Privacy Policy

Last updated 27 Aug 2026

TrustNode Inc. ("TrustNode", "Company", "we", "our", or "us"), a corporation registered in Ontario, Canada, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website at https://trustnode.app (the "Site") and when you use any of our mobile applications, software, or digital services (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site or use our mobile applications.

1. Information We Collect

We only collect information necessary to deliver, maintain, optimize, and secure our mobile applications and educational prep tools.

A. Information Automatically Collected

When you access our mobile applications or website, our systems and third-party service providers may automatically collect certain diagnostic and usage data:

  • Device Identifiers: Device model, operating system version (iOS/Android), unique device identifiers (IDFV/Android ID), language settings, and IP address.
  • Usage and Analytics Data: In-app study activity, practice test progress, quiz scores, session durations, features accessed, and interaction logs.
  • Crash and Diagnostic Reports: Stack traces, device state at the time of an error, and diagnostic logs to troubleshoot software bugs.

B. Information You Voluntarily Provide

  • Contact and Support Inquiries: If you write to us through the form on https://trustnode.app/contact, or by email (for example connect@trustnode.app or support@trustnode.app), we collect your name, email address, and any details you send so we can reply. Google hosts the contact form.
  • User Preferences: App settings, state/province selections for localized exams, and study preferences stored locally on your device.

C. Purchase and Transaction Data

When you purchase a subscription or in-app purchase (IAP):

  • Payment Processing: Financial transactions are processed exclusively through the Apple App Store (Apple Inc.) or Google Play Store (Google LLC).
  • We do not collect, store, or have access to your credit card or financial account details. We only receive transaction receipts and confirmation tokens via our subscription infrastructure provider (RevenueCat) to unlock your premium digital entitlements.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for standard operational purposes:

  • Providing and Enhancing the Services: Delivering test practice questions, calculating performance metrics, maintaining user streaks, and unlocking purchased features.
  • Subscription Management: Verifying active paid subscriptions and lifetime unlocks across app restarts and updates.
  • Application Diagnostics: Identifying and fixing application crashes, latency, and operational bugs via crash-reporting tools.
  • Customer Support: Responding to bug reports, feedback, and technical support requests.
  • Legal and Security Compliance: Protecting against unauthorized access, fraudulent use, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

3. Third-Party Service Providers

We integrate vetted industry-standard software development kits (SDKs) to power analytics, crash monitoring, subscriptions, and non-intrusive advertising:

  • Apple App Store and StoreKit (Apple Inc.): In-app subscription processing and app distribution for iOS.
  • Google Play In-App Billing (Google LLC): In-app purchase processing and distribution for Android.
  • RevenueCat (RevenueCat, Inc.): Subscription backend management and digital receipt verification.
  • Firebase Analytics and Crashlytics (Google LLC): Aggregated performance metrics, telemetry, and error logging.
  • Google AdMob (Google LLC): Delivering contextual and rewarded advertisements to users of free app tiers.

These third-party providers process data in accordance with their respective privacy policies and strict data protection agreements.

4. Advertising and Your Choices

For free tiers of our applications, we may display banner, interstitial, or rewarded video advertisements provided by Google AdMob.

  • You can reset your mobile advertising identifier or opt out of personalized tracking at any time through your device operating system settings.
  • iOS: Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking (or Apple Advertising).
  • Android: Settings > Privacy > Ads (or Google Settings > Ads).
  • You can remove all advertisements permanently by purchasing an Ad-Free upgrade or premium subscription within the applicable app.

5. Data Retention and Security

  • Retention: We retain diagnostic and analytics data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
  • Security: We apply standard organizational, technical, and administrative measures to protect data against unauthorized loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no electronic transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Children's Privacy

Our Services are designed for general audiences and exam/license preparation (such as driver examinations, citizenship tests, and professional certifications). We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in the European Union). If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take immediate steps to delete such data.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your geographic location, you have rights under applicable privacy legislation (including Canada's PIPEDA, the GDPR in Europe, and the CCPA/CPRA in California):

  • Access and Correction: You may request access to or correction of personal information we hold about you.
  • Deletion: You may request the deletion of your support correspondence and associated diagnostic records.
  • Opt-Out: You may opt out of analytics tracking or personalized ad delivery via your device settings.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at connect@trustnode.app.

8. Disclaimer Regarding Educational Materials

Our exam preparation applications are independent study aids developed by TrustNode Inc.. TrustNode Inc. is an independent entity and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by any government department, agency, or official licensing authority (such as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, provincial transportation ministries, or state DMV agencies). Official study manuals remain the property of their respective governing bodies.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. Any modifications will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our Services following any changes signifies your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, comments, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to: