Privacy Policy

Learn+ ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application ("App").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using Learn+, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when using the App:

• Account Information: Email address and password when you create an account, or authentication data if you sign in with Google
• Profile Information: Display name and any optional profile details you provide
• Course Content: Topics, descriptions, and preferences you provide when creating courses
• Notes: Personal notes you create within courses
• Feedback: Information you submit through our feedback form, including feedback type, concern area, and message content

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the App, we automatically collect:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, device model, and unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: App interactions, features used, courses created, and learning progress
• Analytics Data: Screen views, button clicks, and feature engagement for improving the App
• Error Logs: Crash reports and error information to help us fix issues

1.3 Payment Information

When you make in-app purchases:

• Payment transactions are processed by Apple App Store or Google Play Store
• We do not collect or store your credit card numbers or banking information
• We receive transaction confirmations and purchase history for credit management

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Purpose	Data Used
Provide and maintain the App	Account info, course content, notes
Process transactions and manage credits	Account info, purchase history
Generate AI-powered course content	Course topics and preferences
Personalize your experience	Usage data, preferences
Improve and optimize the App	Analytics data, usage patterns
Respond to feedback and support requests	Feedback submissions, device info
Send service-related communications	Email address
Detect and prevent fraud	Account info, device info, usage patterns

Learn+ integrates with the following third-party services:

3.1 Firebase (Google)

We use Firebase for:

• Authentication and account management
• Cloud database storage (Firestore)
• Cloud Functions for backend processing
• Analytics to understand App usage
• Crashlytics for error reporting

Firebase's data processing is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

3.2 AI Services

We use AI services (including Google's Gemini) to generate educational content. When you create a course:

• Your course topic and preferences are sent to AI providers
• AI providers may process this data according to their own privacy policies
• Generated content is stored in your Learn+ account

3.3 YouTube API Services

Learn+ integrates with YouTube API Services to search for, retrieve, and display educational videos within courses. Here is how we use YouTube data:

What YouTube Data We Access

• Video Search Results: We search YouTube for videos relevant to your course topics
• Video Metadata: We retrieve video titles, descriptions, thumbnails, channel names, view counts, and video IDs
• Video Playback: Videos are played through YouTube's embedded player within the App

How We Use YouTube Data

• Course Content: YouTube video metadata is used to populate course chapters with relevant educational videos
• Display Purposes: Video titles, thumbnails, and channel information are displayed to help you identify and select videos
• No User Data Collection via YouTube: We do not access your personal YouTube account, watch history, subscriptions, or any personal YouTube data

How We Store YouTube Data

• Video References: We store YouTube video IDs and basic metadata (title, thumbnail URL, channel name) in our database to display videos in your courses
• Data Freshness: Video metadata is retrieved when courses are created. We refresh video availability periodically and remove unavailable videos
• Data Deletion: When you delete a course, all associated YouTube video references are deleted from our systems

Third-Party Data Sharing

• We do not share YouTube data with any third parties other than displaying it to you within the App
• YouTube (Google) may collect data about your video viewing through their embedded player according to Google's Privacy Policy

Your Rights Regarding YouTube Data

In addition to the rights described elsewhere in this Privacy Policy, you can:

• Delete courses containing YouTube videos at any time through the App
• Manage your Google account permissions and data at Google Security Settings
• Review Google's Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy

3.4 Amazon Associates

Product recommendations may include Amazon affiliate links:

• Clicking these links directs you to Amazon
• Amazon's data collection is governed by their privacy policy
• We may receive commission information for qualifying purchases

3.5 App Stores

In-app purchases are processed through:

• Apple App Store - governed by Apple's Privacy Policy
• Google Play Store - governed by Google's Privacy Policy

Learn+ and our third-party service providers use various technologies to collect and store information when you use the App:

4.1 On-Device Storage

• Local Storage: We store authentication tokens, user preferences, and cached data on your device to improve app performance and enable offline functionality
• AsyncStorage: The App uses device storage to persist your login session, app settings, and recently viewed content
• Cache Data: Images, video thumbnails, and course content may be cached locally to reduce loading times

4.2 Cookies and Web Technologies

When you view embedded YouTube videos or interact with web-based content within the App:

• YouTube Cookies: YouTube's embedded player may place cookies on your device to remember preferences and collect analytics. This is governed by Google's Privacy Policy
• Third-Party Cookies: Our third-party service providers (Firebase, Google Analytics) may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to collect usage information

4.3 Device Identifiers

• We may collect unique device identifiers for analytics, crash reporting, and fraud prevention purposes
• These identifiers help us understand app usage patterns and improve the user experience

4.4 Managing These Technologies

You can manage cookies and storage through:

• Your device settings to clear app data and cache
• Your browser settings if accessing any web-based features
• Opting out of personalized ads through your device's privacy settings

Note: Disabling certain storage technologies may affect the App's functionality.

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit using TLS/SSL
• Secure Storage: Data is stored in secure cloud infrastructure (Firebase/Google Cloud)
• Access Controls: Access to user data is restricted to authorized personnel
• Authentication: Secure authentication mechanisms protect your account

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

We retain your data as follows:

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after deletion for backup purposes
• Course Content: Retained until you delete courses or your account
• YouTube Data: Video references are refreshed when you access courses and deleted when you delete courses or your account
• Analytics Data: Retained in aggregated form for service improvement
• Transaction Records: Retained as required by law and for accounting purposes

You have the following rights regarding your data:

7.1 Access and Portability

You can access your account information, courses, and notes directly within the App.

7.2 Correction

You can update your account information through the App settings.

7.3 Deletion

You can:

• Delete individual courses and notes within the App
• Request deletion of your entire account by contacting us
• Upon account deletion, your personal data will be removed, subject to legal retention requirements

7.4 Opt-Out

You can opt out of:

• Marketing communications by contacting us
• Analytics tracking by disabling analytics in your device settings

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. These countries may have data protection laws different from your country. By using Learn+, you consent to such transfers.

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal information collected about you
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell personal information to third parties
• Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

• Right of access to your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

Our legal basis for processing your data includes: your consent, contractual necessity, and our legitimate interests in providing and improving the App.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy in the App
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Sending notification through the App for material changes

Your continued use of the App after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.