# Privacy Policy for PrepIQ
**Last Updated:** December 2024
## Introduction
PrepIQ ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our mobile application PrepIQ (the "App").
## Information We Collect
### 1. Profile Information (Optional)
When you create a profile in the App, you may voluntarily provide:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Grade/Class
- School/Institution name
- Target exam information
**Note:** Profile creation is completely optional. You can use the App without creating a profile.
### 2. Usage Data
The App automatically collects the following usage data to enhance your learning experience:
- **Study Statistics:**
- Papers viewed
- Time spent viewing papers
- Study streak (consecutive days with activity)
- Most viewed subjects
- Weekly and monthly study reports
### 3. User-Generated Content
- **Favorites:** Papers you mark as favorites
- **Notes and Annotations:** Text notes you create for papers, including optional page numbers
- **Filter Preferences:** Your saved filter selections for easier access
### 4. Device Information
- Device type and operating system version
- App version and usage patterns
## How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
1. **To Provide Core Functionality:**
- Display question papers and study materials
- Personalize your learning experience based on your grade and preferences
- Track your study progress and statistics
2. **To Improve User Experience:**
- Save your filter preferences for quick access
- Remember your favorite papers
- Provide study statistics and analytics
- Enable notes and annotations for papers
3. **To Enhance the App:**
- Analyze usage patterns to improve app features
- Fix bugs and optimize performance
## Data Storage
### Local Storage
All your data is stored **locally on your device** using Realm database:
- Profile information
- Study statistics
- Favorites
- Notes and annotations
- Filter preferences
**Important:** We do not transmit, upload, or sync your data to any external servers. All data remains on your device.
### Data Security
- Your data is encrypted at rest using Realm's built-in encryption
- Data is only accessible within the App
- No third-party services have access to your data
## Data Sharing
**We do not share, sell, or distribute your personal information to any third parties.**
Since all data is stored locally on your device:
- We cannot access your data
- We do not transmit data over the internet
- We do not use analytics services that collect personal information
- We do not use advertising services
## Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your data:
1. **Access:** You can view all your data within the App (profile, statistics, favorites, notes)
2. **Modification:** You can edit or update your profile information at any time through the App settings
3. **Deletion:**
- You can delete your profile at any time, which removes all profile-related data
- You can delete individual notes
- You can remove papers from favorites
- Uninstalling the App will remove all locally stored data
4. **Export:** You can export your notes as text files for backup purposes
## Children's Privacy
PrepIQ is designed for educational purposes and may be used by students of various ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information.
## Third-Party Services
The App uses the following third-party services:
1. **React Native Framework:** For app development (no data collection)
2. **Realm Database:** For local data storage (no external transmission)
3. **react-native-pdf:** For PDF viewing (no data collection)
None of these services collect or transmit your personal information.
## Permissions
The App may request the following permissions:
- **Storage Permission:** To access bundled PDF files (read-only)
- **Network State:** To check internet connectivity (optional features)
**Note:** The App works completely offline. Network permission is only for future optional features and is not required for core functionality.
## Data Retention
- **Active Use:** Your data is retained as long as you use the App
- **Profile Deletion:** When you delete your profile, all profile-related data is immediately removed
- **App Uninstallation:** All data is deleted when you uninstall the App
## Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Including a notice in the App (if significant changes are made)
Your continued use of the App after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
## Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
**Email:** support@prepiq.app
**App:** Use the "Contact" or "Feedback" option within the App (if available)
## Compliance
This Privacy Policy complies with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - for EU users
- Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) - for US users
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - for California users
## Summary
**Key Points:**
- ✅ All data is stored locally on your device
- ✅ No data is transmitted to external servers
- ✅ No third-party data sharing
- ✅ Profile creation is optional
- ✅ You can delete your data at any time
- ✅ Complete offline functionality
**Your privacy is our priority. We believe in transparency and giving you full control over your data.**
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*This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date stated above and applies to all users of PrepIQ.*
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