4.6 Get Apps
4.6.1 Introduction
Get Apps provides a platform for users of Xiaomi mobile phones to browse, download, install, and update applications.
Get Apps only collects the data we need to power your experience. Get Apps conducts security audits on all connected applications to minimize security risks around applications downloaded by users on the Get Apps platform.
Get Apps is available in India, Russia, Spain, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Turkey.
4.6.2 Data Inventory
| Category | Type | Identification Qualifier | Purpose | Data Encryption In-transit | Data Encryption At-rest | Data Retention |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identifiers | Mi Account ID | Identified | App Functionality Analytics | HTTPS | Plain | Per user’s request |
| GAID | Identified | App Functionality Personalization Analytics Advertising | HTTPS | Plain | Per user's request | |
| Search History | Search History | Identified | App Functionality Personalization Analytics | HTTPS | Plain | Per user’s request |
| User Content Data | Comments | Identified | App Functionality | HTTPS | Plain | Per user’s request |
| Usage Data | Product Interaction | Identified | App Functionality Personalization Analytics Advertising | HTTPS | Plain | Per user’s request |
| Advertising Data | Identified | Advertising | HTTPS | Plain | 180 days | |
| Diagnostics | Crash Data | Pseudonymized | Analytics | HTTPS | Plain | 90 days |
| Other Data | App List | Identified | App Functionality Personalization | HTTPS | Plain | Per user’s request |
| Points and Redeem Records | Identified | App Functionality | HTTPS | Plain | Per user’s request | |
| Network Type | Identified | App Functionality Analytics Advertising | HTTPS | Plain | Per user’s request | |
| Locale and Region Settings | Identified | App Functionality Personalization Analytics Advertising | HTTPS | Plain | Per user’s request |
4.6.3 Data Collection and Usage
1) Application Browsing and Searching
You can find any application you want in Get Apps. When browsing Get Apps, we collect information regarding your device, system specifications, as well as your locale and region settings to offer you the most suitable applications. When you search applications in Get Apps, we collect the Google Advertising ID and retain your search history.
2) Application Downloading and Updating
To provide the application download and update function, we collect the Google Advertising ID and application name to retain a record. We also collect and check the network type of your phone to enhance your downloading experience. To check whether the applications on your phone need updates, we collect the application list on your phone and the application version.
3) Application Ratings and Reviews
You can interact with Get Apps by adding reviews or ratings for an application.
When you publish a review for a certain application, we collect your Mi Account ID, nickname, photo, application name, and comments. The comments you publish can be read by other users for reference but your nickname will be masked to protect your privacy.
When you rate an app, we collect your Mi Account ID, the application name, and your rating score.
4) Points Mall*
In Points Mall, you can earn points by completing tasks and then redeem the points for prizes. When you use Points Mall, we record the points with your Mi Account ID. We also retain the redeem records when a redemption occurs.
*Note: Points Mall is only available in India.
5) Personalized Recommendations*
Get Apps provides you with personalized recommendations to help you find more applications you may be interested in. We use Google Advertising ID, as well as the data collected in Get Apps, in other functions, such as device and system specs, application download records, search history, and application list, for personalized recommendations.
*Note: Personalized Recommendations are not available in Spain.
6) Analytics
Get Apps provides you with personalized recommendations to help you find more applications you may be interested in. We use Google Advertising ID, as well as the data collected in Get Apps, in other functions, such as device and system specs, application download records, search history, and application list, for personalized recommendations.
7) Advertising
Get Apps provides you with personalized advertisements. For detailed information regarding ads in MIUI, see 4.13 Advertisement.
8) In-app Purchase
You can make in-app purchases within the apps that collaborate with GetApps. When you make an in-app purchase, GetApps will collect your Mi Account and Google advertising ID to associate your purchase history for future reference. With your permission, GetApps will also collect your anonymized payment information (such as phone number, bank card number, card expiration date, etc.) to facilitate quick payment after your first transaction. When you make an in-app payment, GetApps will collect your network IP to ensure there is no financial security risk for you.
4.6.4 Manage Your Privacy
1) Access, Download or Delete User Data in Get Apps
You can request to access, download, or delete the data in Get Apps by accessing the Privacy Center in Mi Account or by contacting us via Xiaomi Privacy Support.
2) Withdraw Your Consent
You can withdraw your consent for Get Apps in the system settings. Go to Settings > Password & Security > Authorization & Revocation, and disable the option beside the Get Apps icon. Or go to Get Apps > me > Settings > Privacy, and adjust the "Withdrawal of consent" option. After disabling it, Get Apps will no longer collect data and will delete any data stored locally or in the cloud.
Withdraw Consent in Get Apps
Withdraw Consent in Settings
3) Manage Personalized Recommendations
You can disable personalized services at any time. Go to Get Apps > My Profile > Privacy, and disable the "Personalized Recommendations" option.
4) Manage Data Collection for Analysis Purposes
You can allow or stop the data collection for analysis purposes in Get Apps, go to Settings > Password & Security > Privacy > User Experience Program, and adjust the "Enroll in User Experience Program" option.
5) Manage Ads
Personalized ads in this application are controlled by the "Personalized Ads" option in the system settings. For details, please see 4.13 Advertisement.
6) Manage in-app purchases
You can allow or stop information collection for purchase history management in the Get Apps application, go to Settings > Password & Security > Privacy > User Experience Program, and adjust the "Register User Experience Program" option. To delete any payment method information recorded in Get Apps, go to GetApps > My Profile> Payment Method Management, long-press on the payment method list to reveal the "Remove" option, and click it to clear any anonymized payment information stored in Get Apps and its cloud servers.
4.6.5 Conclusion
At Xiaomi, user information security and privacy remain at the core of our operations. We are committed to protecting user data security and privacy.
The following Xiaomi privacy principles are deeply integrated into Get Apps:
Employ technical security audits to ensure the security of apps listed on Get Apps.
Provide controls for users to manage their data.
Users can disable personalized ads, revoke the authorization, and delete data at any time.