Privacy Policy for CodePatterns
Introduction
CodePatterns ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application CodePatterns (the "App").
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Usage Preferences: App settings, notification preferences
- Feedback: Any feedback, comments, or suggestions you provide
Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: Questions answered, scores, progress, time spent in app
- Device Information: Device type, operating system version, app version
- Subscription Data: Subscription status and purchase information (processed by Apple)
Information We Do NOT Collect
- We do not collect personally identifiable information without your consent
- We do not access your contacts, photos, or other personal data
- We do not track your location
- We do not collect sensitive personal information
How We Use Your Information
- Provide App Functionality: Track your progress, maintain scores and achievements
- Subscription Management: Process and manage your CodePatterns Premium subscription
- Improve User Experience: Analyze usage patterns to enhance app features
- App Maintenance: Diagnose technical issues and improve performance
Data Storage and Security
Local Storage
- Most of your data is stored locally on your device
- Progress, scores, and achievements are saved using iOS secure storage mechanisms
- Data remains on your device and is not transmitted to external servers
Security Measures
- We implement industry-standard security measures
- Subscription data is processed securely through Apple's systems
- Regular security assessments and updates
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do NOT sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may share information only in the following circumstances:
- Legal Compliance: If required by law or legal process
- Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of users
- Apple App Store: Subscription data is processed by Apple according to their privacy policy
Subscription Privacy
CodePatterns Premium subscriptions are processed entirely through Apple's App Store. We do not store your payment information. Apple handles all subscription billing, renewal, and cancellation according to their privacy policy.
Children's Privacy
CodePatterns is suitable for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us.
Your Rights and Choices
Data Access and Control
- View Data: You can view your progress and statistics within the app
- Delete Data: You can reset your progress through the app settings
- App Deletion: Uninstalling the app removes all locally stored data
- Subscription Management: Manage your subscription through your Apple ID settings
Data Retention
- Local Data: Retained until you delete the app or reset progress
- Subscription Data: Managed by Apple according to their retention policies
Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of significant changes through app update notifications or in-app notifications. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: codepatternsapp@gmail.com
Website: https://kevli1004.github.io/CodePatterns/
Support: https://kevli1004.github.io/CodePatterns/support.html
Compliance
This Privacy Policy complies with:
- Apple App Store Guidelines
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where applicable
- Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
Your privacy is important to us. We are committed to protecting your information and being transparent about our data practices.