Privacy Policy · STOKiE

This Privacy Policy explains what information the STOKiE mobile app (“STOKiE”, “we”, “us”) collects, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using STOKiE you agree to this policy.

The short version: STOKiE works without an account. If you choose to sign in with Google, we store your basic profile and the wallpapers you download or favourite so we can sync them. We show ads through Google AdMob and send optional notifications through Firebase. We never sell your data.

1. Information we collect

Account information (only if you sign in)

Signing in is optional. If you sign in with Google, we receive and store your name, email address and a Google account identifier. We use this only to create your account and sync your library across devices.

Activity you create

When you are signed in, we store the wallpapers you download, favourite, set or the gradients you create, so they are available on your account. Without an account this information stays only on your device.

Usage & device information

Like most apps, we and our service providers may collect standard technical data such as app version, device type, general region and anonymous usage events to keep STOKiE running and improve it.

Advertising identifiers

We use Google AdMob to show ads. AdMob may access your device’s advertising ID and related signals to serve and measure ads. In regions where consent is required, we ask for it before personalised ads are shown.

2. How we use information

To provide core features: browsing, downloading, favouriting and syncing wallpapers.
To keep your library and gradients consistent across your devices.
To show and measure advertising, which keeps STOKiE free.
To send optional push notifications about new wallpapers and updates (you can turn these off).
To detect abuse, fix bugs and improve performance and content.

3. Notifications

Push notifications are delivered through Firebase Cloud Messaging and are optional. You can disable them from the app’s settings or your device settings at any time.

4. Third-party services

STOKiE relies on a small number of trusted providers, each with their own privacy policies:

Google Play Services & Google Sign-In for authentication and core platform services.
Google AdMob for advertising.
Firebase (Cloud Messaging) for push notifications and basic diagnostics.

We do not sell your personal information to anyone.

5. Wallpaper content

STOKiE curates publicly available wallpapers for personal use and does not claim ownership of the artwork. If you are a creator and want your work credited or removed, please contact us and we will act promptly.

6. Data retention & your choices

You can clear your on-device data and cache from the app’s settings at any time. If you signed in and want your account and associated data deleted, email us at support@stokie.app or use our contact form, and we will remove it.

7. Children

STOKiE is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age in your country), and we do not knowingly collect their personal information.

8. Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, but we work to keep your data safe.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected here with a new “last updated” date. Continued use of STOKiE after changes means you accept the updated policy.

10. Contact

Questions about this policy? Reach us at support@stokie.app or through our contact page.