App Name: SpringForge: Java & Spring | Effective Date: October 18, 2026
🛡️ Summary: SpringForge is an offline-first learning application. We do not collect, transmit, store on servers, track, or sell any personal data. Your progress remains strictly on your device.
1. Introduction
Welcome to SpringForge, developed by AppDefine ("we", "our", or "us"). We value your privacy and believe that educational tools should respect user data. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding user information and device storage.
2. Information Collection and Use
SpringForge does not collect or transmit any personally identifiable information (PII):
No Account Registration / No Passwords: You can enter a handle or username to manage local profiles. This profile identifier is stored solely on your device's local memory.
Offline Learning Data: Your quiz answers, completed multiple-choice questions (MCQs), completed flashcards, review bookmarks, and favorites are saved locally on your device via standard local storage. They are never sent to external servers or cloud services.
No Tracking or Analytics: The app does not include third-party tracking libraries, analytics frameworks, or telemetry tools.
No Advertisements: SpringForge is 100% ad-free. No advertising identifiers (AAID) are read or shared.
3. Device Permissions & Audio
SpringForge requires minimal, non-intrusive permissions to function:
Text-to-Speech (TTS): The "Listen" feature uses your device's built-in operating system speech synthesis engine to read lessons aloud. No audio or voice recordings are collected, stored, or uploaded.
Internet Access: Used only if you explicitly choose to tap external actions, such as rating the app in the Google Play Store or sharing the app link via your device's native share sheet.
4. Data Retention and Deletion
All data generated by your usage of SpringForge resides exclusively on your local device storage.
You can erase your data at any time by:
Tapping "Reset my progress" in the app's Settings screen.
Clearing application storage or cache via your device's system settings.
Uninstalling the SpringForge application.
5. Children's Privacy
Our application contains educational content intended for students, engineers, and developers preparing for technical interviews. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children under the age of 13.
6. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: