Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 24, 2024

Welcome to FlashIQ (“we,” “our,” “us”). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (“App”). Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.

By using FlashIQ, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us when using FlashIQ:

  • Account information (email address)
  • Study data (flashcards, progress)
  • Usage information

2. Use of TrueDepth API and Facial Data

Our App, FlashIQ, uses the TrueDepth API to enhance the user experience by enabling certain features that require facial recognition. The TrueDepth API is designed to provide the highest level of security and privacy for your data.

What Data Do We Collect?

We may use the TrueDepth API to capture and process facial data to enable features such as face tracking and facial expression recognition. This data is used only to provide these features within the App and is never stored on our servers or shared with third parties.

How Is Your Facial Data Processed?

The facial data captured by the TrueDepth API is processed in real-time on your device and is not stored or transmitted to any external servers. The data is used solely to provide the specific features within the App, such as displaying flashcards in Augmented Reality (AR).

Why Do We Use Your Facial Data?

The facial data is used exclusively to enable and enhance App features like AR, allowing you to view your study cards in the real world and to improve your interaction with the App. This data is processed securely and remains on your device at all times.

Security and Privacy Measures

We take your privacy seriously and have implemented strict security measures to protect your data. The facial data captured by the TrueDepth API is encrypted and processed only on your device. We do not store, share, or transmit this data outside of your device.

User Control

You have full control over the use of facial data within our App. If you choose to disable features that use the TrueDepth API, you can do so at any time in the App's settings.

By using FlashIQ, you consent to the processing of your facial data as described in this section. If you have any concerns or questions regarding the use of your facial data, please contact us at hello@bytesavvy.com.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for various purposes:

  • To Provide and Maintain Our Service: Including monitoring the usage of our App.
  • To Improve Our App: We continuously strive to improve our App offerings based on the information and feedback we receive from you.
  • To Develop New Services: We use your information to develop new products, services, features, and functionality.
  • To Communicate with You: To send you updates, newsletters, marketing materials, and other information that may be of interest to you.
  • To Process Transactions: To manage your purchases and payments.
  • To Find and Prevent Fraud: To detect and prevent fraudulent activities and other illegal activities.

4. Google Ads and Google Ads Services

a. Use of Google Ads

We use Google Ads to serve ads within our App. Google Ads may use your information to serve ads based on your previous visits to our App or other websites.

b. Data Collection by Google Ads

Google Ads may collect information such as your device information, browsing behavior, and interactions with ads. This information is used to personalize the ads you see and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

c. User Control Over Google Ads

You can opt-out of personalized advertising by visiting Ads Settings or by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Additionally, you can manage your ad preferences and disable interest-based advertising through your device settings.

d. Google Privacy Policy

For more information on how Google collects and uses data, please visit the Google Privacy Policy.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your Personally Identifiable Information (PII) to outside parties except as described below:

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers to perform functions on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, and customer service.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

We ensure that all third-party service providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only permitted to use your information as necessary to provide services to us.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our App and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your device to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our App.

7. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. Your personal information is stored on secure servers and is accessible only by authorized personnel. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
  • Correction: You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
  • Restriction: You have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data.
  • Portability: You have the right to request the transfer of your personal data to another party.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@bytesavvy.com.

10. Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information from our servers.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy within the App. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted in the App.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

By using FlashIQ, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.