Privacy Policy - Head Copy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• User Callsign: Your amateur radio callsign for training personalization (stored locally)
• Practice Settings: WPM speed, training mode preferences, and customization settings
• Station Information: QTH, nickname, and contest numbers for realistic training scenarios

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Practice Sessions: Training duration, mode used, and performance metrics (stored locally)
• App Usage: Features used and crash reports for app improvement
• Device Information: Android version, device model for compatibility purposes

1.3 Information We Don't Collect

• Personal contact information (email, phone, address)
• Location data or GPS coordinates
• Audio recordings or microphone access
• Photos or camera access
• Contact lists or social media information

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Core App Functionality

• Provide realistic QSO training experiences
• Customize training content based on your skill level
• Save your progress and practice history
• Deliver appropriate contest exchanges and callsigns

2.2 App Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve features
• Fix bugs and enhance performance
• Develop new training modes and content

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Local Storage

Most of your data is stored locally on your device using:

• Room Database: Practice sessions and progress tracking
• SharedPreferences: App settings and preferences
• EncryptedSharedPreferences: Secure storage for subscription status

3.2 Data Backup (Optional)

• Settings and preferences can backup to your Google account
• You can disable auto-backup in Android Settings
• Data remains encrypted and private to your Google account

3.3 Security Measures

• Data encryption in transit and at rest
• No sensitive data transmission to external servers
• Regular security updates and Android security framework compliance

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google Play Console

• Google Play's subscription and purchase processing
• Anonymous analytics for app performance
• Crash reporting for app stability

4.2 Google Play Billing

• In-app purchase processing
• Subscription management
• Purchase verification (processed securely)

4.3 No Third-Party Analytics

Head Copy does not use third-party analytics services, advertising networks, or social media tracking.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 We Don't Share Personal Data

• Your callsign, settings, and practice data remain private
• No selling or sharing of personal information
• No advertising networks or data brokers

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information only if required by law, court order, or to protect safety and security.

6. Children's Privacy

Head Copy is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us to have it removed.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Data Access and Control

• View Data: Access all your data through app settings
• Delete Data: Clear practice history and reset settings
• Export Data: Practice sessions can be exported
• Account Deletion: Uninstall app to remove all local data

7.2 Subscription Management

• Manage subscriptions through Google Play Store > Account > Subscriptions
• Cancel anytime without data loss
• Subscription data handled by Google Play, not stored by us

8. Data Retention

• Practice Data: Stored locally until manually deleted
• Settings: Retained until app deletion or reset
• Crash Reports: Automatically deleted after 30 days
• Subscription Status: Maintained by Google Play's systems

9. International Users

Head Copy is available worldwide. Data processing occurs on your device and through Google Play's infrastructure, which complies with international privacy standards including GDPR.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect app changes or legal requirements. Updates will be posted here with a new "Last Updated" date. Continued app use constitutes acceptance of changes.

11. Contact Information

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of sale (we don't sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

13. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

European users have the right to:

• Access personal data
• Rectify inaccurate data
• Erase personal data
• Restrict processing
• Data portability
• Object to processing