Last Updated: November 14, 2025

Welcome to Learn Color Grading: GradeUp — a small, bright corner of the creative world where you can explore the art of color without ever needing to log in. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected and used when you interact with the app or contact us through our website.

By using the app or our support page, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Definitions and Key Terms

App: The Learn Color Grading: GradeUp iOS application.
Developer (“we”, “us”, “our”): Salik Waquas, the individual developer and owner of the app.
Device: Any device that can run the app — phone, tablet, etc.
Personal Data: Information that identifies or can identify a person.
Service: The app and the support/contact page at:
https://gradeup.colorculture.org/contact-us/
IP Address: A number assigned to your device when it connects to the Internet.
Cookies: Small pieces of data used by third-party services like AdMob.
Third-Party Service: External services integrated into the app — primarily Google AdMob for advertising.

2. Information We Collect

a) No Account Required
We do not require you to create an account, sign in, or provide personal details to use the app.

b) Automatically Collected Information (via AdMob)
Because we use Google AdMob to serve ads, certain information may be collected automatically, such as:

Device model, OS version
Advertising identifiers (like IDFA)
IP address
Approximate location
App usage data
Ad interaction data
Language and region settings
This is handled entirely by AdMob under Google’s privacy policies.
We do not directly collect, store, or access this data.

c) Information You Submit Voluntarily
If you contact us through:
https://gradeup.colorculture.org/contact-us/
we may receive:

Your name
Your email
The content of your message
This information is used only to respond to you.

3. How We Use Information

To display ads (via AdMob)
To improve the app experience
To respond to support messages
We do not sell or share your information for profit.

4. Sharing of Information

Your data may be shared only in the following situations:

a) Google AdMob
AdMob may collect and process data for:

Personalized or non-personalized advertising
Fraud prevention
Analytics
Ad performance measurement
All handled according to Google’s privacy policy.

b) Website Service Providers
If you contact us through our support page, the form submission may pass through hosting or email service providers solely to deliver your message.

c) Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required to:

Comply with laws and regulations
Respond to lawful requests
Protect our rights or investigate misuse

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect any data you share with us.
While no system is flawless, we handle your information with care.

6. Children’s Privacy

The app is not directed toward children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children.
If such data is discovered, it will be removed promptly.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When we do, we will update the date at the top.

8. Contact Us

For questions or support, please reach out via:
https://gradeup.colorculture.org/contact-us/