Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

Effective Date: January 2026

Bk Technologies ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") operates The Art of War mobile application (the "Service" or "App"). This Privacy Policy informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information Collection and Use

We collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service to you.

1.1 Personal Data

While using our Service, we may collect certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you ("Personal Data"). This includes:

• Reading Progress Data: We store your last read chapter, page position, and reading preferences to enable seamless continuation of your reading experience across sessions.
• Audio Playback Preferences: Your selected playback speed, last listened chapter, and audio settings are saved locally on your device.
• Application Preferences: Display settings including font size, zoom level, theme selection (light/dark mode), and language preferences.
• Offline Content Information: Metadata about downloaded chapters and content stored locally on your device for offline access.

1.2 Usage Data

We may automatically collect information about how the Service is accessed and used ("Usage Data"). This Usage Data may include:

• Device Information: Device type, model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
• Application Information: App version, installation source, crash reports, performance data, and feature usage statistics.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, time zone settings, and device location (if permissions are granted).

1.3 Advertising Data

Our Service uses Google AdMob for advertising services. AdMob may collect the following information:

• Anonymous advertising identifiers (such as Google Advertising ID)
• Ad interaction data and impressions
• General location information (country/region level)
• App usage patterns relevant to advertising

For more information about how Google uses data when you use our Service, please visit: Google Privacy & Terms

2. Data Storage and Retention

All personal data collected by our App is stored locally on your device using secure storage mechanisms. We do not transmit or store your personal reading data on external servers. Your preferences and progress data remain on your device and can be deleted by uninstalling the App.

We retain usage data and analytics information in accordance with applicable laws and only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

3. Use of Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our Service, including maintaining your reading progress and preferences.
• Personalization: To personalize your experience by remembering your settings, preferences, and reading position.
• Analytics: To analyze usage patterns, diagnose technical problems, and improve app performance and user experience.
• Advertising: To display relevant advertisements through Google AdMob's advertising network.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service ("Service Providers"), provide services on our behalf, or assist us in analyzing how our Service is used. These third parties have access to your data only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

• Google AdMob: We use Google AdMob for advertising services. AdMob's use of advertising identifiers is governed by their Privacy Policy.
• Analytics Providers: We may use analytics services to help us understand app usage and performance.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.

5. Data Security

The security of your data is important to us. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your reading data and preferences are stored locally on your device and are protected by your device's security mechanisms. We recommend keeping your device's operating system and security software up to date.

6. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access: You can access and review your reading preferences and progress data within the App.
• Deletion: You can delete all locally stored data by uninstalling the App from your device.
• Opt-Out: You can opt-out of personalized advertising by adjusting your device's advertising settings.
• Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data, where technically feasible.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13 ("Children"). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Data from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our systems.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction.

If you are located outside the jurisdiction in which we operate and choose to provide information to us, please note that we may transfer the data, including Personal Data, to our jurisdiction and process it there.

9. 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 at the top of this Privacy Policy.

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.

10. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us using the information below.

11. GDPR Rights (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object to processing, and data portability. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

12. Contact Us

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