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Privacy Policy

Homeschool Planner - Andrew & Hannah Hatton

Last updated: June 2026

The short version: Homeschool Planner does not collect, transmit, or store any personal information on any server we control. Everything stays on your device.

Who We Are

Homeschool Planner is a free, open-source desktop application created by Andrew & Hannah Hatton. It is designed to help homeschooling families plan lessons, track subjects, and organise their school week.

If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at andrew@thehattons.co.

What Data We Collect

We collect no data. Homeschool Planner is a locally-installed desktop application. All information you enter - students, subjects, lessons, schedules, grades - is stored exclusively in a local database file on your own computer. That data never leaves your device and is never transmitted to us or any third party.

We do not use analytics, crash-reporting services, advertising networks, or any other form of data collection.

Google Calendar Integration

Homeschool Planner offers an optional Google Calendar integration. If you choose to use it, the following applies:

  • Authentication is handled entirely by Google. You sign in through Google's own OAuth consent screen; we never see or store your Google password or credentials.
  • OAuth tokens (the credentials that let the app read your calendar) are stored locally on your device only - in your app's data folder. They are not transmitted to any server we operate.
  • Calendar data is fetched directly from Google's API to your device. It is displayed in the app and is not stored long-term, sent to us, or shared with any third party.
  • Your use of Google services is subject to Google's Privacy Policy.

You can disconnect your Google account at any time from the app's Preferences, or by revoking access at myaccount.google.com/permissions. Disconnecting deletes the locally stored token.

Log Files

The application writes diagnostic log files to a local folder on your device. These logs record app events (such as startup and navigation actions) to help with troubleshooting. Log files are stored locally only and are never transmitted to us automatically, only in the event that you submit a bug report and attach the log files will we ever see this data. You can access and delete them at any time through File > Open Logs Folder within the app.

Automatic Update Checks

The application may check GitHub's public API to determine whether a newer version is available. This request is made from your device to GitHub's servers and may expose your IP address to GitHub. No personal information from the app is included in this request. This behaviour is subject to GitHub's Privacy Statement.

Children

Homeschool Planner is intended for use by parents and adult educators. It is not directed at, and should not be used independently by, children under 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from children under 13. Because we collect no data from anyone, there is no data to delete, but if you have concerns please contact us at the address below.

Your Rights

Because we do not collect personal data, most data-subject rights (access, rectification, erasure, portability) apply only to data on your own device, which you control entirely.

If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR / UK GDPR) may apply to you. In that case:

  • Our lawful basis for any local processing is your explicit choice to install and use the application.
  • No personal data is transferred outside your device by us.
  • You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

If you are located in Australia, the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) may apply. If you are located in New Zealand, the Privacy Act 2020 and Information Privacy Principles (IPPs) may apply. In either case, because no personal information is collected by us, there is no information held by us to access or correct.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Because the app checks for updates via GitHub, significant changes will also be noted in the application changelog.

Contact

Questions, concerns, or requests relating to this policy can be directed to:

andrew@thehattons.co

Homeschool Planner — © Andrew & Hannah Hatton. MIT License.
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