Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 5, 2026

Apploid Studios is operated by Apploid Studio Store LLC.

This Privacy Policy describes how Apploid Studio Store LLC, doing business as Apploid Studios (“we,” “us,” or “our”), collects, uses, stores, and shares personal information when you visit apploidstudios.com, our landing pages, contact forms, chat tools, or otherwise interact with us. This policy applies to lead forms submitted through Google Ads and other marketing channels.

By using our website or submitting a form, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our site or submit your information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in three ways: information you provide, information collected automatically, and information from advertising or analytics tools.

1.1 Information You Provide

When you fill out a contact form, request a free strategy call, request a quote, or communicate with us, we may collect:

Name (first name, full name, or contact name)
Email address
Phone number
Company or organization name (when requested on a form)
Project details — including app or product idea, goals, timeline, budget range, preferred call time, and other details you include in message fields
Consent choices — such as agreement to our policies, SMS/text consent, or marketing preferences
Billing and business information — when you become a paying client (billing address, company details, tax information if applicable)

Forms on our main website, landing pages (including /lp/mobile-app-development and /lp/app-development-services), modals, and footer contact areas may collect this information.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our site, we and our service providers may automatically collect:

IP address and approximate location (city, region, country)
Browser type, device type, and operating system
Pages viewed, time on site, referral URL, and click behavior
Form page URL and submission source
Internet service provider (ISP) or organization associated with an IP address, when available

This data helps us operate the site, prevent spam, measure marketing performance, and understand how visitors use our pages.

1.3 Advertising & Attribution Data

If you arrive through an advertisement, we may receive or store campaign parameters such as:

Google Click ID (gclid) from Google Ads
Meta/Facebook click ID (fbclid) when applicable
UTM parameters (utm_source, utm_medium, utm_campaign, utm_term, utm_content)

These values may be stored with your form submission to understand which campaigns generate inquiries.

2. Why We Collect & Use Your Data

We use personal information for the following purposes:

Respond to inquiries: Review your submission and contact you about your project or consultation request
Schedule consultations: Arrange free strategy calls or discovery meetings
Provide services: Deliver design, development, consulting, and support when you become a client
Prepare proposals: Understand your requirements and provide quotes or Statements of Work
Client communication: Send project updates, invoices, and support messages
Marketing measurement: Understand which ads and pages generate leads (conversion tracking)
Improve our website: Analyze traffic and form performance
Security & fraud prevention: Detect spam, abuse, and unauthorized access
Legal compliance: Meet tax, accounting, and regulatory obligations

Legal bases (EEA/UK visitors): We process data based on consent (forms, cookies where required), contract performance (client projects), legitimate interests (responding to inquiries, site security, marketing measurement), and legal obligation.

3. How We Contact Leads

After you submit a form or request information, our team may contact you by:

Email — to acknowledge your inquiry, ask follow-up questions, or schedule a call
Phone — to discuss your project or book a consultation
SMS/text message — only if you have provided a phone number and given consent where required (see Section 11)
Video call — for strategy calls or project meetings when scheduled

We typically respond to form submissions within one to two (1–2) business days during our business hours. Submitting a form requests a free consultation only and does not obligate you to purchase paid services.

If we use a third-party scheduling tool (such as Calendly or a similar service) to book calls, information you enter on that tool is collected by the scheduling provider under their privacy policy, in addition to any information you submit on our forms.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, tags, and similar technologies to operate our website, remember preferences, and measure advertising and analytics performance. These may include:

Essential cookies — required for site security and basic functionality
Analytics cookies — to understand traffic and page usage
Advertising/conversion cookies — to measure ad performance and attribute leads to campaigns

For detailed information about cookie types and how to manage them, see our Cookie Policy. You can also control cookies through your browser settings and the opt-out tools listed in that policy.

5. Third-Party Tools & Services

We use third-party services that may collect or process information on our behalf. These include:

Google Tag Manager (GTM) — manages marketing and analytics tags on our site
Google Analytics — website traffic and behavior measurement (often deployed via GTM)
Google Ads — conversion tracking and remarketing measurement for campaigns that direct users to our site
Meta (Facebook) Pixel — when enabled, measures ad performance and conversions from Meta advertising platforms
IP geolocation services — to help prevent spam and understand approximate visitor location on form submissions
Email and hosting providers — to deliver and store inquiry notifications
CRM, project management, or internal lead tools — to organize inquiries and client communications
Scheduling tools (e.g., Calendly or similar) — when we provide a scheduling link for consultations
Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, bank processors, or invoicing platforms) — to process payments when you purchase paid services. Payment card data is handled by the processor; we do not store full card numbers on our servers.
Live chat tools — if you use chat on our site, the chat provider may process messages and technical data

Each third-party provider processes data under its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their policies, including:

Google Privacy Policy
Meta Privacy Policy
Calendly Privacy Policy (if you use our scheduling links)

6. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only in these situations:

Service providers: Vendors that help us host the site, send email, store leads, run analytics, process payments, or manage projects — under confidentiality obligations and only for the purposes described in this policy
Advertising/analytics partners: To measure campaign performance through tags and pixels described in Sections 4 and 5
Professional advisors: Lawyers, accountants, or insurers when needed
Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect rights, safety, and security
Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to confidentiality until completion
With your consent: When you direct us to share information or authorize a specific disclosure

7. Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described above:

Lead and inquiry data: Up to twenty-four (24) months from your last interaction with us, unless you become a client or request earlier deletion
Client and project data: For the duration of the engagement and thereafter as needed for contracts, warranties, disputes, and legal obligations
Financial and tax records: As required by applicable law (often seven (7) years or longer where required)
Marketing suppression records: Retained as needed to honor opt-out requests
Analytics and advertising data: According to the retention settings of the relevant provider (e.g., Google Analytics, Google Ads, Meta)

When data is no longer needed, we delete it or anonymize it where feasible.

8. Data Security

We use technical and organizational measures — including access controls, secure hosting, encrypted connections (HTTPS), and limited staff access — to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, but we work to protect data consistent with industry practices and applicable law.

9. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information
Restrict or object to certain processing
Receive a portable copy of your data
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Opt out of marketing communications at any time

California residents (CCPA/CPRA): We do not sell personal information. You may request to know, access, correct, or delete personal information subject to legal exceptions.

EEA/UK residents (GDPR): You may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. Our contact details are below.

10. How to Request Access, Correction, or Deletion

To exercise your privacy rights or ask questions about your data, contact us:

Email: info@apploidstudios.com (subject line: “Privacy Request”)
Phone: (281) 825-3101
Mail: Apploid Studio Store LLC — use the office addresses listed below

Please include your full name, email address, and phone number (if used in your submission) so we can locate your records. We may verify your identity before fulfilling a request.

We aim to respond within thirty (30) days, or sooner where required by law. If we need more time, we will notify you.

To stop marketing emails, use the unsubscribe link in our messages or email us. To opt out of SMS, reply STOP to any message or contact us directly.

11. SMS / Text Messages

If you provide a phone number and consent on our forms, we may contact you by SMS about your inquiry or consultation. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. Reply HELP for assistance or STOP to opt out. SMS consent is not a condition of purchasing services.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us data, contact us and we will delete it promptly.

13. International Data Transfers

We are based in the United States. If you access our site from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the U.S. and other countries where our service providers operate. We take steps to protect data in accordance with this policy and applicable law.

14. External Links

Our site may link to third-party websites (social media, scheduling tools, payment pages). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. Review their privacy policies before providing information.

15. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The effective date at the top will change when we post a revised version. Continued use of our site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

16. Contact Us

Contact Information

Apploid Studio Store LLC (dba Apploid Studios)