Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 27, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to WikiTock ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application WikiTock (the "App").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the App.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

The WikiTock app is designed to minimize the collection of personal information. Currently, we do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use our basic features. However, we collect the following information:

• Content Preferences: Categories and topics you select as interests
• User Activity: Articles you like, save, or interact with within the App
• Theme Preferences: Your selected app appearance settings

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our App, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device Information: Information about your mobile device including device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: Information about how you use the App, such as the features you access, the time spent on the App, and your browsing patterns
• Connection Information: We detect your connection status to provide appropriate offline functionality

2.3 Information from Third Parties

Our App sources content from Wikipedia and other public knowledge bases. We do not collect personal information through these sources, but we do process article content and metadata to provide you with a personalized experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

3.1 To Provide and Improve the App

• Deliver content that matches your selected categories and interests
• Personalize your feed based on your likes, saves, and reading patterns
• Provide offline access to saved articles
• Allow you to customize the App's appearance
• Develop new features and improve existing functionality

3.2 For Analytics and Research

• Understand how users interact with our App
• Analyze trends and usage patterns
• Measure the effectiveness of our content recommendations

3.3 For Communication

• Respond to your inquiries or requests
• Send important notices about the App, including updates and changes to our policies

4. Data Storage and Security

We take the security of your data seriously:

• Local Storage: Your saved articles, likes, and preferences are primarily stored locally on your device
• Database Security: We implement appropriate technical measures to protect any data stored in our databases
• No Third-Party Analytics (Currently): At this time, we do not use third-party analytics services that would transmit your usage data outside the App

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party vendors and service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting providers or customer support services.

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

5.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with your consent or at your direction.

6. Your Choices and Rights

You have several rights regarding your personal information:

6.1 Access and Update

You can access and update your preferences directly within the App settings.

6.2 Deletion

You can clear your saved articles, liked content, and reset your feed algorithm through the Settings page in the App.

6.3 App Permissions

You can modify the App's permissions (such as network access) through your device settings.

6.4 Uninstall

You can stop all data collection by uninstalling the App from your device.

7. Children's Privacy

Our App is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information from our systems.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Postal Address: WikiTock Privacy Team, 123 Knowledge Avenue, Tech City, CA 94000, USA