Last Updated: August 5, 2025
Effective Date: August 5, 2025
📋 Quick Summary: Element OTG is designed with privacy in mind. We collect minimal data, store most information locally on your device, and only use advertisements to keep the app free. Your personal information is never sold or shared inappropriately.
🔍 Information We Collect
Data We DO Collect
| Data Type |
Purpose |
Storage Location |
Learning Progress
Quiz scores, practice results, preferences |
To save your progress and provide personalized learning experience |
Locally on your device only |
App Usage Statistics
Feature usage, session duration, crashes |
To improve app performance and user experience |
Anonymized, sent to analytics services |
Advertising Data
Anonymous advertising identifiers |
To display relevant advertisements |
Managed by Google AdMob |
Device Information
OS version, device model, app version |
For compatibility and technical support |
Anonymized, used for debugging |
Data We DO NOT Collect
- Personal Information: We never collect your name, email, phone number, or address
- Location Data: We do not access or store your location information
- Contacts: We never access your contacts or social media accounts
- Photos/Camera: We do not access your camera roll or camera
- Microphone: We do not record audio or access your microphone
- Account Information: No registration or login required
📱 How We Use Your Information
Primary Uses
- Learning Progress: Save your quiz scores and practice results locally on your device
- App Improvement: Analyze anonymous usage patterns to enhance features and fix bugs
- Advertisement Display: Show relevant ads to keep the app free for all users
- Technical Support: Use device information to provide better support and compatibility
We Will Never
- Sell your personal information to third parties
- Use your data for purposes other than improving the app
- Share identifiable information with advertisers
- Access or modify other apps on your device
- Send you marketing emails or notifications (we don't have your email)
🛡️ Data Storage and Security
Local Storage
Your learning progress and preferences are stored locally on your device only. This means:
- Your quiz scores and practice results never leave your device
- We cannot access your learning data
- Your progress is preserved even without internet connection
- Uninstalling the app will permanently delete this data
Security Measures
- Encryption: All data transmissions are encrypted using industry-standard protocols
- Minimal Data: We collect only the minimum data necessary for app functionality
- Anonymous Analytics: Usage statistics are anonymized and cannot be traced back to individuals
- Secure Partners: We only work with trusted third-party services that comply with privacy standards
📢 Third-Party Services
Google AdMob (Advertisement)
- Purpose: Display advertisements to keep the app free
- Data Collected: Anonymous advertising identifiers, device information
- Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
- Opt-out: You can limit ad tracking in your device settings
Apple App Store Analytics
- Purpose: App performance monitoring and crash reporting
- Data Collected: Anonymous usage statistics, crash logs
- Privacy Policy: Apple Privacy Policy
⚠️ Important: These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them. We only share anonymous, non-personal data with these services.
👶 Children's Privacy
COPPA Compliance: Element OTG is safe for children and complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
- No Personal Information: We do not collect any personal information from users of any age
- Educational Content: The app provides educational content about chemistry elements
- Safe Advertising: Advertisements are filtered to be appropriate for all ages
- No Communication: The app does not allow communication between users
- Local Storage Only: All user data is stored locally on the device
For Parents: If you have any concerns about your child's use of this app, please contact us at the email provided below.
🌍 International Users
GDPR Compliance (European Users)
For users in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Legal Basis: Legitimate interest for app functionality and analytics
- Data Minimization: We collect only necessary data
- Your Rights: You have the right to access, correct, or delete your data
- Data Portability: Your local data can be exported through device backup
- Consent: Continued use of the app indicates consent to this policy
Other Jurisdictions
We respect privacy laws in all countries where our app is available and strive to meet the highest privacy standards globally.
🔄 Data Retention and Deletion
Local Data (Learning Progress)
- Storage: Stored locally on your device indefinitely
- Deletion: Automatically deleted when you uninstall the app
- Backup: May be included in device backups (controlled by your device settings)
Analytics Data
- Retention: Anonymous usage data retained for up to 24 months
- Purpose: Long-term app improvement and trend analysis
- Deletion: Automatically deleted after retention period
Advertising Data
- Management: Controlled by Google AdMob's data retention policies
- Opt-out: You can reset your advertising identifier in device settings
🔄 Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
- Notification: Material changes will be communicated through app updates
- Effective Date: Changes become effective on the date posted
- Continued Use: Using the app after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy
- Version History: Previous versions available upon request
📋 Summary
Element OTG Privacy Commitment:
- ✅ No personal information collection
- ✅ Learning progress stored locally only
- ✅ Anonymous analytics for app improvement
- ✅ Safe and appropriate for all ages
- ✅ Transparent about third-party services
- ✅ Compliant with international privacy laws
Your privacy matters to us. We built Element OTG to be educational, safe, and respectful of your personal information.