Privacy Policy for EduAtlas

Last Updated: September 2025

Introduction

EduAtlas ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our mobile application EduAtlas (the "App").

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Language Preferences: We store your selected language preference (English, Spanish, or French) locally on your device to provide a personalized experience.
App Usage Data: We store a simple flag indicating whether you have completed the onboarding process to avoid showing it repeatedly.

Information We Collect Automatically

Device Information: We may collect basic device information such as device type and operating system version for app functionality.
Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with the App, including which universities you view and search queries.

Information from Third Parties

University Data: We fetch university information from third-party APIs (universities.hipolabs.com and restcountries.com) to provide you with current university listings and country information.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and maintain the App's functionality
Personalize your experience (language preferences)
Display university information and country data
Improve the App's performance and user experience
Ensure the App works correctly on your device

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage: Your language preference and onboarding status are stored locally on your device using secure local storage mechanisms.
No Personal Data: We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal identifying information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers.
No Account Creation: The App does not require user registration or account creation.

Third-Party Services

External APIs

Universities API: We use universities.hipolabs.com to fetch university data
Countries API: We use restcountries.com to fetch country information

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

WebView Usage

The App includes a WebView component that allows you to visit university websites
When you use the WebView, you are subject to the privacy policies of those external websites
We do not collect or store any information from your WebView browsing

Data Sharing

We do not share, sell, or trade your information with third parties, except:

When required by law or legal process
To protect our rights or the safety of our users
With your explicit consent

Children's Privacy

Important: Our App is designed for general audiences and does not specifically target children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete such information.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the information we have about you
Request correction of any inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information
Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Data Retention

Local Data: Language preferences and app settings are stored locally on your device and can be deleted by uninstalling the App.
No Server Storage: We do not store your data on external servers.

International Data Transfers

Since we do not collect or store personal data on external servers, there are no international data transfers of personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the App and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: kabuteymanasseh5@gmail.com
Address: Remote

Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with:

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
Google Play Store requirements

Data Minimization

We follow the principle of data minimization, collecting only the information necessary to provide our services. We do not collect unnecessary personal information and limit data collection to what is essential for app functionality.

No Tracking or Analytics

We do not use tracking technologies, analytics services, or advertising networks that would collect additional information about your usage patterns or device.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted in the App.