Privacy Policy

AI Learning App — Last updated: 2024-11-27

Welcome to AI Learning App (“we”, “our”, or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you use our mobile application and related services hosted at rahulprakash.co.in (the “Service”). By using the Service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

Quick Summary (TL;DR)
✅ We collect: Study data, quiz responses, usage statistics
✅ We use it for: Providing AI features & improving the app
✅ We store it: Securely encrypted on MongoDB Atlas
✅ We share with: Only required providers like OpenAI (no direct personal identifiers)
✅ Your rights: Access, delete, export your data anytime
✅ No selling: We never sell your data
✅ Contact: admin@rahulprakash.co.in for questions

1. Information we collect

We collect only the minimum information necessary to provide and improve the Service. This includes:

1.1 Personal and learning-related information

User ID: A unique identifier generated for each user.
Study session data: Topics studied, duration of sessions, and notes you choose to save.
Quiz responses: Your quiz questions, answers, and scores.
Interview session data: Conversation history generated in interview/practice modes.
Project ideas: AI-generated project ideas that you view or save in the app.
Pomodoro sessions: Study timer (Pomodoro) data and related statistics.

1.2 Usage and technical data

App usage statistics: Features accessed, time spent in the app, and general usage patterns.
Error logs and diagnostics: Technical data (such as error messages) used to troubleshoot issues.
Device information: Device model, operating system version, and app version.

1.3 Data you provide directly

Topic searches: Machine learning or technical concepts you search for within the app.
Study notes: Notes and annotations you add to your study sessions.
Quiz topics: Topics or difficulty levels you choose for quiz generation.
Interview questions: Questions or prompts you enter during interview practice.

1.4 Cookies and local storage

Session cookies: Used (where applicable) to maintain your login state and secure access.
Local storage: Used to cache some learning data for offline or faster access.
No third-party tracking: We do not use advertising trackers or analytics tools like Google Analytics inside the app at this time.

2. How we use information

We use the information described above to operate, improve, and protect the Service. This includes:

Provide AI-powered learning features: Generate ML concept explanations, personalized quizzes, interview practice sessions, and project ideas.
Track your progress: Maintain your study history, Pomodoro sessions, and quiz performance so you can monitor improvement over time.
Improve the Service: Analyze aggregated usage patterns, fix technical issues, and develop new features and learning tools.
Communication: Send optional notifications such as study reminders, app updates, and important announcements (where supported and enabled by you).
Legal and security purposes: Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and the integrity of the Service.

AI-generated content

Important notice:

AI-generated explanations, quizzes, project ideas, and interview responses are for educational purposes only.
AI content may contain errors or inaccuracies and should not be treated as professional advice.
You are encouraged to verify important or critical information from authoritative sources.

3. Third-party services and analytics

We rely on reputable third-party providers to deliver key functionality of the Service. These providers may process limited technical or usage data as required to perform their services. We do not sell your data to any third party.

3.1 OpenAI (GPT models)

Purpose: Generate AI explanations, quizzes, interview responses, and project ideas.
Data shared: Text you enter (such as questions, topics, and prompts) and contextual data necessary to generate responses. We avoid sending direct personal identifiers where possible.
More information: See OpenAI’s privacy documentation at openai.com.

3.2 MongoDB Atlas

Purpose: Store your study data, quiz history, session logs, and related app data.
Data shared: Application data stored in an encrypted, cloud-based database.
More information: See MongoDB’s privacy policy at mongodb.com.

3.3 Render.com

Purpose: Host our API server that powers the app’s backend logic and communication.
Data shared: API requests and responses required to operate the Service.
More information: See Render’s privacy policy at render.com.

We do not currently use external analytics, crash reporting, or advertising networks inside the app. If this changes in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy accordingly.

4. Data storage and retention

We store data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.

Active user data: Retained while you actively use the app.
Inactive accounts: Data associated with accounts that have been inactive may be deleted after 12 months of inactivity.
Aggregated/anonymous data: Usage and diagnostic data may be stored in aggregated or anonymized form for analytics or service improvement.

You may request deletion of your data at any time (see “Your rights and choices” below).

5. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS.
Restricted, password-protected access to databases.
Regular security updates and monitoring of our infrastructure.
No storage of payment or financial information within the app.

Data breach notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will:

Notify you as soon as reasonably possible and, where applicable, within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach.
Provide details about the nature of the breach and what data may have been affected.
Explain the steps we are taking to investigate and mitigate the impact.
Advise you on any additional steps you can take to protect yourself.

6. Children

The Service is intended for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at admin@rahulprakash.co.in so we can delete it.

7. Sharing and disclosure

We do not sell your personal data or share it with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes. We may share information only in the following situations:

Service providers: With third-party providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, AI processing, database storage), under appropriate confidentiality and data protection obligations.
Legal requirements: With law enforcement or government authorities if required to comply with a legal obligation or protect our rights, users, or the public.
With your consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information in a specific context.

8. International data transfers

Your information may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside your country of residence, including countries that may have different data protection laws. We take steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

9. Your rights and choices

Depending on applicable law, you may have the following rights with respect to your personal data:

Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: Request correction or updating of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion (“Right to be forgotten”): Request deletion of your account and associated personal data.
Data portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format where technically feasible.
Restriction / objection: Object to or request restriction of certain processing activities, subject to legal limitations.
Opt-out: Disable optional notifications or certain data collection features (which may reduce app functionality).

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at admin@rahulprakash.co.in. We aim to respond within 48 hours and, in all cases, within the timeframes required by applicable law.

10. Links to other sites

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites or services before providing personal information.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make changes, we will:

Update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
Post the revised Privacy Policy within the app and/or on our website.
Provide an in-app notice for significant changes, where appropriate.

Your continued use of the Service after any changes become effective means that you accept the updated policy.

12. Legal compliance and contact us

We strive to comply with applicable data protection laws, including, where relevant:

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – European Union
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) – United States (California)
Information Technology Act, 2000, and applicable data rules – India
Other data protection laws that may apply based on your location

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

AI Learning App
Website: rahulprakash.co.in
Email: admin@rahulprakash.co.in
Typical response time: within 48 hours.