Privacy Policy — Periodic Table of Elements Effective date: 28/01/2026 Anas Abubakar (“Developer”, “we”, “us”) built **Periodic Table of Elements** (the “App”). This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when you use the App. ### 1) Summary * The App is designed to work **offline** and does **not require you to create an account**. * **We do not intentionally collect, store, or sell personal information** such as your name, email address, phone number, precise location, contacts, or files. * In some cases, **limited technical data** may be processed by the operating system, the Microsoft Store, or optional third-party services (for example, crash diagnostics) as described below. ### 2) Information We Do Not Collect We do not collect: * Your name, email address, phone number * Your contacts, messages, photos, or files * Precise location (GPS) * Payment information (handled by Microsoft if you purchase through the Store) * Any personal profile data ### 3) Information That May Be Processed Automatically Even if the App itself does not collect personal information, certain information may be processed automatically in the following ways: #### A) Microsoft Store / Windows services If you install or use the App through the Microsoft Store, Microsoft and Windows may process information such as: * device and app identifiers * basic device information (device type, OS version) * store transaction and licensing status * aggregated usage and diagnostics depending on your Windows privacy settings This data is handled under Microsoft’s privacy practices and your Windows/Microsoft account settings. #### B) Crash and diagnostic data (if enabled) If the App crashes or encounters an error, your device or platform components may generate diagnostic information. Depending on how the App is built and your system settings, this may include: * error logs and crash reports * device/OS version * app version * approximate time of the error We use such information only to **debug, improve stability, and fix issues**. We do not use it to identify you. ### 4) Third-Party Services The App may include or rely on third-party components depending on your build and configuration. These services may process limited technical data to provide their functionality (for example, printing/export plugins or diagnostics). If you include analytics, crash reporting, or ads in your Windows build, list them here. If you **do not** use them on Windows, keep this section minimal. ### 5) Data Sharing We do not sell your information. We do not share personal information with third parties because we do not collect personal information. Any data processed by Microsoft/Windows or optional third-party services is governed by their privacy policies. ### 6) Data Retention * The App does not store personal information on our servers. * Any diagnostic logs produced by the operating system or third parties are retained according to their policies and your device settings. ### 7) Security We take reasonable steps to keep the App secure. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure. ### 8) Children’s Privacy The App is educational and does not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child provided personal information through a third-party service (e.g., platform diagnostics), contact us and we will take reasonable steps to assist. ### 9) Links to Other Sites The App may contain links to external websites (for example, references). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites. Please review their policies. ### 10) Your Choices * You can manage diagnostic/telemetry settings through Windows privacy settings and your Microsoft account settings. * You can uninstall the App at any time. ### 11) Contact If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact: **Anas Abubakar** Email: anas.saulawa@gmail.com ### 12) Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted with a new “Effective date”.