Privacy Policy for EkitNotes
1. Introduction
Welcome to EkitNotes (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application EkitNotes (the “App”). By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Account Information: Email address, encrypted password, username/display name, profile photo (optional).
- Content You Create: Notes and study materials, quiz results and scores, audio recordings and transcriptions, subjects and categories, chat conversations with AI features.
- Feedback: Message, photos (if attached), username.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: Features accessed, time spent, actions performed (e.g., notes created, quizzes taken).
- Device Information: Device type/model, OS version, App version, unique device identifiers.
- Crash Reports: Crash logs and error reports to improve stability.
2.3 Third-Party Authentication
- Google Sign-In: Google account email address and profile info (name, photo) if permission is granted.
3. How We Use Your Information
- Provide and maintain the App (accounts, notes, quizzes).
- Process payments (Stripe for Pro Monthly/Yearly and credits).
- Improve the App (usage analysis, debugging, feature enhancements).
- Communicate (updates, feedback responses, support).
- Provide AI features (transcriptions, quiz generation, AI chat via Google Speech-to-Text and Firebase AI Gemini).
- Maintain leaderboards and rewards.
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only with:
- Service Providers: Firebase (Auth, DB, storage, analytics, crash reporting), Stripe (payments), Google Cloud (speech-to-text, AI services).
- Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect rights/safety.
- Business Transfers: During merger, acquisition, or asset sale.
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing.
5. Data Storage and Security
- Data stored on Firebase (Google Cloud Platform) with industry-standard security.
- All transmission uses HTTPS/TLS.
- Access controls and authentication are enforced.
- No method is 100% secure; we use reasonable safeguards.
6. Your Rights and Choices
- Access your data.
- Correct inaccuracies via App settings.
- Delete your account/data by emailing ekitnote@gmail.com with subject “Account Deletion Request” and your account email.
- Opt-out of certain collection (e.g., device analytics) though some features may be limited.
- Data portability upon request.
7. Children's Privacy
The App is not intended for children under 13. If you believe a child provided information, contact us immediately.
8. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries different from your residence. By using the App, you consent to these transfers.
9. Data Retention
We retain data as needed to provide the App, meet legal obligations, and resolve disputes. When you delete your account, we delete or anonymize data unless retention is legally required.
10. Third-Party Links
The App may link to third-party sites/services. Their privacy practices are their own; please review their policies.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy. We will post updates here, refresh the “Last Updated” date, and notify you via email for material changes.
12. Contact Us
Email: ekitnote@gmail.com
Subject Line: Privacy Policy Inquiry
13. Account Deletion
To delete your account and data, email ekitnote@gmail.com with:
- Subject: “Account Deletion Request”
- Your account email address
- Confirmation you want your account and data deleted
We process deletion requests within 30 days and will confirm once completed.