Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025 Version: 1.0
Edu Trick ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of all users of our educational mobile applications. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data when you use any of our applications available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. By using our applications, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Our applications are designed to be lightweight and student-focused. We collect only the minimum data necessary to provide a smooth learning experience.

a) Information you provide directly:

  • Name and email address (for account registration and login)
  • Username or display name
  • Phone number (optional, for account recovery)
  • Academic information such as grade or educational stage

b) Information collected automatically:

  • Device type, operating system version, and unique device identifiers
  • App usage data (e.g., which courses or lectures are accessed)
  • Crash reports and performance diagnostics
  • IP address and approximate geographic location (country/city level only)
We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial information, government-issued IDs, biometric data, health information, or precise GPS location.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used solely to support and improve the educational experience within our applications. Specifically, we use it to:

  • Create and manage your student account
  • Deliver educational content (video lectures, PDFs, notes, and practice exams)
  • Track your learning progress and exam results within the app
  • Send important notifications about new content or updates
  • Diagnose and fix technical issues or bugs
  • Improve app performance and user experience
  • Respond to your support requests or inquiries
We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, or selling to third-party marketers.

3. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your data only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our apps (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics) — bound by confidentiality agreements
  • Legal Obligations: When required by applicable law, court order, or governmental authority
  • Safety: To protect the rights, safety, or property of our users or the public
  • Business Transfer: In the event of a merger or acquisition, user data may be transferred — you will be notified in advance

4. Data Security

We take reasonable and appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. These measures include:

  • Encrypted data transmission using HTTPS/TLS
  • Secure, access-controlled servers
  • Regular security reviews and updates
  • Restricted employee access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your login credentials private.

5. Children's Privacy

Our applications are intended for students of all educational levels, including minors. We are committed to complying with applicable laws regarding children's privacy, including COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) where applicable.

  • We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent
  • If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately
  • We will promptly delete any such data upon verification
  • Our apps do not display targeted advertisements to children

6. Your Rights

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

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
  • Objection: Object to processing of your data in certain circumstances

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@edu-trick.com.


7. Third-Party Services

Our applications may use the following categories of third-party services to function properly. Each third party has its own privacy policy governing its data practices:

  • Cloud Hosting & Storage: To store and deliver educational content
  • Firebase / Google Analytics: For anonymous crash reporting and performance monitoring
  • Push Notification Services: To deliver app notifications to your device
  • Video Streaming Providers: To stream lecture videos within the app
We do not embed third-party advertisements, social media trackers, or affiliate marketing tools in our applications.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to provide you with our services and fulfil the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

  • Account data is retained while your account is active
  • Upon account deletion, personal data is removed within 30 days
  • Anonymised, aggregated analytics data may be retained longer for service improvement

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

  • The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will be revised
  • We will notify you through the app or via email for significant changes
  • Continued use of our applications after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.


10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal data, please do not hesitate to reach out to us:

Website

edu-trick.com

Phone / WhatsApp

+201127974144

This Privacy Policy applies to all mobile applications developed and published by Edu Trick on Google Play and the Apple App Store.