Introduction
Welcome to Nyansafo ("The Wise One"). This Privacy Policy explains how Nyansafo Education ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you use our mobile application and related services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account Information: Name, email address, password, grade/class level, school name (optional), and country
- Profile Information: Profile picture (optional), preferred language, and educational preferences
- Learning Data: Answers to practice questions, quiz scores, and study progress
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: Features used, time spent studying, subjects accessed, and learning patterns
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, app version, and unique device identifiers
- Performance Data: App crashes, errors, and performance metrics to improve our service
How We Use Your Information
- Educational Services: To provide personalized learning experiences, track progress, and recommend content
- AI Tutoring: To power our AI tutor feature and provide relevant educational assistance
- Gamification: To award XP points, track streaks, and maintain leaderboards
- Communication: To send important updates, study reminders, and achievement notifications
- Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our educational content and features
- Safety: To ensure platform safety and prevent misuse
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Service Providers: Cloud hosting (Supabase), analytics providers, and AI services (for tutoring features)
- Schools/Teachers: If you're registered through a school, authorized school administrators may view your progress
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
- Secure cloud infrastructure with Supabase
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and authentication
Children's Privacy
Nyansafo is designed for students of all ages. We take special care to protect minors:
- We collect only information necessary for educational purposes
- Parental consent may be required for users under 13
- We do not display targeted advertising to children
- Parents/guardians can request access to or deletion of their child's data
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Export: Download your learning data in a portable format
- Opt-out: Disable optional features like notifications and analytics
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active. After account deletion:
- Personal data is deleted within 30 days
- Anonymized analytics data may be retained for service improvement
- Backup data is purged within 90 days
Offline Mode
Nyansafo supports offline learning. When using offline mode:
- Downloaded content is stored locally on your device
- Progress is synced when you reconnect to the internet
- Offline data can be cleared through app settings
Third-Party Services
Our app integrates with the following services:
- Supabase: Database and authentication (Privacy Policy)
- Google Sign-In: Optional social login (Privacy Policy)
- OpenRouter AI: AI tutoring services
International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure adequate protection through:
- Standard contractual clauses
- Data processing agreements with service providers
- Compliance with applicable data transfer regulations
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes through:
- In-app notifications
- Email (if provided)
- Updated "Last Modified" date below
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@nyansafo.com
- Website: nyansafo.com
- Support: support@nyansafo.com