOT Collect

• We do not collect your name, email, phone number, location, contacts, photos, or any other personal information.
• We do not have user accounts or registration.
• We do not transmit your quiz results or preferences to any server. All quiz data stays on your device.

How We Use Information

• Quiz Results: Stored locally on your device so you can review past results and save favorites.
• Advertising: AdMob uses collected data to serve advertisements. You can opt out of personalized ads through your device's advertising settings.

Data Storage and Security

All user data (quiz results and preferences) is stored locally on your device using Android's Room database and DataStore. We do not operate any servers or cloud storage for user data. If you uninstall the app, all local data is permanently deleted.

Third-Party Services

The app uses the following third-party services:

• Google AdMob — for displaying advertisements. AdMob Privacy Policy
• Google User Messaging Platform (UMP) — for ad consent management in applicable regions.

These services may collect data as described in their respective privacy policies.

Data Retention

All quiz results and preferences are stored on your device until you uninstall the app or clear the app's data through your device settings. We do not retain any data on our servers.

International Data Transfers

AdMob, as a Google service, may process data internationally. For more information about Google's data transfer practices, see Google's Privacy Policy.

Children's Privacy

The app does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app content is suitable for general audiences. We do not require users to provide any personal information. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information through a third-party service in this app, please contact us so we can assist you.

Your Rights

• Opt out of personalized ads: You can reset your Advertising ID or opt out of ad personalization in your device's Settings > Google > Ads.
• Control notifications: You can enable or disable push notifications from the Profile settings in the app or from your device's system settings at any time.
• Delete your data: Since all data is stored locally, uninstalling the app removes all your data. You can also clear the app's data in your device settings.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date above. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

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

Email: sandhya@beforethemachines.in

This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with any artists, entertainment companies, or public figures mentioned within the app. All quiz content is for entertainment purposes only.