Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 14, 2025

1. Who Can Use This App

Foghlaim AI (Irish for "learning") is designed for students aged 13 years and older.

• You must be at least 13 years old to create an account
• We verify age through a confirmation checkbox during registration
• Guest mode is available for users 13+ without creating an account
• Parents can optionally monitor their teen's progress

2. Information We Collect

📝 What We DO Collect

Account Information (Optional - only if you register)

• Username: For identification and display purposes
• Email address: For account recovery and important notifications
• Password: Encrypted and securely stored for account authentication
• Age confirmation: You confirm you're 13+ (we don't store your actual age)

Homework & Learning Data

• Homework images: Photos you take of homework problems (processed by AI, not stored long-term)
• Subject selection: The subjects you're working on (Math, Science, etc.)
• Progress tracking: Points, streaks, problems solved (only if you have an account)

Anonymous Usage (Guest Mode)

• Request count: Number of questions asked per day (limited to 5)
• No personal information: We don't track who you are in guest mode

🚫 What We DON'T Collect

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect only for these purposes:

• Provide homework assistance: Analyze your homework problems using AI
• Track your progress: Show your points, streaks, and achievements (if you have an account)
• Improve the app: Understand which features are most helpful
• Account management: Send account-related notifications (password resets, etc.)
• Enforce usage limits: Prevent abuse by tracking anonymous request counts

4. Anonymous Guest Mode

You can use Foghlaim AI without creating an account!

• 5 free questions per day without registration
• No personal information required
• No tracking or profiling
• Daily limit resets every 24 hours
• Create an account anytime to unlock unlimited questions and progress tracking

5. How We Share Your Information

We do NOT sell your personal information. Period.

Third-Party Services We Use:

• Google Gemini AI: We send your homework images and questions to Gemini AI for analysis. Google may process this data according to their privacy policy, but your homework is not used to train their models without consent.
• Cloud Hosting: We use Google Cloud Platform to securely host our servers.
• No advertising networks: We don't use ad networks or tracking pixels.
• No data brokers: We never sell or share your data with data brokers.

6. Camera & Photo Permissions

Our app requests camera access for homework photo capture.

• Why we need it: To photograph your homework problems for AI analysis
• Completely optional: You can deny camera access and still use the app by selecting photos from your gallery
• Photos are temporary: Images are processed by AI and not stored permanently on our servers
• Your control: You can revoke camera permissions anytime in your device settings

7. Data Security

We take security seriously to protect your information.

• Encryption: All data transmitted between your device and our servers uses HTTPS encryption
• Password protection: Passwords are hashed and encrypted - we never store plain-text passwords
• Secure servers: Our servers are protected with industry-standard security measures
• Regular updates: We regularly update our security practices
• Access controls: Only authorized personnel can access user data, and only when necessary

8. Your Privacy Rights

You have full control over your data.

You have the right to:

• Access your data: Request a copy of all personal information we have about you
• Correct your data: Update or correct any inaccurate information
• Delete your data: Request permanent deletion of your account and all associated data
• Export your data: Download your progress, achievements, and homework history
• Opt-out: Stop using the app anytime - use guest mode or delete your account

How to exercise your rights:

• Go to Settings → Account → Delete Account (within the app)
• Email us at: support@foghlaimai.com
• We will respond to your request within 30 days

9. Data Retention

How long we keep your data:

• Account data: Stored until you delete your account
• Homework images: Processed immediately and deleted within 24 hours
• Progress data: Stored as long as your account is active
• Deleted accounts: Permanently removed within 30 days of deletion request
• Anonymous usage: Request counts reset daily, no long-term tracking

10. International Users

Foghlaim AI is hosted on Google Cloud Platform servers. If you're using the app from outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. By using our app, you consent to this transfer.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do:

• We'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top
• We'll notify you through the app if there are significant changes
• Your continued use of the app after changes means you accept the updated policy
• Previous versions will be available upon request

12. Contact Us