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1. Introduction
Welcome to GED Quest ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Account Information
- Anonymous Users: We generate a unique anonymous identifier to track your progress locally on your device.
- Registered Users: Email address and encrypted password when you create an account to sync progress across devices.
2.2 Usage Data
- Test scores and performance metrics
- Study progress and time spent on practice questions
- Question responses and answer patterns to help identify areas for improvement
- App usage statistics to improve our services
2.3 Technical Data
- Device type and operating system
- App version information
- Crash reports and error logs to maintain app stability
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide personalized practice questions tailored to your learning progress
- Track and save your test scores, statistics, and study progress
- Improve our AI-powered question generation algorithms
- Maintain and improve app performance and user experience
- Send important updates about the app (only if you opt-in to notifications)
- Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
4. Data Storage and Security
We take data security seriously. Your data is stored securely using industry-standard Firebase services:
- Firebase Authentication: Securely manages user accounts with industry-standard encryption
- Firebase Firestore: Encrypted cloud database for storing progress and scores
- Encryption: All data is encrypted both in transit (using TLS/SSL) and at rest
- Access Controls: Strict database rules ensure you can only access your own data
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following trusted third-party services to deliver our app:
- Firebase (Google LLC): Authentication, database, and cloud functions. Firebase Privacy Policy
- Google Gemini AI: AI-powered question generation. No personal information is shared with the AI service; only anonymized question requests are sent.
- Expo/React Native: App development and distribution platform
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do NOT:
- Sell your personal information to third parties
- Share your data with advertisers
- Use your email for marketing without your explicit consent
- Share your study progress or scores with anyone
We may share data only when:
- Required by law or legal process
- Necessary to protect our rights or safety
- You provide explicit consent
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: Request a copy of all data we have about you
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and all associated data
- Correction: Update or correct your information at any time
- Export: Download your progress and statistics in a portable format
- Opt-Out: Disable data collection features (may limit app functionality)
8. Data Retention
- Anonymous Users: Local data retained until you delete the app or clear app data
- Registered Users: Cloud data retained until you delete your account
- Deleted Data: Permanently removed from our systems within 30 days of deletion request
- Inactive Accounts: Accounts inactive for 3+ years may be archived or deleted
9. Children's Privacy
Our app is designed for users aged 13 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected data from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information.
10. International Users
If you are accessing our service from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using our service, you consent to this transfer.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Display a prominent notice in the app
- Send an email notification to registered users (if applicable)
Your continued use of the app after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
13. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Union/European Economic Area, we process your data based on:
- Consent: You provide explicit consent when creating an account or using features
- Legitimate Interest: To improve our services, ensure security, and provide customer support
- Contractual Necessity: To provide the services you requested and maintain your account
14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal data)
- Right to request deletion of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights
15. Cookies and Tracking
Our mobile app does not use cookies. Our website may use essential cookies for basic functionality. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.