Privacy Policy for US Citizenship Test Trainer

Information We Collect

We collect minimal information necessary to provide our service:

• Account Information: Email address for account creation and authentication
• Payment Information: Subscription data processed through Apple App Store and RevenueCat
• Practice Data: Your progress, scores, study statistics, and interview session results
• Audio Recordings: Voice recordings for AI interview practice and evaluation
• User Identifiers: Anonymous user IDs for account management and progress tracking
• Device Information: Device identifiers for analytics and app functionality
• Location Data: Optional location access to determine your ZIP code for finding local government representatives (senators, house representatives, governor, etc.) relevant to the USCIS civics test
• Usage Analytics: App usage patterns and performance metrics to improve our service
• Crash Data: Technical diagnostic information to fix bugs and improve app stability

How We Use Your Information

All data collection serves two primary purposes:

• App Functionality:
  • Provide personalized study recommendations and AI interview coaching
  • Track your learning progress and session history
  • Process subscription payments and manage account access
  • Authenticate users and maintain secure sessions
  • Store and retrieve audio recordings for interview practice
  • Determine your ZIP code from location to identify local government representatives for civics test preparation
  • Provide customer support and technical assistance
  • Ensure app stability and prevent crashes
• Analytics:
  • Analyze app usage patterns to improve user experience
  • Monitor app performance and identify technical issues
  • Understand feature effectiveness to guide development
  • Measure audience engagement and retention

Important: We do not use your data for advertising, marketing, tracking, or personalization beyond core app functionality.

Firebase Analytics & Privacy

We use Firebase Analytics and Firebase Crashlytics to understand app usage and improve stability:

• What Firebase Collects:
  • Screen views and feature interactions (which features you use)
  • Quiz performance and practice session data (anonymous)
  • App performance metrics (load times, crashes)
  • Anonymous device identifiers (not linked to your identity)
• What Firebase Does NOT Do:
  • No Advertising: We do not collect IDFA (Advertising Identifier) or use analytics for ads
  • No Cross-App Tracking: Your activity is not tracked across other apps or websites
  • No Identity Linking: Analytics data is not linked to your email, name, or personal identity
  • No Data Selling: Analytics data is never sold to third parties
• Your Control: You can opt-out of analytics collection in Settings while still using all app features

Location Data Specifics

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties except with our essential service providers:

• Apple: Subscription and payment processing through App Store
• RevenueCat: Subscription management and payment processing
• Supabase: Secure database storage and user authentication
• Firebase (Google): Anonymous app usage analytics and crash reporting (data not linked to identity, no ad tracking)
• AI Services: Anonymous answer evaluation (audio data not stored by AI providers)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or legal process

Note: Location data is processed entirely on your device and never transmitted to our servers or shared with any third parties.

Data Storage and Security

• All data is encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard encryption
• Audio recordings are processed for AI evaluation and stored securely in our database
• Practice data and progress information is stored securely on our servers
• Payment information is processed by Apple and RevenueCat - we do not store payment details
• Location data is processed entirely on your device and never transmitted to our servers (no coordinates stored anywhere)
• We use industry-standard security measures and regularly update our security practices
• Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only

Data Retention

• Account and progress data: Retained while your account is active
• Audio recordings: Stored until you delete them or close your account
• Location data: Never stored anywhere - only used temporarily on your device to determine ZIP code
• ZIP code: Stored only on your device (never transmitted to our servers, can be cleared by resetting data)
• Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained for service improvement
• Crash and diagnostic data: Retained for technical analysis and debugging purposes

Your Rights and Data Control

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data stored in our systems
• Request correction of inaccurate personal data
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Export your study progress and session data
• Control location access through device settings or use manual ZIP code entry
• Clear stored ZIP code and representative data using the app's reset function
• Opt out of optional analytics collection (core functionality analytics remain active)
• Contact us about any privacy concerns or questions

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information provided below.

Children's Privacy

Our app is intended for users 13 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Third-Party Services

Our app integrates with the following third-party services. Each has their own privacy policies:

• Apple App Store: Payment processing and app distribution
• RevenueCat: Subscription management and payment processing
• Supabase: Database hosting and user authentication services
• Firebase Analytics (Google): Anonymous app usage analytics (no advertising, no cross-app tracking)
• Firebase Crashlytics (Google): Crash reporting and diagnostics for app stability
• AI Evaluation Services: Third-party AI services for answer evaluation (data not stored)

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these services to understand how they handle your information.

Important Privacy Notes:

• Location data is not shared with any of these third-party services
• Firebase Analytics data is anonymous and not used for advertising or user profiling
• We do not collect IDFA (Identifier for Advertisers)
• Analytics data is not linked to your personal identity

International Users

Our services are provided from the United States. If you are accessing our app from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located and our central database is operated.

California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information, including location data.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and, where appropriate, providing additional notice through the app or email. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Email: golukicoding@gmail.com

Response Time: We aim to respond to privacy requests within 30 days

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