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Privacy Policy – WikiShorts

Versiyon: 1.0|Güncellenme: 2026-02-25

Privacy Policy – WikiShorts

Last Updated: 25 February 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to WikiShorts.

WikiShorts is a mobile application that presents publicly available Wikipedia content in a short-form, scrollable (TikTok-style) feed format. The app also allows users to search Wikipedia and view historical events for the current day.

We respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what data is collected, how it is used, and your rights under applicable laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data We Collect

WikiShorts does not:

  • Create user accounts
  • Collect names or email addresses
  • Store personal information
  • Operate its own servers
  • Store user data

However, some data may be automatically collected by third-party services integrated into the app:

a) Advertising Data (Google AdMob)

WikiShorts uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Device information (device model, operating system)
  • IP address
  • Advertising ID
  • Approximate location (derived from IP)
  • App interaction data
  • Diagnostic data

This data is collected and processed directly by Google to provide personalized or non-personalized ads.

We do not access, store, or control this data.

For more information, please review: https://policies.google.com/privacy

b) Apple App Store Data

When you download or use WikiShorts, Apple may collect certain information according to its own Privacy Policy.

Please refer to: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/

3. Purpose of Data Processing

Third-party services (such as Google AdMob) process data for:

  • Displaying advertisements
  • Measuring ad performance
  • Preventing fraud
  • Improving advertising systems

WikiShorts itself does not process personal data for profiling, marketing, or analytics purposes.

4. Legal Basis (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, processing by third-party providers such as Google AdMob is generally based on:

  • Legitimate interest (for app monetization)
  • User consent (where required by local laws or Apple's App Tracking Transparency framework)

If consent is required in your region, it is managed through Apple's permission system.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share personal data.

However, data may be processed by:

  • Google (AdMob) – Advertising services
  • Apple – App distribution and platform services

These companies act as independent data controllers.

6. International Data Transfers

Since Google and Apple operate globally, data may be transferred outside your country, including to the United States or other jurisdictions.

These companies implement legal safeguards such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Other GDPR-compliant transfer mechanisms

7. Data Retention

WikiShorts does not retain personal data.

Data collected by Google AdMob or Apple is retained according to their own privacy policies.

8. Children's Privacy

WikiShorts is suitable for users under 13 years old. However:

  • We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
  • Advertising services (Google AdMob) may collect device-related data.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child's data has been collected improperly, please contact us.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction
  • Request deletion
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

Since WikiShorts does not directly store personal data, most data-related requests should be directed to:

  • Google (for advertising data)
  • Apple (for platform data)

10. Push Notifications

WikiShorts may send in-app notifications at certain times to inform users about content updates.

Users can disable notifications at any time from their device settings.

11. Security

WikiShorts does not operate backend servers or store personal data.

Security of data collected by third-party providers is handled according to their internal security standards.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date. Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact:

Email: sefa1cem@gmail.com

Thank you for using WikiShorts.