Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings.

2. How We Use Cookies

The German Citizenship Study App uses cookies to:

• Remember Your Settings: Save your preferred German state and study preferences
• Track Progress: Save your study progress locally on your device
• Improve Functionality: Ensure the app works properly
• Analytics: Understand how users interact with the app (anonymized)

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

Purpose: Required for the app to function properly
Examples:

• User authentication status
• Study progress storage
• App settings and preferences
• Session management

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (app functionality)
Retention: Until you clear your browser data or delete the app

3.2 Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Understand how users interact with the app
Examples:

• Page views and navigation
• Feature usage statistics
• Performance metrics
• Error tracking

Legal Basis: Consent (you can opt out)
Retention: 24 months maximum

3.3 Preference Cookies

Purpose: Remember your settings and preferences
Examples:

• Selected German state
• Study mode preferences
• Display settings
• Language preferences

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (user experience)
Retention: Until you change settings or clear data

4. Third-Party Cookies

4.1 Google Services

Provider: Google (Firebase, Analytics)
Purpose: Authentication and analytics
Data: Anonymized usage data
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4.2 Firebase

Provider: Google Firebase
Purpose: Cloud synchronization and authentication
Data: User progress and settings
Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

5. Cookie Management

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome:

1. Go to Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
2. Choose your preferred cookie settings
3. Block or allow cookies as desired

Firefox:

1. Go to Settings → Privacy & Security
2. Under Cookies and Site Data, choose your preferences
3. Block or allow cookies as desired

Safari:

1. Go to Preferences → Privacy
2. Choose your cookie preferences
3. Block or allow cookies as desired

5.2 App Settings

Within the app, you can:

• Clear Local Data: Delete all locally stored data
• Reset Settings: Restore default preferences
• Opt Out: Disable non-essential cookies

5.3 Opt-Out Options

• Browser Settings: Disable cookies in your browser
• App Settings: Clear data and opt out of analytics
• Third-Party Opt-Out: Use Google's opt-out tools

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

6.1 Essential Cookies

If Disabled: The app may not function properly
Impact:

• Cannot save study progress
• Cannot remember your settings
• Cannot authenticate with Google
• May lose functionality

6.2 Analytics Cookies

If Disabled: We cannot improve the app based on usage data
Impact:

• No impact on app functionality
• We cannot optimize user experience
• No personalized improvements

6.3 Preference Cookies

If Disabled: App will not remember your settings
Impact:

• Must reselect German state each time
• Must reconfigure study preferences
• Less personalized experience

7. Contact Information

7.1 Cookie Questions

Email: omrglen@gmail.com
Response Time: We will respond as soon as possible (no guarantee of response time)

7.2 Data Protection

Email: omrglen@gmail.com
Address: Marchlewskistr. 75, 10243, Berlin

8. Legal Basis

8.1 GDPR Compliance

• Consent: Required for non-essential cookies
• Legitimate Interest: Essential cookies for app functionality
• Transparency: Clear information about cookie usage
• Control: Users can manage their preferences

8.2 German Law

• TMG: Telemedia Act compliance
• BDSG: Federal Data Protection Act compliance
• Consumer Rights: EU consumer protection laws