Kata Step By Step
Last updated: July 2026
Overview
Kata Step By Step is a free karate reference app and website. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data the app and website collect and how it is used.
The short version: we collect almost nothing, and what little is stored stays on your device.
The App
Data We Do Not Collect
The Kata Step By Step app does not collect, transmit, or share any personal data. Specifically:
- No account or registration is required
- No personal information is requested or stored on any server
- No analytics or tracking tools are used
- No advertising is served
- No data is sold or shared with third parties
Data Stored Locally on Your Device
The app stores the following data on your device only. This data never leaves your device and is not accessible to us:
- Your favourited kata
- Your recently viewed kata
- Your search history
- App settings and preferences
- Downloaded PDF files
- Content update check timestamp
- Support prompt display counter
You can clear this data at any time by uninstalling the app.
Internet Access
The app requires internet access only for the following one-way fetch operations. No personal data is transmitted in any of these requests:
- Downloading kata diagram images on first view (fetched from katastepbystep.com)
- Checking for content updates (fetched from GitHub)
- Downloading PDF resources (fetched from katastepbystep.com)
- Opening external links (Buy Me a Coffee, website, feedback email)
Third Party Services
The app links to the following external services. Please refer to each service’s own privacy policy for their data practices:
- katastepbystep.com — the companion website
- buymeacoffee.com — voluntary support (no purchase required)
- GitHub — hosts the content update manifest
- Duck.com — feedback email service
The Website
Hosting
This website is hosted on WordPress.com. WordPress.com may collect standard web server logs (IP addresses, browser type, pages visited) as part of normal hosting operations. Please refer to the WordPress.com Privacy Policy for details.
Cookies
This website does not use tracking cookies or advertising cookies. WordPress.com may set functional cookies as part of its hosting platform.
Analytics
We do not use Google Analytics or any other third-party analytics service on this website.
Comments
If you leave a comment on the website, WordPress.com handles comment data in accordance with their privacy policy.
Children’s Privacy
The app and website do not knowingly collect data from children. All content is educational and suitable for all ages.
Data Security
Since we do not collect or transmit personal data, there is no personal data to secure on our end. Data stored locally on your device is protected by your device’s own security mechanisms.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:
sendfeedback2026@duck.com
This privacy policy applies to the Kata Step By Step mobile app (Android and iOS) and the website katastepbystep.com.