Privacy Policy for TodayThisDay
**Last updated: April 2026**
Overview
TodayThisDay ("the App") is a free Android application that displays historical events that occurred on the current date. This Privacy Policy explains how the App handles information when you use it.
Information We Collect
**TodayThisDay does not collect, store, or transmit any personal information.**
We do not require you to create an account, log in, or provide any personal details to use the App.
Third-Party Services
The App uses the following third-party services, each of which has its own privacy policy:
Wikipedia API
The App retrieves historical event data from the Wikipedia API (api.wikipedia.org). Requests contain no personally identifiable information — only the current date is sent to retrieve relevant events.
Wikipedia Privacy Policy: https://foundation.wikimedia.org/wiki/Privacy_policy
Google AdMob
The App displays advertisements provided by Google AdMob. As part of ad delivery, AdMob may collect and use information such as:
- Device identifiers (Android Advertising ID)
- IP address
- Coarse location (derived from IP address)
- Ad interaction data (views, clicks)
This information is used by Google to deliver relevant advertisements. You can opt out of personalised advertising through your device settings under **Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalisation**.
Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
AdMob Terms: https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543
Data Stored on Your Device
The App stores a single anonymous counter (the number of times you have visited the event detail screen) in your device's local app storage using Android's standard preferences system. This value:
- Never leaves your device
- Contains no personal information
- Is deleted when you uninstall the App
Children's Privacy
The App does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has provided personal information through the App, please contact us and we will take steps to remove it.
Data Retention
We do not retain any user data on external servers. The only data stored is the local anonymous counter described above, which remains on your device until the App is uninstalled.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
horizonsoftware@outlook.co.nz
*This privacy policy applies to the TodayThisDay app published on Google Play.*