Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Skill Coach ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience using our mobile application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use Skill Coach.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information We DO NOT Collect

• Personal identifiers (name, email address, phone number)
• Location data or GPS coordinates
• Camera or microphone access
• Contact lists or social media accounts
• Payment information (the app is free)

2.2 Information We May Collect

• Quiz Progress: Your answers to practice questions and quiz scores are stored locally on your device
• App Usage: Basic app performance data to improve functionality
• Device Information: General device type and operating system version for compatibility purposes

3. How We Use Your Information

The limited information we collect is used solely for:

• Providing you with practice exam questions and tracking your progress
• Improving app performance and user experience
• Ensuring compatibility across different devices
• Providing customer support when requested

4. Data Storage and Security

Local Storage: Your quiz progress and scores are stored locally on your device. This data is not transmitted to our servers or shared with anyone.

Firebase Integration: We use Google Firebase to store exam questions and app content. No personal information is stored in Firebase - only the quiz questions and exam metadata.

Security Measures:

• All data transmission uses encryption (HTTPS/TLS)
• We follow iOS security best practices
• No sensitive data is stored on external servers

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your information to third parties. The only third-party service we use is:

• Google Firebase: For storing exam questions and app functionality (covered by Google's Privacy Policy)

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, but given the minimal data we collect, this is highly unlikely to affect you personally.

6. Your Rights and Choices

• Data Access: You can view your quiz progress within the app
• Data Deletion: Delete the app to remove all locally stored data
• Opt-out: Simply stop using the app - no account deletion needed

7. Children's Privacy

Our app is designed for users preparing for professional certifications and is generally intended for users 13 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. International Users

Skill Coach is available globally. By using our app, you consent to the processing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy, regardless of your location.