App Name: Samfunnsborger - Guide Book
Effective Date: May 23, 2025
Last Updated: May 23, 2025
This privacy policy applies to the mobile application Samfunnsborger - Guide Book (referred to as "the App," "we," "us," or "our"), an unofficial educational tool designed to help users prepare for the Norwegian social studies test (samfunnskunnskapsprøve). The App includes chapter-wise study materials.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle your information. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal information.
We do not collect, store, or process any personal information directly. This includes:
No user registration or login required
No collection of names, email addresses, or phone numbers
No collection of profile information
No analytics tracking implemented by us
2.2.2 HK-dir API (Test Center Information)
We use the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir) API to provide information about:
Available test centers and locations
Test scheduling information
General test information
Data Processed: API requests are made from our servers to retrieve publicly available information. No personal data is transmitted to HK-dir through this integration.
Purchase transactions are processed securely by Google Play Store and Apple App Store. We do not have access to your payment methods, billing information, or financial data. Please refer to Google's and Apple's respective privacy policies for information about how they handle purchase data.
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
App Functionality:
Processing and validating in-app purchases
Managing subscription access to premium features
Enabling cross-device synchronization of purchase status
Preventing fraud and unauthorized access
Service Improvement:
Understanding usage patterns through anonymous analytics
Identifying and fixing technical issues
Improving app performance and user experience
Legal Compliance:
Complying with applicable laws and regulations
Responding to legal requests when required
We share data only with the following service providers:
RevenueCat: Purchase and subscription data for payment processing and subscription management Google Play/Apple App Store: Purchase processing through their respective platforms
We may disclose information when required by law, including:
Compliance with legal obligations
Protection of our rights and property
Prevention of fraud or illegal activities
Protection of user safety
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to the same privacy protections.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:
Technical Measures:
Data encryption in transit and at rest
Secure API communications
Regular security updates and patches
Organizational Measures:
Limited access to personal data
Employee training on data protection
Regular review of security practices
Third-Party Security: Our service providers (RevenueCat, HK-dir) implement industry-standard security measures to protect data.
Purchase Data: Retained by RevenueCat according to their retention policy and legal requirements App Usage Data: No usage data is retained as we do not implement analytics tracking API Data: Test center information is retrieved in real-time and not stored locally
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws, you have the following rights:
Access: Request information about data we process about you Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format Restriction: Request limitation of data processing Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Exercising Your Rights: For RevenueCat data: Contact us at cb.awan2902@gmail.com, and we will coordinate with RevenueCat to fulfill your request For app-related requests: Contact us directly at cb.awan2902@gmail.com
Response Time: We will respond to your requests within 30 days as required by GDPR.
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA):
United States: RevenueCat processes data on AWS servers in the US under appropriate safeguards Norway: HK-dir API requests are processed within Norway
All international transfers are conducted with appropriate safeguards in place to ensure data protection.
This App is educational and suitable for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
COPPA Compliance: We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act GDPR Compliance: We meet enhanced protections for children under GDPR
The App does not use cookies or similar tracking technologies. Any local storage is limited to:
App preferences and settings (stored locally on your device)
Offline study materials (stored locally on your device)
No tracking or analytics cookies
We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or service features. We will notify you of material changes through:
In-app notifications
App store update descriptions
Email notification (if contact information is available)
Version Control: The effective date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last updated.
For privacy-related questions, concerns, or requests, please contact us:
Email: post@norbay.no
Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours
This privacy policy is governed by Norwegian law and EU data protection regulations. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of [your jurisdiction].
This App may contain links to external websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.
Google Play Store Data Safety Declaration Required:
Purchase History: Yes (collected by RevenueCat)
App Activity: No
Device Identifiers: Yes (anonymous identifiers only)
Location: No (except IP-based location inference for fraud prevention)
Personal Information: No
Financial Information: No (handled by app stores)