Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 8, 2025

StudyFirst ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and the privacy of your children. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

Parent accounts: Email address, name, and authentication credentials (via Apple Sign-In, Google Sign-In, or email)
Child profiles: First name, grade level, and study preferences (no email or account required for children)

Usage Data

Study session data (duration, subjects studied, questions answered)
Progress and performance metrics
Device information (device type, operating system)
App usage patterns

AI-Generated Content

Questions generated for your child are created by AI based on grade level and subject
Learning history summaries to personalize future questions

2. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

We take children's privacy seriously and comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA):

Children do not create accounts - parents manage all child profiles
We collect minimal information about children (first name and grade level only)
Children's study data is only accessible to their parent/guardian
We do not display targeted advertising to children
Parents can review, modify, or delete their child's information at any time

3. How We Use Your Information

To provide and maintain our service
To generate personalized study questions using AI
To track and display progress to parents
To improve our educational content and algorithms
To communicate with you about your account or updates
To process payments and subscriptions

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, and hosting
OpenAI: AI-powered question generation
Apple: Sign-In with Apple, App Store payments, Screen Time API
Google: Google Sign-In

These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your data.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely on Firebase/Google Cloud servers
We use encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest
Access to user data is restricted and logged
We do not sell your personal information to third parties

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Delete your account and data
Export your data
Opt out of marketing communications

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: support@studyfirst.app