1. Introduction
GradStrat is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use GradStrat. By using GradStrat, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
Account Information
- Personal Data: To create an account, you will be required to provide your name, email address, and course title. These details are essential for account creation and identification.
- Email Verification: After creating an account, you will be required to verify your email address. This process is essential to enhance security and to ensure your details are valid and correct.
- Authentication: We use Firebase Auth to handle user authentication. Your email and password are securely managed by Firebase in compliance with their policies.
Course Data
- User-Provided Information: You may enter details about your course such as results, optional modules, and start year. This data is collected to provide core functionalities like tracking grades and assessment strategies.
Feedback Data
- In-App Feedback: When submitting feedback, information about the screen from which you are submitting and basic device data (such as device model and operating system) will be collected. You can choose to submit feedback anonymously by selecting the “Submit Anonymously” option. If you opt out of submitting personal data, no identifiable information will be collected except for the content of your feedback and general device information.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Provide core functionality of GradStrat (e.g., tracking grades, course data management).
- Improve app performance, troubleshoot, and gather feedback to enhance GradStrat.
4. Advertising and Analytics
We display ads through Google AdMob. Google AdMob may automatically collect data to serve personalised ads. The data collection and usage by AdMob are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
5. Data Storage and Security
All user data is stored in a secure Firebase Database, which is protected by industry-standard encryption. Firebase ensures the security and privacy of your data in accordance with its own policies, which can be found here.
We take reasonable measures to protect your data, but please remember that no transmission of data over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
6. User Control and Data Deletion
- Access & Modify: You can access and modify your personal data and course information at any time in GradStrat’s settings.
- Delete Account: You can delete your account at any time, and all of your personal data and course details will be permanently removed from our database.
7. Data Sharing
We do not share any personal data with third parties. However, Google AdMob and Firebase may collect and share data in accordance with their respective privacy policies.
8. Data Retention
Your personal data and course information will be stored for as long as you maintain an account with GradStrat. If you delete your account, all personal data will be permanently removed from our servers.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make changes, we will update this Privacy Policy page. Please review this policy periodically for any updates.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact support at up2105083@myport.ac.uk