ankidroid/Anki-Android

Improve Privacy Policy to explain Google Play Data Sharing

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#18,413 opened on Jun 3, 2025

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Description

Caused a user feedback request:

I’ve noticed that the Anki app on Android states, “may share and collect these data types with third parties (personal info, app activity, audio, photos and videos, files and docs).” Could you clarify how data sharing works on Android? Specifically, who is the data shared with, and are there options to opt out of sharing or delete my information? I love your app, but I need more clarity on this issue, and I couldn’t find any answers on GitHub.

https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/anki-android-data-policy/61891/

Current Policy: https://github.com/ankidroid/Anki-Android/wiki/Privacy-Policy

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kotlin
Domain
documentationmobile
Issue type
documentation
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2
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1-3 hours
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ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Read current Privacy PolicyFamiliarity with AnkiDroid data practices
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70
Research direction
Review the current privacy policy at https://github.com/ankidroid/Anki Android/wiki/Privacy Policy. Consider the user's questions about data sharing with third parties and opt out options. Draft an updated explanation that addresses these points. Discuss with maintainers in the issue comments for approval before updating the wiki.