This Biology Learning App ("the App") is developed and provided as a free educational service. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our App.
By using this App, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.
By using this App, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information Collection and Use
To provide you with the best learning experience, we may collect certain information:
To provide you with the best learning experience, we may collect certain information:
Automatically Collected Information
- Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers
- Usage Data: App features accessed, study progress, time spent in the app
- Performance Data: App crashes, errors, and technical diagnostics
- Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers
- Usage Data: App features accessed, study progress, time spent in the app
- Performance Data: App crashes, errors, and technical diagnostics
Information You Provide
- Study Progress: Quiz scores, bookmarked topics, and learning preferences
- Settings Preferences: Theme selection, notification preferences, text-to-speech settings
Important: All personal study data is stored locally on your device using secure local storage systems. We do not transmit your learning progress or personal study data to external servers.
- Study Progress: Quiz scores, bookmarked topics, and learning preferences
- Settings Preferences: Theme selection, notification preferences, text-to-speech settings
Important: All personal study data is stored locally on your device using secure local storage systems. We do not transmit your learning progress or personal study data to external servers.
2. Third-Party Services
The App integrates the following third-party services that may collect information:
The App integrates the following third-party services that may collect information:
Required Services
- Google Play Services - Core app functionality and updates
- Google Mobile Ads (ADMOB) - Advertising services
- Google Fonts - Typography and visual presentation
- Google Play Services - Core app functionality and updates
- Google Mobile Ads (ADMOB) - Advertising services
- Google Fonts - Typography and visual presentation
Optional Services
- YouTube Player - For educational video content (when you choose to watch videos)
- Share Plus - Only when you explicitly choose to share content
- YouTube Player - For educational video content (when you choose to watch videos)
- Share Plus - Only when you explicitly choose to share content
3. Advertising and Consent
We use Google AdMob to display advertisements in the App.
We use Google AdMob to display advertisements in the App.
GDPR Compliance (EEA, UK, Switzerland)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and Switzerland, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) through:
- Consent Management Platform (CMP): Registered with the IAB Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF)
- Consent Screen: You'll be asked to choose between personalized or non-personalized ads on first launch
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and Switzerland, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) through:
- Consent Management Platform (CMP): Registered with the IAB Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF)
- Consent Screen: You'll be asked to choose between personalized or non-personalized ads on first launch
Your Choice:
- Personalized Ads: Based on your interests and behavior across apps
- Non-personalized Ads: Contextual ads without behavior tracking
- Personalized Ads: Based on your interests and behavior across apps
- Non-personalized Ads: Contextual ads without behavior tracking
Managing Your Consent
You can change your advertising preferences at any time by:
- Going to the App's privacy settings (if available), or
- Reinstalling the App and updating your choice on the consent screen
You can change your advertising preferences at any time by:
- Going to the App's privacy settings (if available), or
- Reinstalling the App and updating your choice on the consent screen
4. Data Usage and Purpose
We use collected information for:
- Providing and maintaining App functionality
- Improving user experience and educational content
- Analyzing app performance and fixing technical issues
- Displaying relevant advertisements
- Sending important notifications about updates or features (with your permission)
We use collected information for:
- Providing and maintaining App functionality
- Improving user experience and educational content
- Analyzing app performance and fixing technical issues
- Displaying relevant advertisements
- Sending important notifications about updates or features (with your permission)
We do NOT:
- Sell your personal information to third parties
- Use your data for purposes other than described here
- Share your study progress with external parties
- Sell your personal information to third parties
- Use your data for purposes other than described here
- Share your study progress with external parties
5. Local Data Storage
The App uses local storage technologies to enhance your experience:
The App uses local storage technologies to enhance your experience:
Storage Methods
- Hive Database: Stores your study progress, bookmarks, and preferences locally
- Shared Preferences: Saves app settings and configurations
- Cache Storage: Temporarily stores images and content for faster loading
Important: This data remains on your device. If you uninstall the App, all locally stored data will be deleted.
- Hive Database: Stores your study progress, bookmarks, and preferences locally
- Shared Preferences: Saves app settings and configurations
- Cache Storage: Temporarily stores images and content for faster loading
Important: This data remains on your device. If you uninstall the App, all locally stored data will be deleted.
6. Cookies and Tracking
The App itself does not use cookies directly. However, third-party services (such as AdMob and YouTube Player) may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Deliver and measure ad performance
- Provide video streaming services
- Improve service quality
You can manage cookie preferences through your device settings, though refusing certain cookies may limit some App features.
The App itself does not use cookies directly. However, third-party services (such as AdMob and YouTube Player) may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Deliver and measure ad performance
- Provide video streaming services
- Improve service quality
You can manage cookie preferences through your device settings, though refusing certain cookies may limit some App features.
7. Log Data
In case of app errors or crashes, we automatically collect diagnostic information (Log Data) including:
- Device IP address
- Device name and model
- Operating system version
- App configuration settings
- Time and date of the error
- App usage statistics before the error
This helps us identify and fix technical issues to improve App stability.
In case of app errors or crashes, we automatically collect diagnostic information (Log Data) including:
- Device IP address
- Device name and model
- Operating system version
- App configuration settings
- Time and date of the error
- App usage statistics before the error
This helps us identify and fix technical issues to improve App stability.
8. Internet Connectivity
The App uses Connectivity Plus to monitor your internet connection status. This ensures:
- Proper loading of online content (videos, images)
- Appropriate offline/online mode switching
- Better user experience during connectivity changes
No personal data is transmitted through this connectivity check.
The App uses Connectivity Plus to monitor your internet connection status. This ensures:
- Proper loading of online content (videos, images)
- Appropriate offline/online mode switching
- Better user experience during connectivity changes
No personal data is transmitted through this connectivity check.
9. Data Security
We take your privacy seriously and implement industry-standard security measures:
- Local data encryption using Hive secure storage
- Secure API communication when fetching educational content
- No collection of sensitive personal information
- Third-party services comply with their respective security standards
Important: While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic storage or internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
We take your privacy seriously and implement industry-standard security measures:
- Local data encryption using Hive secure storage
- Secure API communication when fetching educational content
- No collection of sensitive personal information
- Third-party services comply with their respective security standards
Important: While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic storage or internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. External Links
The App may contain links to external educational resources, websites, or services. Please note:
- We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites
- We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit
- External links are provided for educational purposes only
The App may contain links to external educational resources, websites, or services. Please note:
- We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites
- We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit
- External links are provided for educational purposes only
11. Children's Privacy
This App is designed for educational purposes and may be used by students of all ages.
This App is designed for educational purposes and may be used by students of all ages.
COPPA Compliance (USA)
- We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13
- The App does not require account creation or personal information submission
- If we discover that a child under 13 has provided personal information, we will delete it immediately
Parental Notice: If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at the email below.
- We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13
- The App does not require account creation or personal information submission
- If we discover that a child under 13 has provided personal information, we will delete it immediately
Parental Notice: If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at the email below.
12. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request information about data we've collected
- Deletion: Request deletion of your local app data (achieved by uninstalling)
- Opt-Out: Refuse personalized advertising through consent settings
- Data Portability: Export your study progress (feature may vary)
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request information about data we've collected
- Deletion: Request deletion of your local app data (achieved by uninstalling)
- Opt-Out: Refuse personalized advertising through consent settings
- Data Portability: Export your study progress (feature may vary)
13. International Data Transfers
If you use the App outside your country of residence, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries where our third-party service providers operate. These transfers are conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
If you use the App outside your country of residence, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries where our third-party service providers operate. These transfers are conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
14. Data Retention
- Local Data: Retained on your device until you uninstall the App
- Crash Logs: Retained for up to 90 days for diagnostic purposes
- Ad Data: Managed by ADMOB according to their retention policy
- Local Data: Retained on your device until you uninstall the App
- Crash Logs: Retained for up to 90 days for diagnostic purposes
- Ad Data: Managed by ADMOB according to their retention policy
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect:
- Changes in our practices
- Updates to legal requirements
- New features or services
Notification: We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Posting the updated policy within the App
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top
- Displaying an in-app notification (for major changes)
We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect:
- Changes in our practices
- Updates to legal requirements
- New features or services
Notification: We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Posting the updated policy within the App
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top
- Displaying an in-app notification (for major changes)
We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
16. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
17. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:
Email: czain6540@gmail.com
Developer: Bloom Code Studio
Response Time: We aim to respond within 48-72 hours
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:
Email: czain6540@gmail.com
Developer: Bloom Code Studio
Response Time: We aim to respond within 48-72 hours
18. Consent
By using the Biology Learning App, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
By using the Biology Learning App, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.