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Privacy Policy

Hofesh! (חופש!)

Table of Contents

  1. Overview & Privacy-First Principle
  2. Important Government & Education Disclaimer
  3. Data Handling & Local Storage
  4. Third-Party Services & Technical Data Collection
  5. Official Distribution Channel
  6. User Rights & Local Data Management
  7. Data Security
  8. Age-Appropriate Design & Children’s Privacy
  9. Compliance with Israeli Law & International Scope
  10. Policy Changes & Transfer of Ownership
  11. Contact Information

Last Updated: August 22, 2026

1. Overview & Privacy-First Principle

The "Hofesh!" (חופש!) application (the "App") is developed and maintained by avih6 as a free, completely ad-free utility application. This SERVICE is provided at no cost and is intended for use "AS IS".

The App operates on a strict privacy-first approach: it does not require user registration, does not create cloud user accounts, contains no advertisements, and does not collect personally identifiable information (PII) such as personal names, email addresses, phone numbers, or user locations.

2. Important Government & Education Disclaimer

Independent Schedule Aid: Hofesh! is an independent utility tool developed solely by avih6.

No Government Affiliation: The App is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, authorized by, or operated on behalf of the Israel Ministry of Education (משרד החינוך), the Government of Israel, or any municipal educational department.

Informational Schedule Aid: Holiday schedules, school vacation dates, and countdown timers are provided for personal educational and organizational convenience only.

Precedence of Official Circulars: Official circulars, schedules, and publications issued directly by the Israel Ministry of Education or relevant school administrations always take precedence over application countdowns.

3. Data Handling & Local Storage

3.1 Local Preferences & Custom Countdowns

When using the App, user preferences and custom targets are processed strictly on the physical device:

3.2 Ephemeral Jewish Calendar Synchronization (Hebcal)

The App queries public holiday and Jewish calendar schedules in real time over secure HTTPS from the public Hebcal API (api.hebcal.com). These requests are processed ephemerally solely to display accurate holiday dates. No personal identifiers, user profiles, or device identifiers are transmitted or tracked during these queries.

4. Third-Party Services & Technical Data Collection

4.1 Technical Identifiers & Analytics

To monitor application stability, maintain performance, and resolve technical defects, the App incorporates reputable SDKs provided by Google LLC:

4.2 External Calendar Services

4.3 Third-Party Privacy Policy References

For more information on how third-party services process technical and calendar data, review their official documentation:

5. Official Distribution Channel

The only authorized and official distribution platform for Hofesh! is the Google Play Store:

Google Play Store - Hofesh!

Any download or distribution through third-party websites, APK mirror portals, or unofficial app stores is unauthorized and unmaintained. avih6 assumes no responsibility for modified, corrupted, or potentially harmful APK files obtained outside the official Google Play Store.

6. User Rights & Local Data Management

Because the App operates without user accounts and stores no personal data on external servers, data control is managed directly on the local device:

7. Data Security

Security of user information is prioritized, and commercially reasonable technical and organizational safeguards are employed. However, no method of electronic storage or internet transmission is 100% immune to vulnerabilities, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

8. Age-Appropriate Design & Children’s Privacy

The App is designed as a utility tool for a general audience across various age groups, including students, parents, and families. Because the App collects no personal information, creates no user profiles, and contains no advertisements, no personal data is collected or processed from children under the age of 13. If a parent or guardian believes personal data was inadvertently submitted, contact av6development@gmail.com immediately so that the information can be promptly investigated and removed.

9. Compliance with Israeli Law & International Scope

10. Policy Changes & Transfer of Ownership

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically by posting the revised version on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. In the event of a merger, acquisition, or transfer of the application or its service, stored data will remain subject to the provisions of this Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Information

For any questions, suggestions, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact: