We collect minimal data (only what you enter and anonymous analytics)
Your case data stays on YOUR device
We don't sell or share your personal information
You can delete your data anytime
We use standard analytics and crash reporting
We are NOT affiliated with USCIS
Introduction
Immigration Journey ("we," "our," or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use
our mobile application.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
USCIS Receipt Numbers: Case numbers you enter to track your immigration case status
App Preferences: Language selection, theme preferences, and notification settings
Civic Test Progress: Your quiz answers and progress (stored locally on your device)
Automatically Collected Information
Analytics Data: Anonymous usage statistics to help improve the app (Firebase Analytics)
Crash Reports: Technical information when the app crashes to help us fix bugs (Firebase Crashlytics)
Performance Data: App performance metrics to optimize user experience
Information We DO NOT Collect
We do NOT collect any personal information such as your name, email address, phone number,
Social Security Number, immigration status details, or any personally identifiable information (PII).
How We Use Your Information
USCIS Case Tracking
Receipt numbers are used ONLY to fetch case status from the official USCIS website
Case information is retrieved directly from public USCIS data
Your case data is stored locally on your device
We do not transmit or store your case information on our servers
Analytics and Improvement
Anonymous usage data helps us understand how users interact with the app
Crash reports help us identify and fix technical issues
Performance metrics help us optimize the app experience
Notifications
When enabled, we use background services to check for case status updates
Notifications are sent locally on your device
We do not send push notifications from external servers
Data Storage and Security
Local Storage
All case information is stored locally on your device
Your data is NOT uploaded to our servers
Your data is NOT shared with third parties (except as described below)
Third-Party Services
Firebase (Google)
Firebase Analytics for anonymous usage statistics and Firebase Crashlytics for crash reporting.
You can delete all your case data at any time from the app settings
Uninstalling the app removes all locally stored data
Analytics data is anonymous and cannot be linked back to you
Opt-Out Options
Analytics: You can disable analytics in the app settings
Notifications: You can disable notifications in your device settings
Ads: You can opt out of personalized ads through your device settings
Data Retention
Case Data: Stored locally until you delete it or uninstall the app
Analytics Data: Retained by Firebase according to their data retention policy (typically 2 months)
Crash Reports: Retained by Firebase for up to 90 days
Children's Privacy
Immigration Journey is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly
collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information
from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:
Local data encryption on your device
Secure HTTPS connections when fetching case status
No transmission of sensitive data to our servers
Regular security updates
However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
Know what personal information we collect
Request deletion of your personal information
Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
To exercise these rights, you can delete your data directly from the app.
GDPR Compliance (European Users)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under GDPR:
Right to access your data
Right to rectification
Right to erasure
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Since all data is stored locally on your device, you have full control and can exercise these rights directly through the app.
International Users
If you are using the app from outside the United States:
Your data is processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy
Case status data comes from the U.S. government (USCIS)
Analytics may be stored on servers in various locations by Firebase
Legal Compliance
We may disclose information if required by law or in response to:
Legal processes (subpoenas, court orders)
Governmental requests
Protection of our rights, property, or safety
Protection of users or the public
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
Showing an in-app notification for significant changes
Important Disclaimer
Immigration Journey is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to U.S. Citizenship
and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), or any
U.S. government agency. This app is an independent tool that uses publicly available
USCIS data. It does not provide legal advice or guarantee the accuracy of case status information.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: