Overview
CitizenPrep is a U.S. citizenship test preparation application. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect (and what we don't), how your data is handled, and your rights as a user.
The short version: we do not collect, store, or share any personal information about you. The app works entirely on your device.
Information We Do NOT Collect
CitizenPrep does not collect any of the following:
- Name, email address, or any contact information
- Account credentials — there are no accounts or sign-ups
- Location data
- Device identifiers or advertising IDs
- Usage analytics or behavioral tracking data
- Crash reports sent to external servers
- Any biometric or sensitive personal data
Local Storage on Your Device
All app data is stored locally on your device using AsyncStorage (React Native). This includes:
- Your study progress and completed questions
- Your selected U.S. state for state-specific answers
- Your language preference for bilingual mode
- Your daily streak count
- Bookmarked or saved questions
None of this data is transmitted to any server. It lives only on your device and is never shared with us or any third party. Uninstalling the app removes all locally stored data.
Network Requests
CitizenPrep occasionally makes a single outbound network request to fetch a publicly available JSON data file hosted on GitHub Pages. This request is used to update time-sensitive civics answers — such as the current President, Vice President, or your state's Governor — when those officeholders change.
No personal data is included in this request. The request is a standard HTTP GET to a public URL. No cookies, identifiers, or user information are sent. This request is functionally identical to loading a public webpage.
Third-Party Services
CitizenPrep does not integrate any third-party analytics platforms, advertising networks, crash-reporting services, or tracking SDKs. There are no third-party SDKs embedded in the app that collect user data.
Advertising
CitizenPrep contains no advertisements of any kind. There are no in-app advertising networks, banner ads, or sponsored content. There is no ad targeting or ad-related data collection.
Children's Privacy
CitizenPrep is intended for individuals preparing for the U.S. naturalization interview. The app does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). Because we collect no personal data from any user, this applies equally to all age groups. If you believe a child has somehow submitted personal information through the app, please contact us immediately at the address below.
Data Security
Since no personal data is transmitted to or stored on our servers, the attack surface for a data breach affecting CitizenPrep users is effectively zero on our end. Your study data is protected by your device's own security features (passcode, biometrics, encryption at rest).
Your Rights
Because we do not collect or store any personal data, there is nothing for us to provide, correct, or delete on our end. If you wish to clear your in-app data (progress, preferences, streak), you can do so from within the app's Settings screen, or by uninstalling the app.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the app or applicable law. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of the app after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: essentialdevteam@gmail.com