Privacy Policy for QuickFlash AI

Effective Date:

Thank you for using QuickFlash AI ("the App"). This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. QuickFlash AI is a flashcard application designed to help users create and study flashcards.

Introduction

QuickFlash AI ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information when you use our application.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• User Content: We collect content that you create, upload, or submit to create flashcards, including text, documents, and images.
• Device Permissions: With your consent, we access your device's camera and photo library to allow you to upload images for flashcard creation.

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: We collect data about how you use the App, including flashcard study statistics, to improve your experience.
• Device Information: We collect basic information about your device, such as device type and operating system version, to ensure the App functions properly.
• Content you upload (text, images, PDFs) for flashcard generation
• Flashcards and decks you create
• Usage data and preferences

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your flashcard decks
• Process and store your flashcards
• Provide the core functionality of the App
• Improve and optimize the App's performance
• Troubleshoot and fix issues

Use of Google Gemini API

Our application uses Google's Gemini API to process your uploaded content and generate flashcards. When you upload content for AI processing:

• Your content is transmitted to Google's servers for processing
• Google may store and process this data according to their privacy policy
• We limit the data sent to only what's necessary for flashcard generation

For more information about Google's data practices, please refer to Google's Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy

Use of Google Vertex AI

Our application utilizes Google's Vertex AI platform (including Gemini models) to enhance our flashcard generation capabilities. When using our advanced generation features:

• Your content is securely transmitted to Google Cloud's Vertex AI service
• We implement data minimization and temporary storage principles in compliance with GDPR
• Your data is used exclusively for generating flashcards and related educational content
• We employ security measures to protect your data during transmission and processing

For complete information about Google Cloud and Vertex AI data practices, please refer to Google Cloud's Privacy Notice at https://cloud.google.com/terms/cloud-privacy-notice

GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This means you have certain rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access your data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• In connection with a business transfer, such as a merger or acquisition

Data Storage and Retention

Most of your data is stored locally on your device using AsyncStorage. We retain your data only for as long as necessary to provide you with the service or until you delete your data through the application. We do not permanently store your uploaded files on our servers.

Third-Party Services

The App uses the following third-party services:

• Expo: For app development and deployment
• Stripe: For payment processing (if applicable)
• Google Gemini API: For AI-powered flashcard generation. Please refer to the Google Privacy Policy for information on how Google handles your data.

Each third-party service used by our App has its own privacy policy governing the use of information.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We strive to protect your personal information but cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access your data
• The right to correct inaccurate data
• The right to delete your data
• The right to restrict or object to processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for use by children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

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 in this application.

Advertising

This App uses Google Ads to display advertisements. These ads may be personalized based on your interests and browsing history. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.

For more information about how Google uses your data for advertising purposes, please see the Google Ads Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: support@quickflashai.com

California Residents

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). For more information, please contact us.

International Data Transfers

If you use our App outside of the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers are located.

By using the App, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.