# Privacy Policy for Learn Java: Coding Course
**Last updated:** October 2, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Brave Squad studio* ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our mobile application **Learn Java: Coding Course** (Package Name: `brave.java.course`, referred to as the "App").
By downloading, installing, or using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not use the App.
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## 1. Information We Collect
### A. Information Stored Locally on Your Device
The App is designed to offer a seamless learning experience, saving your learning progress directly on your device using local storage (SQLite/Room Database). This includes:
* **Course Progress:** Completed lessons, subtopic checkmarks, and overall course level.
* **Quiz & XP Data:** Quiz scores, earned experience points (XP), unlocked achievement badges, and streak metrics.
* **Playground Code:** Code snippets written, edited, and saved in the built-in Java Code Sandbox.
*Note: This data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our personal private servers.*
### B. Automatically Collected Information & Third-Party Services
To keep the App free and supported, we integrate third-party software development kits (SDKs), primarily **Google AdMob**. When you access the App, these third parties may automatically collect certain device and usage information, including:
* **Device Identifiers:** Google Advertising ID (GAID / AAID), unique device identifiers.
* **Device Technical Data:** Device model, operating system version, screen resolution, mobile network information, language settings.
* **Network & Coarse Location Data:** IP address (which may be used to approximate coarse, non-precise geographic location at city/country level).
* **Ad Interaction Metrics:** Ad impressions, clicks, views, loading performance, and diagnostics.
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## 2. Third-Party Service Providers
We utilize third-party services that collect information used to identify you and display relevant advertisements. Below are links to the privacy policies of the third-party service providers used by the App:
* **Google Play Services:**
[https://policies.google.com/privacy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)
* **Google AdMob (Google Mobile Ads):**
[https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads](https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads)
* **Firebase Services (App Check / Analytics):**
[https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy](https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy)
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## 3. How We Use Information
The collected data is utilized for the following operational purposes:
1. **App Functionality:** To display your course curriculum, run the interactive code playground, calculate quiz results, and maintain your XP score.
2. **Advertising & Monetization:** Google AdMob uses device identifiers and ad metrics to serve:
* **Adaptive Banner Ads:** Displayed at the bottom of the learning screens.
* **Native In-Stream Ads:** Integrated seamlessly within topic and lesson lists.
* **Interstitial Ads:** Displayed during natural transitions (e.g., milestone lesson completion, saving code).
* **App Open Ads:** Displayed upon opening or resuming the App.
3. **App Diagnostics & Stability:** To identify crashes, fix bugs, optimize frame rates, and improve overall app reliability.
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## 4. Personalized vs. Non-Personalized Ads & User Choices
Depending on your geographic location (such as the European Economic Area / UK or California):
* **Consent Gathering:** Where required by law (such as the GDPR or ePrivacy Directive), the App presents a consent dialog (Google User Messaging Platform) asking for your permission before serving personalized advertisements.
* **Opting Out of Personalized Ads:**
You can manage or opt out of personalized interest-based advertising directly through your Android device settings at any time:
1. Open your device **Settings**.
2. Navigate to **Google > All Services > Ads** (or **Privacy > Ads**).
3. Tap **Reset advertising ID** or **Delete advertising ID**.
4. Toggle on **Opt out of Ads Personalization** (if available on your Android OS version).
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## 5. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Our App is intended for students, developers, and general audiences interested in computer programming. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions).
If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at **[Your Contact Email]**, and we will promptly take steps to delete any such data.
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## 6. Data Security and Retention
* **Local Progress Data:** Your progress and saved code remain on your device until you clear app storage or uninstall the App.
* **Third-Party Data:** Data collected by third-party advertising partners (such as Google AdMob) is retained in accordance with their respective retention policies. We do not maintain external databases containing your personal credentials.
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## 7. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR & CCPA/CPRA)
Depending on your location, you may possess the following rights regarding personal data processed by our third-party partners:
* **Right to Access & Portability:** Request information regarding the categories of personal data collected.
* **Right to Deletion:** Request the deletion of personal data collected by advertising identifiers (achievable by resetting/deleting your GAID in Android settings).
* **Right to Withdraw Consent:** Revoke previously granted consent for personalized ad targeting.
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## 8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in app functionality, regulatory requirements, or third-party service provider terms. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
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## 9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us:
* **Developer / Publisher:** Brave Squad studio*
* **Email:** bravesquadstudio@gmail.com