Privacy Policy - WHGermany - Independent Guide

Last updated: March 27, 2026

WHGermany - Independent Guide ("the App", "we", "us", or "our") is developed and operated by CrisCodeLabs. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our mobile application. This app is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or representative of the German government or any official government entity.

By downloading, installing, or using WHGermany, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the App.

1. Overview

WHGermany is an informational guide designed to help users planning to travel to Germany under Working Holiday visa programs. The App provides curated resources, checklists, and useful links to assist users before and during their stay in Germany.

Key privacy features of the App:

• No user account or registration required
• No personal data collection
• No analytics or tracking services
• No advertising
• Works completely offline

2. Information We Collect

The App does NOT collect, store, transmit, or share any personal information, including but not limited to:

• Name, email address, or contact information
• Location data or GPS coordinates
• Device identifiers or advertising IDs
• Usage statistics or behavioral data
• Photos, files, or other media
• Financial or payment information

We do not require users to create an account, log in, or provide any personal information to use the App.

3. Locally Stored Data

The App stores the following information locally on your device only:

• Checklist progress: Your task completion status is saved so you can track your progress across sessions.
• Language preference: Your selected language (Spanish or English) is saved for convenience.

This data is stored using your device's local storage (AsyncStorage) and is:

• Never transmitted to any server or third party
• Never shared with anyone
• Completely under your control
• Deleted when you uninstall the App

4. Third-Party Services

The App does NOT integrate with or use any third-party services for:

• Analytics (no Google Analytics, Firebase Analytics, etc.)
• Advertising (no ads, no ad networks)
• Crash reporting (no Crashlytics, Sentry, etc.)
• User tracking (no tracking pixels, cookies, or similar)
• Social media integration

5. External Links

The App contains links to external websites, including official government portals and third-party services. When you tap on these links, you will leave the App and be redirected to external websites.

Please note:

• We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of external websites.
• We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
• External links are provided for informational purposes only.

6. Data Security

Since we do not collect or store any personal data on external servers, there is no risk of data breaches or unauthorized access to your information through our systems. Your locally stored preferences remain on your device and are protected by your device's security measures.

7. Children's Privacy

The App is intended for users aged 18 and older who are planning to travel under Working Holiday visa programs. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13 years of age. Since our App does not collect any personal information from any users, no data from children is collected.

8. Data Retention

Since we do not collect personal data, there is no data retention on our servers. Locally stored data (checklist progress and language preference) remains on your device until:

• You uninstall the App
• You clear the App's data through your device settings

9. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR for EU users), you have certain rights regarding your personal data. However, since we do not collect any personal data, these rights do not apply to information we hold, as we hold none.

You can delete your locally stored preferences at any time by:

• Uninstalling the App from your device
• Clearing the App's data through your device settings

10. International Users

The App is available globally and does not transfer any data across borders since no data is collected. Users from any country can use the App with confidence that their privacy is protected.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Post the new policy on this page

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the App after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.