Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 2026

Overview

GaokaoZhiyuan (hereinafter referred to as "the App") is a purely client-side application designed to assist with college applications in Shanghai. We highly value your privacy. This App does not collect, upload, or share any personally identifiable information.

1. Data We Collect

We do not collect any personal information. The App has no servers or backend. All data is stored locally on your device.

The data you input during usage includes:

• Exam scores, ranking, and subject preferences
• Selected college preferences and major rankings
• Filter criteria (location, university tier, etc.)

This data is saved exclusively on your local device and is permanently deleted if you uninstall the App. The developer has no access to it.

2. Local Storage

The App uses UserDefaults provided by the iOS system to save the following non-personal preferences:

• Pro unlock status (whether a purchase has been made)
• App launch count and review prompt timing
• Subject and location filter preferences

This data contains no personal information and never leaves your device.

3. System Features Used

Feature	Purpose	Required
StoreKit	In-App Purchase to unlock Pro features	No

4. Third-Party Services

The App does not use any third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking SDKs. The only third-party interaction is provided officially by Apple:

• StoreKit (In-App Purchases) — Managed directly by Apple. The developer cannot access your payment information.

5. Data Security

• Your data is stored within the encrypted sandbox provided by the iOS system.
• The App operates completely offline and does not connect to any developer servers.
• We cannot access any of your data.

6. Your Rights

• Right to Erase: Uninstalling the App will completely erase all local data.
• Right to Control: Your data is entirely under your control. No account registration is required.

7. Minors

The App is intended for students preparing for the college entrance examination and their parents. The App does not collect any personal information and is not directed at children under the age of 13.

8. Policy Updates

If there are any material changes to this policy, we will notify you through App updates.