Privacy Policy

Last updated: 20 May 2026

This policy describes how we handle information when you use our Portugal civics quiz applications:

Portugal Civics (Android)
Portugal Civics (iOS)

Together, these are referred to below as the “Apps.” Terms of Use: TERMS_OF_USE.md.

Who we are

The Apps are provided by Muehldorf Software Development (“we,” “us”).

Contact: info@muehldorfsd.com

Jurisdiction: Amman, Jordan

If you are in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Portugal, we are the controller of personal data processed as described in this policy, unless a third party (such as an ad partner) determines purposes and means of processing for its own services.

Summary

We do not require an account. We do not operate a login or user profile on our servers for the Apps.
Quiz content is loaded from the app package. Progress and settings (language, scores, regions mastered, etc.) are stored on your device.
We show ads through Google AdMob. Ads and related tools may collect or use device and usage data as described below.
On Android and iOS, we use Google’s User Messaging Platform (UMP) to manage advertising consent and privacy choices where required (including under the IAB Transparency and Consent Framework where applicable).
On iOS, after UMP where applicable, we may request App Tracking Transparency (ATT) permission to support personalized advertising, as explained in the system prompt.
If you decline advertising consent where required, the Apps remain fully usable but may not show ads until you update your choices.
Some questions, explanations, translations, or other text shipped with the Apps may be created or revised using generative AI, with or without human review; see the Terms of Use and verify important facts with official sources.

Content and generative AI (disclosure)

Some materials in the Apps may be wholly or partly produced or edited using generative AI, as described in the Terms of Use. Unless we clearly say otherwise in the App or in an updated policy, we do not operate a feature that sends your quiz answers to a third-party generative-AI service to return new, personalized explanations to you in real time.

Information we process

1. Data stored on your device

The Apps store preferences and activity locally so the Apps work offline where possible and remember your choices. Examples include:

Quiz and UI language settings
Selected region (distritoy / national)
Quiz session mode (e.g. study vs. exam-style behaviour, if applicable)
Progress signals such as questions seen, scores, regions marked as mastered, quiz counts, and related statistics
Onboarding completion state
Optional in-app requests (e.g. suggested languages), if you use that feature

This data stays on your device unless you back up your device (e.g. iCloud or Android backup), in which case it may be included in your backup according to your platform settings. We do not receive this backup data from Apple or Google on our own systems solely because you use the Apps.

You can remove local app data by deleting the Apps or clearing app data / storage in your device settings (Android).

2. Advertising and analytics-related data (third parties)

We use Google AdMob (Google LLC / Google Ireland Limited, depending on region) to show advertisements. When ads load or interact with the SDK, Google may process data such as:

Device identifiers (e.g. advertising ID on Android, IDFA on iOS if available and permitted)
IP address
General device and app information (e.g. OS version, app version)
Ad interaction data

Google may use this data to show ads, measure performance, detect fraud, and improve its services, in line with Google’s policies and your choices.

UMP (Android and iOS): We integrate Google UMP so that, where applicable, you can see consent or preference options before or when ads are used. If you decline consent needed for ads, the Apps stay usable but may not load ads until you change your choices.

Changing your ad choices:

Android and iOS: Open Trophies → Privacy → Ad privacy to review or update your advertising consent.

iOS — order of prompts: Where applicable, UMP runs first, then ATT if the system has not yet recorded your choice. If you grant tracking permission, the identifier may be used for personalized ads subject to Apple’s rules and Google’s practices. If you do not grant it, ads may still appear but may be less personalized. When personalization is not allowed, ad requests may include a non-personalized ads signal (e.g. npa=1).

For details, see Google’s resources, including:

We do not sell your personal information for money. Where “sale” or “sharing” is defined under U.S. state laws in a broad sense (e.g. certain advertising uses), your choices may be offered through platform settings and through UMP on Android and iOS where applicable.

3. Internet access

The Apps use network access so ads and consent updates can load. Network requests are primarily handled by the operating system and integrated SDKs (e.g. Google, Apple, Google Play).

4. Information you do not provide through the Apps

We do not intentionally collect your name, email, or postal address through the Apps unless you contact us directly (e.g. by email), in which case we use that information only to respond and as required by law.

Legal bases (EEA, UK, Portugal)

Where the GDPR, UK GDPR, or the applicable data-protection law applies, we rely on:

Contract / steps prior to contract — providing the Apps and their core features.
Legitimate interests — operating and improving the Apps, ensuring security, and supporting a free, ad-funded model, balanced against your rights.
Consent — where required for non-essential cookies or similar technologies, personalized advertising, or tracking (e.g. UMP on Android and iOS, ATT on iOS), as applicable in your region.

You may withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

Retention

On-device data remains until you delete the Apps or clear app data, subject to your device backup settings.
Data held by Google is retained according to Google’s policies and your Google/account/device settings.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to certain processing, and to data portability, and to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise rights against Google, use the tools and policies Google provides for ads and privacy. To exercise rights against us for data we control directly, contact us at the email above.

Children

The Apps are not directed at children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children for targeted advertising. If you believe a child has provided information to us, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps.

International transfers

If you are outside the country where our service providers process data, information may be transferred to countries with different data protection laws. Google describes safeguards (e.g. standard contractual clauses) in its privacy documentation.

Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the new version here and, where appropriate, update the “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Apps after changes means you accept the updated policy, to the extent permitted by law.

Contact

Muehldorf Software Development

Amman, Jordan

Email: info@muehldorfsd.com

Jurisdiction: Amman, Jordan

This document is provided for your convenience and does not constitute legal advice. Have it reviewed by qualified counsel before publication, especially for store listings and regional compliance.