Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 13, 2026

Welcome to Drama Stories ("Drama Stories", "we", "us", or "our").

This Privacy Policy explains how Drama Stories collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you use our mobile application and related services ("App" or "Services").

We respect your privacy and aim to collect only the information reasonably necessary to provide and improve the functionality of the App.

By downloading, accessing, or using Drama Stories, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Drama Stories does not require users to create an account or sign in to use the App.

We do not require you to provide information such as:

• Your full name
• Email address
• Mobile or telephone number
• Home or postal address
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Password
• Social media account information
• Government identification information
• Bank account information
• Credit or debit card information

You may use the App without creating a personal account or directly submitting the above information to us.

1.2 Anonymous Device Identifier and Viewing Progress

To provide a convenient viewing experience, Drama Stories generates and uses an anonymous device identifier associated with your device installation. This identifier is not linked to your name, email address, phone number, or any other personally identifying information.

This identifier may be used to:

• Identify the device installation for purposes of maintaining App functionality.
• Remember your video or story viewing progress on our servers.
• Allow you to continue watching content from approximately where you previously stopped.
• Deliver appropriate app configuration and content preferences.
• Prevent loss of viewing progress between sessions.
• Maintain the reliability and functionality of the App.

This device identifier is transmitted to our backend servers solely for the operational purposes described above. We do not use it to identify you as an individual.

1.3 Advertising Identifier (via Google AdMob)

Drama Stories displays advertisements provided by Google AdMob. As part of this integration, Google AdMob may access and use your device's Advertising ID (also known as GAID on Android).

All advertisements served within this App are configured as non-personalized ads. This means that while the Advertising ID may be accessed for ad delivery and fraud prevention, it is not used to build a personal profile or serve ads targeted to your individual interests.

The collection and use of the Advertising ID by Google AdMob is governed by Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

1.4 Push Notification Token (via Firebase Cloud Messaging)

Drama Stories uses Google Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) to send push notifications about new drama content and updates.

To deliver push notifications, Firebase generates and stores a unique device push token associated with your device. This token is transmitted to our backend servers so we can send notifications to your device. It is not linked to your personal identity.

Firebase's privacy practices are governed by Google's Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

You can disable push notifications at any time through your device's notification settings for Drama Stories.

1.5 Automatically Collected Technical Information

Depending on your device, operating system, App configuration, and technical services required to operate Drama Stories, certain technical information may be processed automatically.

This may include:

• Device type, model, and manufacturer
• Operating system and version
• App version and build number
• Basic technical identifiers
• App install source (e.g., Google Play Store)
• Crash or diagnostic information, where available
• Basic performance and connectivity information
• Information necessary to operate, secure, and troubleshoot the App

We do not intentionally collect more personal information than is reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Why We Use Information

Where information is processed, Drama Stories may use it for the following purposes:

1. To provide the functionality of the App.
2. To remember your viewing progress across sessions.
3. To allow you to continue watching content from where you previously stopped.
4. To deliver personalized content preferences (country, language selection).
5. To display non-personalized advertisements via Google AdMob to support the free App.
6. To send push notifications about new drama content and updates via Firebase.
7. To maintain and improve App performance.
8. To diagnose technical problems and crashes.
9. To maintain the security and integrity of the App.
10. To understand how users install and discover the App (install source tracking).
11. To prevent misuse, abuse, fraud, or unauthorized activity where reasonably necessary.
12. To comply with applicable legal obligations.
13. To respond to privacy or support requests.

We do not require personal information merely for the purpose of allowing users to browse or watch content on Drama Stories.

3. No User Account Required

Drama Stories does not require users to register for an account or log in before using the App.

Because there is no required user account:

• We do not maintain a conventional user profile based on your name or email address.
• We do not require you to create a username or password.
• We do not require social-media login.
• We do not require you to provide your phone number to access the App.
• Viewing progress is associated with the relevant device identifier rather than a personal account.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Drama Stories may use locally stored information, device identifiers, application storage, or similar technical mechanisms where necessary to provide App functionality.

These technologies may be used to remember information such as viewing progress, selected country or language, or basic application preferences.

We do not use such technologies for the purpose of requiring users to create personal accounts.

Third-party services integrated into the App (such as Google AdMob and Firebase) may use their own technical mechanisms. Their processing is governed by their respective privacy policies.

5. Third-Party Services

Drama Stories uses the following third-party technology providers to operate, maintain, and improve the App. Each of these services may collect or process certain information as described below.

5.1 Google AdMob (Advertising)

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements within the App. This helps us keep the App free for users.

• AdMob may access your device's Advertising ID.
• All ads are configured as non-personalized — your Advertising ID is not used to build a personal interest profile.
• AdMob may use technical information (device type, OS version) for ad delivery and fraud prevention.
• Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Ad technology partner: Google LLC

5.2 Google Firebase Cloud Messaging (Push Notifications)

We use Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) to deliver push notifications to your device about new drama content, episodes, and updates.

• FCM generates a device push token which is stored on our servers to enable notification delivery.
• FCM does not use your push token for advertising purposes.
• Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
• Service provider: Google LLC

5.3 Our Backend Server

Drama Stories operates its own backend server to provide core App functionality. The following information is transmitted to our servers:

• Anonymous device identifier (to sync viewing progress and app configuration)
• Firebase push token (to enable notification delivery)
• Install source information (e.g., which platform you installed from)
• Watch progress data (which episodes you have watched and how far)

This data is used solely to provide you with a seamless viewing experience and is not shared with unrelated third parties for marketing purposes.

5.4 Other Third-Party Providers

Drama Stories may rely on additional third-party technology or service providers for hosting, security, or infrastructure purposes. Where such services process information on our behalf, we seek to use them only for legitimate operational purposes and, where applicable, require appropriate safeguards.

Nothing in this Privacy Policy replaces the privacy policies of independent third-party providers. You should review the privacy policies of those third parties independently.

6. Advertising

Drama Stories displays advertisements powered by Google AdMob to support the free availability of the App.

Key facts about advertising in this App:

• All ads are non-personalized. We have configured AdMob to request only non-personalized advertisements.
• The Advertising ID on your device may be accessed by AdMob for ad delivery, frequency capping, and fraud prevention — but not for building a personal interest profile.
• We do not sell your personal data to advertisers.
• We do not share your personal data with advertisers directly.
• Ad serving decisions are made by Google AdMob based on non-personalized signals.

You can learn more about how Google uses data when you use our App's ads here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

You may opt out of interest-based advertising by adjusting your device's advertising settings:

• Android: Settings → Privacy → Ads → "Delete advertising ID" or "Opt out of Ads Personalization"

7. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may disclose or provide access to information where reasonably necessary:

• To service providers that help operate the App (including Google AdMob and Firebase).
• To technical, hosting, security, or infrastructure providers.
• To comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, or a lawful government request.
• To investigate fraud, abuse, security incidents, or unlawful activity.
• To protect our rights, property, users, or the public.
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of all or part of our business, where legally permitted.

We do not intentionally disclose your personal information to unrelated third parties for their independent marketing purposes.

8. Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it is used, including maintaining viewing progress, operating the App, maintaining security, resolving technical issues, or complying with legal obligations.

Viewing progress and app configuration data associated with your anonymous device identifier is retained on our servers for as long as you use the App or until you request deletion.

Where information is no longer required for a legitimate purpose and there is no legal requirement to retain it, we may delete, anonymize, or otherwise cease using it.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect information against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no electronic transmission, storage system, or internet service can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Accordingly, while we take reasonable measures to protect information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children's Privacy

Drama Stories is intended to be used in accordance with applicable age requirements and laws.

We do not intentionally request children to provide personal information such as their name, phone number, email address, home address, or similar identifying information.

If we become aware that personal data has been collected from a child in circumstances where applicable law requires parental or guardian consent, we will take reasonable steps to address the situation in accordance with applicable law.

We do not intentionally use personal information to cause harm to children.

11. Content and User Safety

Drama Stories is intended to provide entertainment content.

We do not intentionally provide or promote adult content that is designed to negatively affect, exploit, or harm users.

We aim to maintain appropriate standards for content made available through the App and may remove, restrict, or modify content where reasonably necessary for safety, legal compliance, or platform requirements.

12. Your Privacy Choices and Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have rights concerning personal information processed by us.

These may include the ability to:

• Ask what personal information we process about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of personal information where legally applicable.
• Request information about the purposes for which information is processed.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, where applicable.
• Raise a privacy-related complaint or concern.
• Opt out of push notifications through your device notification settings.
• Reset or delete your device Advertising ID through your device's ad settings.

Because Drama Stories does not require user accounts and generally does not request information such as your name, email address, or phone number, our ability to identify a particular user may be limited.

If you contact us regarding a privacy request, we may need sufficient information to understand and respond to your request.

13. Device-Based Viewing Progress

The main device-related information used by Drama Stories is intended to provide continuity of your viewing experience.

For example, if you stop watching a video and return to the App later, the App uses your anonymous device identifier and viewing progress stored on our servers to resume that content from the previous position.

This functionality does not require you to create an account.

If you change devices, uninstall the App, reset application data, or otherwise remove locally stored information, previously stored viewing progress may no longer be available.

14. Data Transfers

Information processed by Drama Stories or its service providers may be stored or processed on systems located in India or other jurisdictions, depending on the technical infrastructure used to operate the App.

Google AdMob and Firebase are operated by Google LLC, which may process information on servers located globally. This processing is subject to Google's privacy practices and applicable data transfer frameworks.

Where information is transferred or processed outside India, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that such processing is carried out in accordance with applicable law.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes to the App or its features.
• New third-party services integrated into the App.
• Changes to our data-processing practices.
• New technical or security requirements.
• Changes in applicable laws or regulations.
• Improvements to our privacy practices.

When we make material changes, we may provide notice through the App, our website, or another appropriate method.

The updated Privacy Policy will include a revised effective date.

We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy.

16. Third-Party Websites and Services

The App may contain links to or interact with third-party services, websites, platforms, or applications.

This Privacy Policy does not govern the privacy practices of independent third parties.

You should review the privacy policy of the relevant third party before providing information to them or using their services.

17. Legal Compliance

Drama Stories will process information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations governing privacy and personal data protection.

Where applicable, this includes India's data-protection framework, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and applicable rules and notifications.

Nothing in this Privacy Policy limits any rights that cannot lawfully be excluded under applicable law.

18. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, complaints, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the processing of information by Drama Stories, you may contact us at:

App Name: Drama Stories

Email: dharmiik.g@gmail.com

Phone: +91 9537973895

For privacy-related requests, please include sufficient information to help us understand your request and respond appropriately.

19. Acceptance of This Privacy Policy

By accessing or using Drama Stories, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, you should discontinue use of the App.

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Drama Stories
Privacy Contact: dharmiik.g@gmail.com
Phone: +91 9537973895
Effective Date: August 13, 2026