Privacy Policy for Canadian Citizenship Master 2025

Last Updated: December 17, 2025

Overview

Canadian Citizenship Master 2025 ("the App") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our application.

Information We Do NOT Collect

The App does NOT collect, store, or transmit any personal information, including but not limited to:

• Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
• Location data
• Device identifiers (beyond what ad networks may use)
• User account information (no accounts required)
• Usage analytics
• Study progress data (stored locally only)

Information Stored Locally

The App stores the following data only on your device using Android's SharedPreferences:

• Your preferred app theme (light/dark mode)
• Questions you have bookmarked
• Questions marked for review
• Your selected Canadian province or territory (optional, for location-aware content)
• Text-to-speech settings (speed, enabled/disabled)

This data:

• Never leaves your device
• Is not transmitted to any server
• Is not accessible to the developer
• Is deleted if you uninstall the app

Third-Party Services

Google AdMob

The App displays advertisements using Google AdMob. AdMob may collect and use:

• Device advertising identifiers
• IP address
• Ad interaction data (clicks, impressions)
• General device information (OS version, screen size)

AdMob's data collection is governed by:

• Google Privacy Policy
• Google Ads Privacy Notice

You can opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings:

• Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization

Firebase (Remote Config)

The App uses Firebase Remote Config for app update prompts only. Firebase may collect:

• Anonymous app instance identifiers
• Country-level location (not precise location)
• App version information

No personal data is collected through Firebase.

Firebase Privacy Policy: Firebase Privacy Information

Permissions Required

The App requests the following Android permissions:

• INTERNET: Required to load advertisements and check for app updates
• ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Used to detect internet connectivity for ads

The App does NOT request:

• Camera
• Microphone
• Contacts
• Phone/SMS
• Precise location
• Storage (beyond standard app data)

Data Security

• All local data is stored securely using Android's built-in storage mechanisms
• No user data is transmitted over the network
• The App uses HTTPS for any network requests (ads, Remote Config)
• Code obfuscation (ProGuard) prevents unauthorized access to app internals

Children's Privacy

The App does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone, including children under 13. The App is designed for educational purposes and does not require age verification or personal information.

Content Attribution

All citizenship test questions used in the App are sourced from official Canadian government materials published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), including the official study guide "Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship."

Government Affiliation Disclaimer

This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the Government of Canada, or any Canadian government agency.

The App is an independent educational tool created for public benefit using publicly available government materials.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted within the App and on our distribution channels. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Your Rights

Since we do not collect personal information, standard data rights (access, deletion, portability) do not apply. However:

• You can clear all local app data through Android Settings → Apps → Canadian Citizenship Master 2025 → Storage → Clear Data
• You can opt out of personalized ads through your device settings
• You can uninstall the App at any time to remove all local data

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the App's privacy practices:

Developer: Educational Apps by NP
App Name: Canadian Citizenship Master 2025
Package ID: com.canadiancitizenship.app

Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with:

• Google Play Developer Program Policies
• Google Play Data Safety requirements
• Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles

Disclaimer

The App is provided "as is" for educational purposes. While we strive to ensure accuracy, users should verify all citizenship information with official IRCC sources before citizenship interviews.