Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2024

1. Information We Collect

Math Lock collects the following information to provide our educational screen time management service:

Account Information

  • Email address (for account creation and authentication)
  • Name (for personalization)
  • Authentication data from third-party providers (Google, Facebook) if you choose to sign in with these services

Child Profile Information

  • Child's name and age (for age-appropriate content)
  • Math skill level and preferences
  • Screen time settings and limits
  • Reward preferences and achievements

Usage Data

  • Math problem completion rates and accuracy
  • Screen time usage patterns
  • App interaction data for improving user experience
  • Device information (iOS version, device type) for compatibility

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Providing personalized math challenges appropriate for your child's age and skill level
  • Tracking learning progress and screen time management
  • Enabling parental controls and dashboard features
  • Improving our app's educational content and user experience
  • Communicating important updates about the service
  • Ensuring the security and integrity of our service

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our app (such as Firebase for authentication and data storage)
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights and safety
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred

We never share your child's personal information with advertisers or marketing companies.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

  • All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
  • We use Firebase's secure authentication and database services
  • Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel only
  • Regular security audits and updates are performed

5. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Math Lock is designed for children aged 5-15 and complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA):

  • We only collect information necessary for the app's educational functionality
  • Parents have full control over their child's data through the parent dashboard
  • We do not use persistent identifiers to collect personal information from children
  • No behavioral advertising is directed toward children
  • Parents can review, delete, or refuse further collection of their child's information by contacting us

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
  • Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@mathlock.app

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

  • Account information is retained until you delete your account
  • Usage data is retained for up to 2 years for service improvement
  • Some information may be retained longer if required by law

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: