Privacy Policy for Wiki Near Me

Last Updated: December 28, 2025

Overview

Wiki Near Me ("the App") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how the App handles information when you use our location-based Wikipedia discovery service.

Information Collection and Use

Location Data

The App requests access to your device's location to discover Wikipedia articles near you. This location data:

• Stays on your device - We do not collect, store, or transmit your location to our servers
• Is used only to query Wikipedia's public APIs for nearby articles
• Is processed locally on your device
• Is never shared with third parties
• Is never used for tracking or analytics

Data We Don't Collect

We do not collect, store, or process:

• Personal information (name, email, phone number, etc.)
• Device identifiers
• Usage analytics
• Browsing history
• Search history
• Any data that could identify you

Third-Party Services

Wikipedia API

The App fetches article data from Wikipedia's public MediaWiki and REST APIs. When you use the App:

• Your device sends location coordinates directly to Wikipedia's servers to retrieve nearby articles
• This interaction is governed by the Wikimedia Foundation Privacy Policy
• Wikipedia may receive your IP address as part of standard internet protocols

The App is an independent application and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Wikimedia Foundation.

Bookmarks

Article bookmarks you create are stored locally on your device using Apple's SwiftData framework. This data:

• Never leaves your device
• Is backed up with your device backups (if iCloud Backup is enabled in your device settings)
• Can be deleted by removing the App

Children's Privacy

The App does not knowingly collect any information from children. The App is rated 4+ and is safe for all ages.

Data Security

Since no personal data is collected or transmitted to our servers, there is no risk of data breach or unauthorized access to your information through our services.

Your Rights and Choices

You can control the App's access to your location through your device settings:

• iOS Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > Wiki Near Me

If you deny location access, the App will function in a limited capacity using search only.

You can delete all locally stored data by uninstalling the App.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

• Email: [Your Email Address]
• GitHub: https://github.com/dlevi326/WikiNearMe

Legal

This App is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. By using the App, you agree to this Privacy Policy.