Privacy Policy for Maple

Last updated: 9th May 2026

Maple – Canadian Citizenship (“Maple”, “the app”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is an independent educational application designed to help users prepare for the Canadian citizenship test.

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you use the app, how it is used, and your choices regarding that information.


1. Information We Collect

A. Information Stored Locally on Your Device

Maple stores certain study-related information locally on your device to provide app functionality, including:

  • Practice progress
  • Exam history
  • Topic performance
  • Readiness scores
  • App preferences
  • Premium/unlock status

This information is stored only on your device unless otherwise stated.

We do not require account creation.

We do not collect:

  • your name
  • email address
  • phone number
  • passport information
  • immigration details
  • citizenship application data

B. Advertising Data

The app may display advertisements provided by third-party advertising partners such as Google AdMob.

These partners may collect limited device-related information automatically, including:

  • Device type
  • Advertising ID
  • IP address
  • App interactions
  • Diagnostic information

This information may be used to:

  • provide and improve ads
  • prevent fraud
  • measure ad performance
  • personalize advertising where permitted

For more information:


2. Analytics and Diagnostics

Maple may use analytics and crash reporting services to improve app performance and reliability.

These services may collect:

  • crash logs
  • device information
  • app usage statistics
  • performance diagnostics

This data helps us:

  • fix bugs
  • improve stability
  • understand feature usage
  • improve user experience

We do not use analytics data to personally identify users.


3. In-App Purchases

If premium features or purchases are offered, transactions are processed securely through Google Play Billing.

We do not receive or store:

  • your payment card information
  • banking information
  • Google account password

Purchase processing is handled by Google.

Learn more:

Google Play Terms of Service


4. Permissions

Depending on app functionality and Android version, Maple may request limited permissions necessary for app operation and advertising services.

The app does not request access to:

  • contacts
  • photos
  • microphone
  • camera
  • location
  • SMS messages

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share limited technical data with trusted third-party providers solely for:

  • advertising
  • analytics
  • crash reporting
  • infrastructure services

These providers are required to handle data according to their own privacy and security standards.


6. Children’s Privacy

Maple is intended for general educational use and is not specifically directed toward children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us and we will take reasonable steps to remove the information.


7. Data Security

We use reasonable measures to help protect app data and reduce unauthorized access.

However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.


8. Your Choices

You may:

  • reset your advertising ID through Android settings
  • manage ad personalization in your Google account
  • uninstall the app at any time
  • clear app data through Android settings

Users in certain regions may also receive consent options related to advertising and privacy.


9. Third-Party Services

The app may use third-party services including:

  • Google AdMob
  • Google Play Services
  • Google Play Billing
  • Firebase Analytics
  • Firebase Crashlytics

These services may collect and process data according to their own privacy policies.


10. Government Affiliation Disclaimer

Maple – Canadian Citizenship is an independent educational app.

It is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, authorized by, or connected to:

  • the Government of Canada
  • Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

Study materials are based on publicly available information from the official “Discover Canada” guide.


11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Changes become effective immediately after posting the updated version within the app or on the app listing.

Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically.


12. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact:

Email: vaibhavdeshmukh007@gmail.com