Privacy Policy – US Citizenship Test 2026-27 Prep

Last updated: August 29, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how the developer of US Citizenship Test 2026-27 Prep (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application for U.S. citizenship test preparation (the “App”).

By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the App.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

The App allows you to enter certain information to personalize your study experience, including:

• Your N-400 filing date (to determine whether you take the 2008 or 2025 civics test)
• Your ZIP code (to show your state’s governor, U.S. senators, and representative)
• Your planned naturalization interview date (for the countdown feature)
• Your study progress and practice results
• Audio recordings of your spoken answers (if you choose to use the voice recording feature)

All of this information is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers or shared with third parties.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

We do not collect personal data automatically. However, the App may use standard system logs and diagnostics provided by your device and app store (e.g., Google Play Console crash reports) to help us fix bugs and improve stability. These logs do not include your study data, profile, or audio recordings.

1.3 Permissions Used by the App

The App requests the following permissions on Android:

• Record Audio: Used only when you choose to record your spoken answers during practice or mock interview sessions. Audio is stored locally on your device and is not uploaded anywhere.
• Internet: Used only for optional features such as loading remote resources or future updates. The core functionality of the App (questions, audio TTS, mock interview, ZIP lookup, countdown) works offline after installation.

We do not access your contacts, location (beyond the ZIP code you manually enter), camera, microphone (except for recording within the App), or any other sensitive data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide in the App solely to:

• Determine the correct civics test version (2008 or 2025) for your study plan
• Show personalized local officials based on your ZIP code
• Display your interview countdown and study progress
• Enable audio playback and voice recording for practice
• Improve the App’s functionality and fix bugs (via anonymized crash diagnostics)

We do not use your data for advertising, marketing, or selling to third parties.

3. Data Storage and Security

All your personal data, including:

• Filing date
• ZIP code
• Interview date
• Study progress and results
• Audio recordings

is stored locally on your device using secure local storage mechanisms. We do not store this data on any remote server controlled by us.

Because data is stored locally:

• If you uninstall the App, all your data will be deleted from your device.
• We cannot recover your data if you lose or change your device.
• We do not have access to your study data or recordings.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may use third-party services (e.g., app store infrastructure, crash reporting tools) that receive limited, non-personal technical data to help us operate and improve the App. These providers are not given access to your study data, profile, or audio recordings.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, to the extent applicable.

We do not share your data with advertisers, data brokers, or any third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Children’s Privacy

The App is intended for individuals preparing for the U.S. naturalization process, generally age 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it as soon as possible.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. If we make material changes, we will:

• Update the “Last updated” date at the top of this policy
• Where appropriate, notify you through the App or via other reasonable means

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Because your data is stored locally on your device:

• You can view and manage your data directly within the App (e.g., edit your ZIP code, filing date, interview date, or clear your progress in Settings).
• You can delete all your data by uninstalling the App from your device.
• You can choose not to use features like voice recording if you prefer not to create audio files.

If you have questions about your data or this Privacy Policy, you can contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section.

8. International Data Transfers

Since we do not transmit your personal study data to our servers, there is no international transfer of your personal information by us. Any data processing that occurs via app store infrastructure (e.g., Google Play) is subject to the respective platform’s policies and infrastructure.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: [YOUR_SUPPORT_EMAIL]
Developer / Company Name: [YOUR_DEVELOPER_NAME]

Please replace [YOUR_SUPPORT_EMAIL] and [YOUR_DEVELOPER_NAME] with your actual support email and developer or company name before publishing.

10. Additional Notices for Specific Regions

10.1 California (CCPA/CPRA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the CPRA, California residents have certain rights regarding their personal information. Because we store your study data locally and do not sell or share it with third parties for advertising or marketing, our data practices are limited. You still have the right to:

• Request information about the categories of personal information we collect and how it is used
• Request deletion of your personal information (which you can do by deleting your data in the App or uninstalling it)
• Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information (we do not sell or share your data in this manner)

To exercise these rights, you may contact us using the email provided above.

10.2 European Economic Area (GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA, you may have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to correct inaccurate data
• The right to delete your data
• The right to restrict or object to certain processing
• The right to data portability

Given that your data is stored locally and we do not control it on our servers, most of these rights are exercised directly by managing or deleting your data on your device. If you have questions, please contact us.

11. Disclaimer

US Citizenship Test 2026-27 Prep is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or any government agency. This Privacy Policy describes our independent data practices as the developer of the App.

12. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which the developer is based, without regard to conflict of law principles. Notwithstanding this, we strive to comply with applicable data protection laws in all regions where the App is available.

By using US Citizenship Test 2026-27 Prep, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.