Privacy Policy

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FIRST SEEN 2026-08-20 · VERSION 20260820_rev01 · COMPARED WITH 20260201_rev01

What changed, in plain language

W3Schools added a new "Mobile Apps" section covering its apps (like W3Schools Adventure) and named RevenueCat as a new sub-processor that handles in-app subscriptions. RevenueCat gets your user ID, device info, transaction ID, and subscription status. The policy says the same kinds of data described elsewhere are collected in the apps, and that app store purchases go through Apple or Google, so W3Schools never sees your full card details. This is mostly a disclosure update for a new product surface rather than a new grab for your data.

Changes that may affect you

A new US company (RevenueCat) now receives your subscription dataMINOR
DATA SHARING

If you subscribe inside a W3Schools app, a third-party company called RevenueCat gets your user ID, device information, transaction ID, and subscription status. This is a normal setup for app subscriptions and the data is limited to billing-related details, not your lessons or content. But it is one more company holding data tied to you, and it is in the USA, so your data may move across borders.

“We use RevenueCat, a sub-processor, to manage in-app subscriptions. RevenueCat receives limited information, such as your user ID, device information, transaction ID, and subscription status.”

What you can do — If you care where your subscription data goes, read the RevenueCat Privacy Policy at https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy, or subscribe on the website instead of inside the app.

Data collection now clearly extends to the mobile appsMINOR
DATA COLLECTION

The policy now confirms the apps collect account, usage, and device information. Phones typically expose more device details than a browser does (things like device identifiers and push notification tokens, which this policy already lists). Nothing new was added to the list of what gets collected, but it now clearly covers a second place where you use W3Schools.

“When you use our apps, we collect the same types of information as described in this policy. This includes account information, usage information, and device information.”

What you can do — On your phone, check the app's permissions and turn off push notifications or ad tracking in your device settings if you don't want that data collected.

Changelog

  1. + ADDEDNew section covering the mobile apps

    The policy now says it also applies when you use W3Schools mobile apps, such as the W3Schools Adventure app. It says the apps collect the same kinds of information described elsewhere in the policy: account info, usage info, and device info.

    This Privacy Policy also applies when you use our mobile apps, such as the W3Schools Adventure app.

  2. + ADDEDRevenueCat added as a company that handles your subscription data

    W3Schools now uses RevenueCat to manage in-app subscriptions. RevenueCat receives your user ID, device information, transaction ID, and subscription status. RevenueCat is based in the USA and was also added to the sub-processor list at the end of the policy.

    We use RevenueCat, a sub-processor, to manage in-app subscriptions. RevenueCat receives limited information, such as your user ID, device information, transaction ID, and subscription status.

  3. + ADDEDApp store handles payments; W3Schools says it never sees your card

    In-app purchases and subscriptions go through the Apple App Store or Google Play instead of W3Schools directly. The policy states W3Schools never sees or stores your full payment card details.

    In-app purchases and subscriptions are handled by the Apple App Store or Google Play. We never see or store your full payment card details.

  4. ± CHANGED"Last updated" date moved forward

    The date at the bottom of the policy changed from May 19, 2025 to August 7, 2026.

    Last updated: 2025.05.19

    Last updated: 2026.08.07

Full text changes — 20260201_rev01 to 20260820_rev01

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149149## Third-Party Services
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151151The Website and the Services may contain links to or integrations with other websites or applications not operated or controlled by W3Schools. While we strive to avoid offensive or harmful content on these links, we are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or opinions expressed in these third-party services. We recommend you review each third-party service's terms and privacy policies before use to ensure they meet your compliance, privacy, and security requirements.
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155## Mobile Apps
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157This Privacy Policy also applies when you use our mobile apps, such as the W3Schools Adventure app.
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159When you use our apps, we collect the same types of information as described in this policy. This includes account information, usage information, and device information.
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161In-app purchases and subscriptions are handled by the Apple App Store or Google Play. We never see or store your full payment card details.
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163We use RevenueCat, a sub-processor, to manage in-app subscriptions. RevenueCat receives limited information, such as your user ID, device information, transaction ID, and subscription status. You can read the [RevenueCat Privacy Policy](https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy) for more information.
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155167## How We Transfer Information
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157169When you access or use the Website and or the Services or provide your information, you consent to process your information in the United States or Europe, where we operate. W3Schools may store, process, and transmit your information outside your country of residence to provide the Website and the Services. These countries may have different data protection laws. They might not offer the same level of protection as your country or the country where you initially provided the information. As applicable laws require, whenever we transfer your information, we take appropriate steps to protect it, including using standard contractual clauses or other legal mechanisms.
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159171Our data privacy practices follow the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF). This means we comply with strict requirements for handling, storing, and sharing your information per the framework. You can read more about the framework [here](https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/Program-Overview)
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