Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 16, 2026

Last Updated: August 16, 2026

1. Introduction

Yan An ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the Mr. I Ching mobile application (the "App") on Android devices.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using the App, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the App.

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the App worldwide and complies with applicable data protection laws and regulations globally, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Economic Area, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for users in California, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) for users in Canada, and other relevant privacy legislation.

2. Information We Collect

We collect minimal personal information from users of the App. The following describes the categories of personal data we may collect and how we collect it:

2.1 Personal Data You Provide Directly

Email Address: We collect your email address when you voluntarily provide it to us. This may occur when you:

Register for an account within the App
Subscribe to notifications or updates
Contact us for customer support or inquiries
Opt in to receive promotional communications
Participate in surveys or feedback requests
Report bugs or technical issues

The provision of your email address is voluntary, but may be necessary to access certain features or functionality of the App.

2.2 Information We Do Not Collect

We want to be transparent about what we do not collect. We do not collect:

Precise geolocation data
Device identifiers beyond what is automatically provided by the Android operating system
Contact lists or address book information
Photos, videos, or media files from your device
Financial or payment information (if applicable, such information would be processed by third-party payment processors)
Biometric data
Social media account information unless you explicitly choose to connect such accounts
Health or medical information
Government-issued identification numbers

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you use the App, certain information may be automatically collected by the Android operating system or the App itself, including:

Device type and model
Operating system version
App version and build number
General location information (country or region level, not precise location)
Language preferences
Time zone settings
Date and time of App access
App usage data and interaction patterns
Crash reports and error logs
Performance metrics

This information is typically collected through standard Android application programming interfaces (APIs) and is used solely for the purposes of operating, maintaining, and improving the App.

2.4 Cookies and Similar Technologies

The App does not use cookies as it is a mobile application. However, we may use similar technologies such as local storage, session tokens, or device identifiers to maintain your preferences, authenticate your session, or enable core functionality of the App. These technologies do not track you across other applications or websites.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for legitimate business purposes, including:

3.1 Providing and Maintaining the App

To create and manage your account
To authenticate your identity when you access the App
To provide the core features and functionality of the App
To personalize your experience within the App
To remember your preferences and settings
To enable you to access premium features or content (if applicable)

3.2 Communication

To respond to your inquiries, questions, or support requests
To send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and administrative messages
To provide you with information about the App or new features
To send you promotional communications, offers, or newsletters (only if you have opted in to receive such communications)
To request feedback or participation in surveys
To notify you of changes to this Privacy Policy or our Terms of Service

3.3 App Improvement and Analytics

To analyze how users interact with the App
To identify usage patterns and trends
To diagnose technical problems and improve App performance
To develop new features and functionality
To conduct research and analysis to enhance user experience
To test new features before public release

3.4 Security and Fraud Prevention

To protect the security and integrity of the App
To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
To identify and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity
To enforce our Terms of Service and other policies
To protect the rights, property, and safety of Yan An, our users, and the public

3.5 Legal Compliance

To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
To respond to lawful requests from public authorities
To establish, exercise, or defend legal claims
To fulfill our contractual obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and Switzerland, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

4.1 Consent

Where you have provided explicit consent for us to process your email address for specific purposes, such as receiving promotional communications or newsletters. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

4.2 Contractual Necessity

Processing is necessary to perform our contract with you, such as providing you with access to the App and its features when you create an account.

4.3 Legitimate Interests

We process your information based on our legitimate interests in operating, maintaining, and improving the App, preventing fraud, and ensuring security, provided these interests are not overridden by your fundamental rights and freedoms.

4.4 Legal Obligation

Processing is necessary to comply with our legal obligations under applicable laws and regulations.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

5.1 Third-Party Service Providers

Currently, we do not use any third-party services in connection with the operation of the App. Should this change in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy accordingly and provide notice to users. Any third-party service providers we may engage would be contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was shared.

5.2 Business Transfers

If Yan An is involved in a merger, acquisition, asset sale, bankruptcy, or other business transaction, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. In such cases, we will provide notice before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, including to:

Comply with a legal obligation, court order, or subpoena
Enforce or apply our Terms of Service and other agreements
Protect the rights, property, or safety of Yan An, our users, or others
Detect, prevent, or otherwise address fraud, security, or technical issues
Respond to claims that content violates the rights of third parties

5.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when we have your explicit consent to do so.

5.5 Aggregated or De-Identified Information

We may share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you. This information may be used for research, analytics, marketing, or other purposes.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law.

6.1 Email Addresses

We retain your email address for as long as you maintain an active account with us. If you request deletion of your account, we will delete or anonymize your email address within thirty (30) days, unless we are required by law to retain it for a longer period.

6.2 Automatically Collected Information

Automatically collected information such as usage data, crash reports, and performance metrics are typically retained for a period of twelve (12) months, after which they are either deleted or aggregated and anonymized.

6.3 Legal and Compliance Requirements

In some cases, we may be required to retain certain information for longer periods to comply with legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements. For example, information related to disputes, legal claims, or investigations may be retained until the matter is resolved and any applicable statute of limitations has expired.

6.4 Backup Copies

Please note that backup copies of information may persist in our systems for a limited period after deletion from our active databases. These backup copies are maintained for disaster recovery purposes and are not actively used or accessible.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. We are committed to facilitating the exercise of these rights.

7.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to receive a copy of that information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. You may also have the right to transmit this information to another service provider (data portability).

7.2 Correction and Update

You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you. You may be able to update certain information directly within the App settings.

7.3 Deletion and Erasure

You have the right to request that we delete your personal information in certain circumstances, such as when:

The information is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected
You withdraw your consent (where processing was based on consent)
You object to the processing and there are no overriding legitimate grounds
The information has been unlawfully processed
Deletion is required to comply with a legal obligation

Please note that we may be unable to delete certain information if we have a legal obligation to retain it or if retention is necessary to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.

7.4 Restriction of Processing

You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances, such as when you contest the accuracy of the information or object to processing.

7.5 Objection to Processing

You have the right to object to our processing of your personal information where we are relying on legitimate interests as the legal basis for processing. We will cease processing unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds that override your interests, rights, and freedoms.

7.6 Withdrawal of Consent

Where we process your personal information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing conducted prior to withdrawal.

7.7 Opting Out of Communications

You may opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the unsubscribe instructions included in those emails or by contacting us directly. Please note that even if you opt out of promotional communications, we may still send you transactional or administrative messages related to your use of the App.

7.8 Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers and devices may transmit "do not track" signals. The App does not currently respond to such signals, as there is no universally accepted standard for how to interpret or respond to them.

7.9 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in Section 14 of this Privacy Policy. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law, typically within thirty (30) days. We may require additional information to verify your identity before processing your request.

8. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for use by children under the age of thirteen (13), or under the age of sixteen (16) for users in the European Economic Area, or under the applicable age of digital consent in other jurisdictions. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under these ages.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately using the contact information provided in Section 14. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the applicable age without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.

Parents and guardians should monitor their children's use of mobile applications and educate them about the importance of not providing personal information online without permission.

9. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

9.1 Security Measures

Our security measures include, but are not limited to:

Encryption of data in transit using industry-standard protocols (such as TLS/SSL)
Encryption of data at rest where appropriate
Regular security assessments and updates
Access controls and authentication mechanisms to limit access to personal information to authorized personnel only
Secure development practices and code reviews
Regular monitoring for security vulnerabilities and threats
Incident response procedures to address potential security breaches

9.2 Limitations of Security

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information. The security of your information also depends on you. If you have an account with us, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for any activities that occur under your account.

9.3 Security Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and any applicable supervisory authority within the timeframe required by applicable law. The notification will include information about the nature of the breach, the likely consequences, and the measures we have taken or propose to take to address the breach.

10. International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

10.1 Safeguards for International Transfers

When we transfer personal information internationally, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws. These safeguards may include:

Standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission or other relevant authorities
Adequacy decisions recognizing that certain countries provide an adequate level of data protection
Binding corporate rules or other approved mechanisms
Your explicit consent to the transfer

10.2 European Economic Area Users

For users in the European Economic Area, we comply with the requirements of the GDPR regarding international data transfers. We will not transfer your personal information outside the EEA unless appropriate safeguards are in place and your rights are adequately protected.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

The App may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not owned or controlled by Yan An. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by our App and does not apply to third-party websites, applications, or services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites, applications, or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services before providing them with your personal information or interacting with their services.

The inclusion of a link to a third-party website or service does not imply endorsement by Yan An of that website or service.

12. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other California privacy laws.

12.1 Categories of Personal Information

We collect the following categories of personal information as defined by the CCPA:

Identifiers (such as email address)
Internet or other electronic network activity information (such as App usage data)
Device information

12.2 Your CCPA Rights

As a California resident, you have the right to:

Know: Request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources from which we collected the information, the business or commercial purpose for collecting the information, and the categories of third parties with whom we share the information.
Delete: Request that we delete the personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell your personal information. If this changes in the future, we will provide a clear and conspicuous link titled "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" on our homepage.
Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your CCPA rights.

12.3 Exercising Your CCPA Rights

To exercise your rights under the CCPA, please contact us using the information provided in Section 14. We will verify your identity before processing your request and will respond within forty-five (45) days. If we require more time, we will inform you of the reason and extension period.

12.4 Authorized Agents

You may designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf. We will require written proof that the agent is authorized to act on your behalf or a power of attorney. We may also require you to verify your identity directly with us.

12.5 Shine the Light Law

California's "Shine the Light" law permits California residents to request certain information regarding our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. We do not share personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

13.1 Material Changes

If we make material changes to this Privacy Policy that significantly affect your rights or how we use your personal information, we will provide notice through one or more of the following methods:

Posting a prominent notice within the App
Sending you an email notification to the email address associated with your account
Displaying a notification when you open the App
Other appropriate means of communication

13.2 Your Acceptance of Changes

Your continued use of the App after the effective date of any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to the changes, you should discontinue use of the App and contact us to request deletion of your account and personal information.

13.3 Prior Versions

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Previous versions of this Privacy Policy may be available upon request.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Company Name: Yan An
Email: yanexpan@gmail.com
App Name: Mr. I Ching

We will make every effort to respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe, typically within thirty (30) days of receipt.

14.1 Data Protection Officer

If required by applicable law, we will appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) who can be contacted at the email address provided above. The DPO is responsible for overseeing our data protection strategy and ensuring compliance with applicable privacy laws.

14.2 EU Representative

If we are required to appoint a representative in the European Union under Article 27 of the GDPR, contact information for that representative will be provided here or through an update to this Privacy Policy.

15. Supervisory Authority

If you are located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, Switzerland, or another jurisdiction with a data protection supervisory authority, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority if you believe that our processing of your personal information violates applicable data protection laws.

However, we encourage you to contact us first so that we can attempt to resolve your concerns directly. Contact information for supervisory authorities can typically be found on their official government websites.

15.1 European Economic Area

For users in the European Economic Area, information about data protection authorities can be found at: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en

15.2 United Kingdom

For users in the United Kingdom, the supervisory authority is the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Contact information can be found at: https://ico.org.uk/global/contact-us/

15.3 Switzerland

For users in Switzerland, the supervisory authority is the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC). Contact information can be found at: https://www.edoeb.admin.ch/edoeb/en/home/the-fdpic/contact.html

16. Additional Disclosures for Specific Jurisdictions

16.1 Australia

For users in Australia, we comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). If you have a complaint about how we handle your personal information, you may contact us using the information in Section 14. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

16.2 Canada

For users in Canada, we comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy laws. You have the right to access and correct your personal information held by us. You may also file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

16.3 Brazil

For users in Brazil, we comply with the Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD). You have the right to request access to, correction of, deletion of, and portability of your personal data. You also have the right to request information about the public and private entities with which we have shared your data. You may contact the Brazilian National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) to file a complaint.

16.4 Japan

For users in Japan, we comply with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI). You have the right to request disclosure, correction, suspension of use, and deletion of your personal information. You may contact the Personal Information Protection Commission if you have concerns about our handling of your personal information.

16.5 South Korea

For users in South Korea, we comply with the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). You have the right to access, correct, and delete your personal information. You may contact the Personal Information Protection Commission or the Korea Internet & Security Agency if you have concerns.

16.6 Singapore

For users in Singapore, we comply with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). You have the right to access and correct your personal data. You may contact the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) if you have concerns about our data protection practices.

16.7 Other Jurisdictions

We are committed to complying with applicable privacy laws in all jurisdictions where we operate. If you have questions about how we comply with privacy laws in your specific jurisdiction, please contact us using the information provided in Section 14.

17. Data Processing Activities

The following is a summary of our data processing activities for transparency purposes:

17.1 Purpose of Processing

We process your email address for the following purposes:

Account creation and management
Authentication and access control
Communication regarding App functionality and updates
Customer support and responding to inquiries
Promotional communications (with your consent)
Fraud prevention and security
Legal compliance

17.2 Categories of Data Subjects

App users who have created an account
Individuals who have contacted us for support or information
Individuals who have opted in to receive communications from us

17.3 Categories of Recipients

We may share your personal information with the following categories of recipients:

Internal personnel who require access to perform their job functions
Legal and regulatory authorities when required by law
Professional advisors such as lawyers and accountants
Potential acquirers or investors in the event of a business transaction

17.4 Data Processing Locations

Your personal information may be processed in the locations where our servers and infrastructure are located, or where our service providers operate. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for any international transfers of data.

18. Automated Decision-Making and Profiling

We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects or similarly significantly affects you. Any automated processing we conduct is limited to basic functionality such as:

Sorting and organizing content within the App
Applying user preferences and settings
Generating basic analytics about App usage patterns

If this changes in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy and provide appropriate notice. Where required by law, we will obtain your consent before engaging in automated decision-making that significantly affects you, and we will provide you with information about the logic involved and the significance and consequences of such processing.

19. Your Responsibilities

While we take measures to protect your personal information, you also have responsibilities in protecting your data:

19.1 Account Security

If you create an account with us, you are responsible for:

Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
Using a strong, unique password
Not sharing your account credentials with others
Notifying us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account
Logging out of your account when using shared or public devices

19.2 Information Accuracy

You are responsible for ensuring that the information you provide to us is accurate, complete, and up to date. Please notify us promptly of any changes to your information.

19.3 Proper Use

You agree to use the App in accordance with our Terms of Service and applicable laws. You should not use the App in any way that could compromise the security of your information or the information of other users.

20. Dispute Resolution

We are committed to resolving any disputes or concerns you may have regarding our privacy practices.

20.1 Internal Dispute Resolution

If you have a complaint or concern about our privacy practices, please contact us first using the information in Section 14. We will investigate your complaint and attempt to resolve it within a reasonable timeframe, typically within thirty (30) to forty-five (45) days.

20.2 Alternative Dispute Resolution

If we are unable to resolve your complaint to your satisfaction, you may have the option to engage in alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation or arbitration, depending on your location and applicable law.

20.3 Regulatory Complaints

You always have the right to file a complaint with the appropriate data protection supervisory authority in your jurisdiction, as outlined in Section 15 of this Privacy Policy.

21. Definitions

For purposes of this Privacy Policy, the following terms have the meanings set forth below:

"Personal Information" or "Personal Data" means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
"Processing" means any operation performed on personal data, including collection, recording, organization, storage, adaptation, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure, transmission, or erasure.
"Controller" means the entity that determines the purposes and means of processing personal data. Yan An is the controller of your personal information collected through the App.
"Processor" means an entity that processes personal data on behalf of the controller.
"Data Subject" means an identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed.
"Consent" means any freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of your wishes by which you signify agreement to the processing of your personal data.
"Third Party" means any natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or body other than you, Yan An, or our authorized processors.

22. Special Categories of Data

We do not intentionally collect or process special categories of personal data (also known as sensitive personal data) such as:

Racial or ethnic origin
Political opinions
Religious or philosophical