Privacy Policy - Romanian Citizenship Quiz

Introduction

Welcome to Romanian Citizenship Quiz ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and protect your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding your personal data when you use our mobile application.

Sources of Information

All citizenship-related content in this app is derived from publicly available government sources, including:

• Official Romanian Citizenship Portal: cetatenie.just.ro - Primary official source for citizenship information, practice questions, and examination materials
• Official Romanian citizenship laws and regulations
• Publicly available government websites and documentation
• Official citizenship test materials and requirements
• Historical facts from verified educational resources

For official and up-to-date information, users should always consult:

• Official Romanian Citizenship Portal: cetatenie.just.ro - The primary official source
• The Romanian National Authority for Citizenship (ANR)
• Official Romanian government websites
• Local Romanian consulates or embassies
• Qualified immigration attorneys or consultants

Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to provide you with our services:

• Email Address: Obtained through Google Sign-In for user authentication and account identification
• Learning Progress: Your quiz results, completed sections, and study progress to track your advancement and personalize your learning experience
• Favorite Questions: Questions you mark as favorites to help you review important content
• App Usage Data: Basic analytics to improve app performance and user experience (anonymized)

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used exclusively for:

• Authenticating your account through Google Sign-In
• Saving and displaying your learning progress across sessions
• Storing your favorite questions for easy access and review
• Personalizing your study experience based on your progress
• Improving our app's functionality and content (through anonymized analytics)

Data Storage and Security

Your data is securely stored using Firebase, Google's cloud platform, which provides:

• Enterprise-grade security and encryption
• Regular security audits and compliance certifications
• Data redundancy and backup systems

Your Data Rights

You have control over your data:

• Deletion: Remove all your data using the delete button in the app's settings screen

For other data requests such as access to your data, data portability, or corrections, please contact us at the email address provided below.

Data Retention

We store your data securely to provide a personalized learning experience:

• Email Address: Stored as long as your account exists for authentication purposes
• Learning Progress: Saved to track your advancement and allow you to continue where you left off
• Favorite Questions: Preserved to maintain your personalized study collection

When you delete your account using the "Delete My Data" button in the app settings, all associated data (email, progress, and favorites) is permanently removed from our systems.

Children's Privacy

Our app is intended for users aged 13 and above. 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.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes through the app or via email. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Third-Party Services

Our app uses the following third-party services:

• Firebase (Google): For authentication, database, and hosting services — Firebase Privacy & Security · Google Privacy Policy
• Google Sign-In: For secure authentication — Google Privacy Policy
• RevenueCat: For subscription management and in‑app purchases — RevenueCat Privacy Policy

These services have their own privacy policies (linked above) which we encourage you to review. Depending on your usage, limited data may be shared with these providers to enable core features. This may include:

• Email address (for authentication) and basic app identifiers required for secure sign‑in
• Subscription/purchase information and receipts necessary to validate premium access (via RevenueCat and app stores)
• A user identifier for subscription management; in our app this may be your email address to associate purchases with your account

International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Educational Purpose and User Responsibility

This app is designed solely for educational purposes to help users prepare for the Romanian citizenship exam. Important notes:

• This app does not provide legal advice or official government services
• Information may become outdated - always verify with official sources
• Successful use of this app does not guarantee passing the official citizenship exam
• Users are responsible for verifying all information with official government sources
• This app cannot replace official government procedures or requirements

This privacy policy is designed to be transparent and user-friendly. Your privacy is important to us.