Privacy Policy — Ma Nishtana
Last updated: July 28, 2026
Ma Nishtana is one of the Derekh Learning family of companion apps. It has no account and no sign-in. This page explains exactly what this specific app does — and does not do — with your information. For the company-wide policy covering our website, web app, and main iOS app, see the Derekh Learning Privacy Policy.
What Ma Nishtana collects
Nothing. The App Store privacy label is Data Not Collected.
Children record themselves practicing the Four Questions, and those recordings never leave the device — they are not uploaded to us or anyone else.
Where your data lives
Recordings, each child's profile, and progress are stored only on your device.
Services this app connects to
- Hebcal (hebcal.com) — a public Jewish-calendar API, for Hebrew dates, holidays, and times. Requests are generic; no personal data is sent. (a generic lookup of the next Seder date; no recordings or personal data are sent).
Permissions
- Microphone — "Used to record your practice of the Four Questions so you can hear it back. Recordings stay on your device."
No accounts, no analytics, no ads
This app has no login and no user account. It contains no third-party analytics or advertising SDKs, and it does not track you across other apps or websites. There is no advertising identifier (IDFA) use.
Children's privacy
This app is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, contact us and we will take reasonable steps to address it.
Data retention
Because this app keeps your information on your device, we do not hold it. Data stored on your device is removed when you delete the app (subject to any device or iCloud backups, which are under your control).
Your choices
You can manage any permissions this app uses (such as location or microphone) at any time in iOS Settings, and the app keeps working without them wherever possible. Deleting the app removes its on-device data.
Changes to this policy
We may update this page from time to time. When we do, we will change the "last updated" date at the top.
Contact
Questions about this app's privacy? Email us at support@derekhlearning.com.