StudyMate Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 29-09-2024

Information We Collect

We collect two main categories of information through the App:

Device Data: When you use the App, we may collect:

Device type and operating system
Unique device identifier (Advertising ID)
App usage data

Analytics and Advertising Data (if applicable): We may use third-party services to collect data for analytics and advertising purposes, which may include:

Information collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies (if used)
Device advertising identifier
App usage data

Please note: We do not collect any personal data (such as email address, or phone number) through the App itself.

Third-Party Services

The App may use the following third-party services (depending on configuration):

Firebase Analytics: For understanding user interactions and improving the App. Learn more about Firebase Analytics.
Firebase Crashlytics: For identifying and fixing crashes within the App. Learn more about Firebase Crashlytics.
AdMob Ads: For displaying in-app advertisements. Learn more about AdMob's privacy practices.
OneSignal: For sending push notifications (with your consent). Learn more about OneSignal's privacy practices.

These third-party services have their own privacy policies that address how they use and disclose your information. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these services to understand their practices.

Use of Collected Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To operate and improve the App (using device data and potentially analytics data)
To personalize your experience with the App (potentially using analytics data)
To deliver targeted advertising (if using ad networks)
To analyze how users interact with the App (using analytics data)
To identify and fix crashes within the App (using crashlytics data)
To send push notifications (with your consent, using OneSignal)

Data Retention

We will retain the information we collect 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.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage is ever completely secure. We cannot guarantee the security of your information.

Your Choices

Opting Out of Targeted Advertising: You can opt out of interest-based advertising on your device by following the instructions provided by your device's operating system.
Push Notifications: You can opt out of receiving push notifications by disabling them in the App settings (if OneSignal is used).

Changes to this Privacy 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 the App. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: team@softbuddy.org