**Life in the UK Test Prep 2026 – Privacy Policy**
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This Privacy Policy explains how the *Life in the UK Test Prep 2026* app (“the App”) handles information. The App is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with UK Visas and Immigration or any UK government department. Features include Life in the UK test preparation, B1/B2 English practice, vocabulary and grammar study, and multilingual support.
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## **1. Summary**
- The App does not require you to create an account and does not collect your name, email address, immigration status, or other personal identifiers.
- Most study data is stored locally on your device and never sent to our servers.
- Your selected language and settings are stored on your device.
- The App displays advertisements and offers optional paid subscriptions. Third‑party providers may process limited device data to deliver ads or measure performance.
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## **2. Data Stored on Your Device**
To provide study features, the App stores information locally on your phone or tablet, including:
- Language, theme, and accessibility preferences
- Practice progress, mastered questions, category scores, and test history
- Mock test results, exam simulator progress, and daily challenge answers
- B1/B2 English practice history, vocabulary progress, and grammar exercise results
- Starred questions, notes, achievements, and study goals (e.g., exam date)
- Temporary ad‑unlock status (e.g., rewarded ads)
- Optional local usage counters and error logs
- Advertising consent choices (via Google UMP)
This information remains on your device unless you export it or uninstall the App. Uninstalling the App deletes all locally stored data.
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## **3. Advertising (Google AdMob)**
The App uses Google AdMob to display banner, interstitial, app‑open, and rewarded ads.
**Rewarded ads:** You may choose to watch a rewarded ad to unlock optional features such as additional mock tests, statistics, study guides, or exports. Watching ads is voluntary.
Google and its partners may collect limited technical data such as:
- Device identifiers
- IP address
- App interactions
- Ad performance metrics
We use Google’s User Messaging Platform (UMP) to request and manage your advertising consent in regions where required (including UK GDPR). You can review or change your consent in **Settings > Privacy**.
Google Privacy Policy: [https://policies.google.com/privacy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)
Google Ads technologies: [https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads](https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads)
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## **3a. TikTok Business SDK (Analytics & Attribution)**
The App uses the TikTok Business SDK to measure the effectiveness of TikTok advertising campaigns and understand how users discover and engage with the App.
Data processed may include:
- App install and launch events
- In‑app events (e.g., completing tests, viewing study guides, unlocking achievements)
- Purchase events for subscriptions
- Anonymous device identifiers for attribution
We do not share personally identifiable information with TikTok. TikTok processes data according to its own privacy policy.
TikTok Privacy Policy: [https://www.tiktok.com/legal/privacy-policy](https://www.tiktok.com/legal/privacy-policy)
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## **3b. Amazon Affiliate Links**
The App includes a “Recommended Study Materials” section with links to Amazon.co.uk. These are affiliate links through the Amazon Associates program.
- When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
- Affiliate links are clearly disclosed with: **“As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.”**
- We use Firebase Analytics to track affiliate link clicks (product name and URL). This data is anonymous and used only to understand which products interest users.
- Clicking an affiliate link opens Amazon’s website in your browser. Amazon may collect information according to its own privacy policy. We do not receive any personal information about your purchases.
Amazon Privacy Policy: [https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201890250](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201890250)
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## **4. In‑App Purchases**
Optional subscriptions are processed securely by Google Play or the Apple App Store. We do not receive your payment card details. Google and Apple may collect purchase‑related information according to their own policies.
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## **5. Firebase**
The App uses Google Firebase for core infrastructure such as remote configuration. Firebase may process limited technical data as described in Google’s privacy documentation:
[https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy](https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy)
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## **6. Diagnostics and Local Analytics**
The App may store non‑personal diagnostic information locally (such as error logs or feature‑usage counts) to help improve stability and performance. This information is not used to identify you and is not sold.
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## **7. Notifications, Text‑to‑Speech, and Sharing**
- **Notifications:** Reminder notifications are scheduled on your device. We do not store reminder content on our servers.
- **Text‑to‑speech:** Audio is generated by your device’s system TTS engine. No audio is sent to us.
- **Export & share:** If you export or share your study data, it is sent only to apps or services you choose (e.g., email or messaging apps).
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## **8. Children**
The App is intended for general audiences preparing for the Life in the UK test. It is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
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## **9. Your Rights (UK / EEA)**
Depending on your location, you may have rights under UK GDPR or EU GDPR, including the right to access, correct, or delete personal data.
Because most data is stored only on your device:
- You can delete your data by clearing the App’s storage or uninstalling the App.
- Advertising consent can be managed in **Settings > Privacy** or through your device’s advertising settings.
To contact us about privacy matters, use the email below.
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## **10. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)**
We process data under the following legal bases:
- **Consent:** Advertising, analytics, affiliate link tracking
- **Legitimate interests:** App functionality, diagnostics, performance improvements
- **Contract:** Processing subscription purchases through Google Play or the Apple App Store
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## **11. International Data Transfers**
Third‑party providers such as Google, TikTok, Firebase, and Amazon may process data outside the UK/EEA. These providers use appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) to comply with UK GDPR requirements.
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## **12. Security**
We use industry‑standard security measures to protect data processed by the App and its third‑party providers. Because most data remains on your device, you control its security through your device settings.
We do not use your data to train AI or machine‑learning models.
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## **13. Changes to This Policy**
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date will change when revisions are made. Continued use of the App after an update means you accept the revised policy.
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## **14. Contact Us**
For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:
**customerservicahapps@gmail.com**
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## **15. Disclaimer**
This educational app is independent and not affiliated with UK Visas and Immigration. Practice materials are not official test questions.