Privacy Policy for Anansesɛm
Last Updated: October 26, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Anansesɛm, an Android application that brings you the rich tradition of Ananse folktales through interactive stories, audio content, and educational quizzes. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our app.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices. This policy describes what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We do not collect any personal information. Our app functions without requiring user registration, account creation, or the provision of personal details such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers.
2.2 Local Device Data
The following data is stored locally on your device to enhance your experience:
- Reading Progress: Your progress through stories and favorite story selections
- App Preferences: Theme settings (dark/light mode) and display preferences
- Usage Tracking: Daily audio listening count and bonus story usage
- Cached Content: Stories and images downloaded for offline access
- Quiz History: Your quiz attempts and scores for educational purposes
Important: All data mentioned above is stored exclusively on your device and never transmitted to our servers or third parties.
3. How We Use Information
3.1 Local Data Usage
Data stored on your device is used solely to:
- Remember your reading progress and preferences
- Provide personalized content recommendations
- Enable offline access to previously downloaded content
- Track daily usage limits for audio content
- Maintain your app settings and theme preferences
3.2 Network Communications
Our app uses network connections for the following purposes:
- Content Delivery: Fetching story content from our Supabase database
- AI-Powered Features: Generating quiz questions using Google's Gemini AI service
- Advertising: Displaying rewarded video ads (only when you choose to watch them)
- App Updates: Checking for configuration updates and new content
4. Third-Party Services
4.1 Google Services
We integrate with the following Google services:
- Google Gemini AI: Used to generate educational quiz questions based on story content. Story text is sent to Google's servers for processing, but no personal information is included.
- Google Mobile Ads (AdMob): Displays rewarded video advertisements. AdMob may collect device information and usage data according to their privacy policy.
4.2 Supabase
We use Supabase as our backend service to:
- Store and deliver story content
- Manage app configuration settings
- Provide reliable content delivery
4.3 Third-Party Privacy Policies
Please review the privacy policies of our third-party service providers:
5. Device Permissions
Our app requests the following permissions:
- Network Access: To fetch content and provide online features
- Storage Access: To cache stories and images for offline viewing
- Audio Background Mode: To continue playing audio content when the app is in the background
You can revoke these permissions at any time through your device's Settings app.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- All network communications use HTTPS encryption
- Local data is stored securely on your device using Android's built-in security features
- We do not store personal information on our servers
- API keys and sensitive configuration are handled securely
7. Children's Privacy
Our app is designed to be family-friendly and suitable for children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
8. Data Retention
Since we do not collect personal information, there is no personal data to retain or delete. Local data on your device remains until you:
- Delete the app from your device
- Clear the app's data through device settings
- Reset your device to factory settings
9. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: View all data stored locally on your device
- Deletion: Delete the app and all associated data
- Control: Manage app permissions through device settings
- Opt-out: Choose not to watch rewarded ads
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Providing notice through app updates when significant changes occur
Your continued use of the app after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: aanansesem@twiapps.com
For privacy-related inquiries, you can reach out through the Play Store contact methods or by reviewing the app's information section within the app itself.