Alexey Naumov ("Developer") built the "IELTS Preparation App" as an Ad Supported and Subscription-based app. This app is provided at no cost with optional subscriptions for additional features, and is intended for use as is. This privacy policy is used to inform you regarding policies with the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information if anyone decides to use this Service.

1. Overview The app uses advertising, in-app payments, and subscriptions to generate revenue. The app uses third-party libraries for advertising which may collect and share personal information with third parties. Links to privacy policies of third-party service providers used in the app:

• Apple App Store Services: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/
• AdMob: https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543

2. Sharing Your Information The developer will share personal information with third parties only in the ways described in this privacy statement. Your personal information may be disclosed:

• As required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, or similar legal process.
• To any other third party with your prior consent to do so.

3. What Information is Collected and Why 

3.1 AdMob AdMob, Google's mobile app advertising platform, is designed specifically for app developers. To understand Google's use of data, consult Google's partner policy.

Personal Data:

• Online identifiers, including cookie identifiers
• IP addresses
• Device identifiers
• Client identifiers
• Unique device identifiers for advertising (Google Advertiser ID or IDFA, for example)
• Usage Data

Retention: Google anonymizes log data by removing part of the IP address (after 9 months) and cookie information (after 18 months).

Online resources:

• Privacy Policy: https://www.google.com/policies/technologies/ads/
• Opt-out: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
• Service Information: https://privacy.google.com/businesses/adsservices/
• Partner Policy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
• Ad Technology Providers: https://support.google.com/admob/answer/9012903

3.2 Apple App Store Services Apple App Store Services offers APIs and security services to the iOS developer ecosystem. Apple acts as a data controller for any personal data processed in Apple App Store Services and provides user notices and consents about the use of personal data in the service’s user interface in iOS. Collected information:

• Device information
• Log information
• Location information
• Unique application numbers
• Local storage
• Cookies and similar technologies

Apple uses the collected information to provide, maintain, protect, and improve Apple's services, develop new ones, and protect Apple and the users. Apple also uses this information to offer you tailored content – like giving you more relevant search results and ads.

Online resources:

• Apple Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html
• Apple Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/

Security Developer strives to use commercially acceptable means of protecting your Personal Information. However, remember that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable, and Developer cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Links to Other Sites This Service may contain links to other sites. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. Note that these external sites are not operated by Developer. Therefore, Developer strongly advises you to review the Privacy Policy of these websites. Developer has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

Children’s Privacy These Services do not address anyone under the age of 16. Developer does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 16. If we discover that a child under 16 has provided us with personal information, we immediately delete that information. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided personal information, please contact us so that we can take the necessary actions.

Distribution The only official channel for distribution of this app is the Apple App Store: https://www.apple.com/app-store/. Any other mode of distribution is not official and thus is not maintained by the Developer. This privacy policy is effective only for distributions made through the official channel.

Changes to This Privacy Policy This policy may be updated from time to time. If you have any questions or suggestions about this Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us via ielts_prep(at)ukr(dot)net.