Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Merge (the "App"), developed by Merge Solutions ("we," "us," or "our"), collects, uses, shares, and safeguards your information. This Privacy Policy applies to anyone who downloads, installs, or uses the App, which is provided as a commercial service.

By using the App, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the App.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us:

Bluetooth Connection: The App uses Bluetooth to connect to devices.
Location Information: The App requests location permissions as it is required to access Bluetooth; however, the App does not track user location in any way.
App Icons: The App may fetch app icons to display them in notifications.

Automatically Collected Information:

Anonymous Usage Statistics: The App may collect anonymous usage statistics to improve its functionality and services.
Log Data: In the case of an error in the App, we may collect data and information on your device. This may include device IP address, device name, operating system version, the configuration of the App when utilizing our Service, the time and date of your use of the App, and other statistics.
Third-Party Services: The App may use third-party services that may collect information used to identify you. Links to the privacy policies of third-party service providers used by the App will be provided.

Clarification About Notifications Data:

Notifications are visible to the app, as its primary function is to relay them between iOS and Wear OS devices, but their data is kept solely on the devices themselves and isn't transmitted or collected by us.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

Bluetooth Connection: To facilitate the connection between your device and other devices via Bluetooth.
Enhancing Functionality: To enhance and personalize your experience, display relevant notifications, and improve the App's services and functionality.
Improving the App: To analyze usage patterns and trends to make improvements to the App.
Service Providers: We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our App, provide the App on our behalf, perform App-related services, or assist us in analyzing how our App is used.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal or sensitive user data. We may share anonymous usage statistics with third-party service providers to help us analyze and improve the App. Third parties who have access to your Personal Information are obligated not to disclose or use the information for any other purpose.

Service Providers

We may employ third-party companies and individuals due to the following reasons:

To facilitate our Service;
To provide the Service on our behalf;
To perform Service-related services; or
To assist us in analyzing how our Service is used.

We want to inform users of this Service that these third parties have access to their Personal Information. The reason is to perform the tasks assigned to them on our behalf. However, they are obligated not to disclose or use the information for any other purpose.

Children Under 13

The App does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.

Data Security

We value your trust in providing us your Personal Information, and we strive to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it. However, no method of transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure; therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Links to Other Sites

This App may contain links to other sites. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of these websites as we have no control over and assume no responsibility for their content, privacy policies, or practices.

Data Retention and Deletion

We retain personal and sensitive user data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. Users may request for their accounts to be deleted in the App or through a web resource, in accordance with our User Data policy.

Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, you are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

Contact Us

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: contact@merge.watch

Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of 2023-07-31.