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Privacy Policy for StudyHacks.org Mobile Apps
Effective Date: 15 May 2025
Last Updated: 15 May 2025
StudyHacks.org (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use any of our mobile applications available on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store (collectively, the “Apps”).
By using our Apps, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you use our Apps:
a. Personal Information (only with consent)
- Name and email address (if provided via feedback or sign-up forms)
- Age or school level (if required for customisation)
b. Device and Usage Information
- Device type, OS version, and app version
- Crash logs and analytics
- Usage patterns (e.g. which features are accessed)
c. Sensitive Permissions (if applicable)
Our Apps do not access sensitive permissions such as:
- Location data
- Contacts
- SMS or call logs
If such access is ever needed in future versions, we will request your explicit permission and explain its purpose.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information solely to:
- Provide core app functionality (e.g., saving study progress)
- Improve app performance and usability
- Customise user experience based on education level or usage patterns
- Respond to feedback or technical support requests
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
3. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services for analytics, advertising, or error reporting, such as:
- Google Analytics for Firebase
- AdMob (if the app contains ads)
- Sentry or similar for crash reporting
These services may collect anonymised data as per their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.
4. Advertising (If Applicable)
Some StudyHacks.org apps may contain banner or interstitial ads provided by third-party ad networks such as Google AdMob.
- These ads may use anonymous identifiers (like Advertising ID) to provide interest-based advertising.
- We do not serve personalised ads to users under 13, in compliance with child privacy regulations.
You can manage ad preferences through your device settings or opt out via the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) or Google settings.
5. Children’s Privacy
Our apps may be used by children, but we do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent. We comply fully with COPPA and Google Play’s Families Policy.
If we discover that we have unintentionally collected personal data from a child without consent, we will delete it immediately.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, misuse, or disclosure. This includes:
- Encrypted communication via HTTPS
- Secure storage of data (if any)
- Regular audits and updates
7. Data Retention
We retain data only for as long as necessary:
- Usage logs and analytics may be kept for up to 12 months.
- If you contact us, your message and email may be stored securely for future support reference.
You may request deletion of your data by contacting us at: support@studyhacks.org
8. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access any personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time (if data was collected based on consent)
Please email us to exercise these rights.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect app changes or regulatory requirements. You’ll be notified via app update notes or in-app notice where appropriate.
Last updated: 15 May 2025
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or our practices, please contact:
📧 Email: support@studyhacks.org
🌐 Website: https://www.studyhacks.org