Privacy Policy for Time to Code

Last Updated: 2 June 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Time to Code (“we,” “our,” or “app”), an educational application that combines Story-Based Learning and Gamification to teach programming basics through an interactive visual novel experience. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your data is handled. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

Information Collection and Use

Our app is designed to prioritize your privacy. We do not collect, store, or share any personally identifiable information (e.g., name, email, address) or sensitive data.

Local Storage

To enhance your experience, the app uses local storage (via shared_preferences) to save:

This data is stored only on your device and is never transmitted to external servers or third parties. You can delete this data at any time by uninstalling the app.

Third-Party Services

The app uses the following third-party plugins for functionality:

  1. Flame & Flame Audio: For game mechanics and audio playback. No data is collected.
  2. Shared Preferences: For local storage of user progress (as described above).

These plugins do not collect or transmit personal data.

Permissions

The app does not require any sensitive permissions (e.g., camera, microphone, location, or internet access). The Android Manifest includes only standard permissions for app functionality, such as processing text (for educational content interaction).

Children’s Privacy

Time to Code is designed for educational purposes and may be used by children. We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and do not knowingly collect personal information from users under 13. All data is stored locally and remains on the device.

Security

We implement industry-standard measures to protect locally stored data. However, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure. If you share your device with others, we recommend using app-locking features provided by your device’s OS.

Links to External Content

The app does not contain links to external websites or services. All content is self-contained within the app.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will be reflected with a new “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

drittelegiona@gmail.com