Privacy Policy
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We automatically collect certain device data (IP address, device model, AAID) for app stability and ad delivery. We use Firebase for authentication and crash diagnostics, and Google AdMob for advertising. All other data, including AI interactions and camera content, is processed locally and never leaves your device.
For more info, see Section 4 for data usage, Section 6 for privacy rights, and Section 1 for the data controller. Questions? Email .
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains personal data collection and processing when using App and Website (), collectively "Service".
BY USING THE SERVICE, YOU CONFIRM THAT (I) YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE TO THIS POLICY, AND (II) YOU ARE OVER 16 (US) / 13 (EU) YEARS OLD, OR HAVE PARENT/GUARDIAN CONSENT. Otherwise, do not use the Service and request deletion of your data, cancel subscriptions, delete the App, and leave the Website.
GDPR: EU General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679. EEA: EU + EFTA countries including UK. Process: collect, store, disclose personal data.
Table of Contents
- Personal Data Controller
- Personal Information We Collect
- Personal Information We Collect Automatically
- How We Use Your Personal Information
- How We Share Your Personal Information
- Your Rights and Choices
- Age Limitation
- International Data Transfers
- Changes to Privacy Policy
- Virginia Residents
- California Privacy Rights
- On-Device AI and Image Processing
- Contact Us
1. Personal Data Controller
Vantage GuideAxon, located in U.S., is the controller of your personal data for the purpose of the Service.
2. Personal Information We Collect
When you use [Service] or otherwise interact with us, we may collect the following personal information: username, date of birth, email address, phone number, password, full name, any profile picture you choose to upload, and/or physical address. If you log into the Services using a third-party authentication service, such as Google, Facebook, or Apple, these services will authenticate your identity and provide you the option to disclose certain personal information with us, such as your name, date of birth, and email address, to pre-populate our sign-up form. You may choose to provide additional information during the linking process to enable certain features on [Service]. If you complete a purchase transaction with us, we collect limited payment information and any information needed to process your payment. Our third-party payment processors handle any payment card details and payment instrument information that you may provide. If you create, upload, transmit, or otherwise post information to the Services or communicate with us, we will collect that information, which may include text, images, audio files, search bar queries, survey responses, support communications, and other information types or formats. We may collect information that you choose to provide to enhance the Services, including your school or course information. If you participate in a sweepstakes or similar contest, we collect the information necessary for us to issue any relevant payouts, awards, and tax documentation. When you interact with our website or mobile applications, we will collect information about how and when you use our Services, including the device used to connect to our Services, your operating system version, your IP address and device identifier, the frequency, timing, and duration of your usage, the pages you view, your usage patterns (e.g., clicks, mouse movements, scrolling and typing activity), which websites or search terms referred you to our Services, and information about your interaction with our Services.
You may choose to provide additional personal information — for instance, details about your school, study focus, or other preferences — to enhance your experience with the Service. We also collect information you provide when you contact us for support, submit feedback, or participate in promotions or surveys.
Local Data Storage: Except for specific service-related data (Auth, Crashes, Ads), all personal data and user-generated content (such as notes, logs, or files) are stored exclusively on your device and are not accessible by us.
Firebase & Third-Party Services: We use the following third-party services for specific purposes:
- Firebase Auth: Account management including email, UID, and login timestamps.
- Crashlytics (Firebase): Stability and bug fixing, including crash logs, device model, and stack traces.
- AdMob/Ads: Monetization, including ad identifiers (AAID) and interaction data.
3. Personal Information We Collect Automatically
When you use [Service], we automatically collect certain information about your interactions with our Services. This includes activity such as visiting our website, navigating between pages, using our mobile applications, creating study sets, joining classes or study groups, or viewing and interacting with content within the Services.
This information is collected using technologies such as cookies, pixels, beacons, tags, session replay tools, and scripts. These are small pieces of code that run when a website, application, or email is loaded and help us collect and store information in real time to operate, secure, and improve the Services. The vendors who provide these tools may collect your information simultaneously with our collection. We also use local storage technologies, including HTML5 local storage and browser cache, which allow certain data to be stored directly on your device.
Our website may include social media features or widgets — for example, buttons that let you share or post content to third-party platforms. These features may use pixels or similar tools to collect data such as your IP address, device identifier, or details about the page you visit on our site, and they may set cookies to help the feature function properly. These social media tools are provided by third-party platforms that may collect your information at the same time as we do, in accordance with their own privacy policies.
We also use cookies and tracking tools to help deliver, personalize, and enhance the Services. To learn more about how we use these technologies or to manage your preferences, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
4. How We Use Your Personal Information
We use your personal information to provide, maintain, improve, and promote the Services, and to communicate with you. The purposes include:
Providing, maintaining, and personalizing the Services. The information you provide helps us log you in, host your content, enable study tools, process payments, and send transactional communications. We also personalize your experience and recommendations.
Measuring, analyzing, and improving the Services. We analyze usage, performance, and feedback to improve the Services.
Providing support and resolving issues. We use your information to respond to inquiries and send administrative communications.
Marketing communications and advertisements. We may send info about features, promotions, and offers, and use personal information to deliver and optimize ads across platforms.
Preventing fraud and maintaining security. We may use your data to detect, investigate, and prevent fraud, misrepresentation, and security breaches.
Verifying your identity. To ensure account security, we may verify your identity.
Complying with laws and regulations. We may use or disclose information to comply with legal obligations and requests from authorities.
Other uses. We may process information for other purposes disclosed at collection or consistent with your consent.
5. How We Share Your Personal Information
We share your information only as needed to provide, improve, and protect our Services.
Service providers and vendors. Trusted third parties that operate services on our behalf.
Legal requirements and protection of rights. Disclosures as required by law or to protect rights.
Business transfers. Transfers during mergers, acquisitions, or sales.
With your consent. Sharing you agree to, such as linking accounts.
Aggregated or de-identified information. We may share anonymized data for analytics or research.
Advertising and analytics partners. We may share limited data to measure and optimize ads. Opt-out via browser or cookie settings.
Third-party integrations and social media features. These third parties may collect and process information under their own policies.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You can manage your personal information, access data, and control communications.
Access and correction. Update account info via settings or request corrections.
Deletion of account and data. Delete account anytime; limited retention for legal purposes.
Email and push notifications. Manage communication preferences via settings or unsubscribe links.
Cookies and tracking technologies. Adjust browser or cookie preferences.
Opting out of personalized ads. Use cookie settings or industry opt-out tools.
Jurisdictional rights. Rights vary by location; contact [Privacy Email] to exercise.
Data retention. Firebase authentication data (email, UID, login timestamps) is retained until you delete your account. Crash logs and ad identifiers are retained for stability and analytics purposes for a limited period in accordance with our data retention policies.
7. Age Limitation
The Services are intended for users 13+ (EU) or 16+ (US). Parental consent is required for younger users.
8. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred internationally for service operations, analytics, and advertising, consistent with data protection laws.
9. Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the date of revision. We encourage you to review it regularly.
Significant changes affecting your rights or obligations will be highlighted, and, where required, we may notify you directly.
10. Virginia Residents
Residents of Virginia have specific privacy rights under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA). You may request access, correction, deletion, or opt-out of targeted advertising. Contact [Privacy Email] to exercise these rights.
11. California Privacy Rights
California residents have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including access, deletion, and opt-out of sale of personal information. Requests can be submitted to [Privacy Email].
Notice of Data Sharing: We do not "sell" your personal information for money. However, we "share" identifiers (like your AAID) with Google AdMob to provide personalized advertisements.
12. On-Device AI and Image Processing
Our Service features advanced tools powered by on-device processing, including a local Large Language Model (LLM) and Optical Character Recognition (OCR).
Local Processing: All prompts, text inputs, and images are processed entirely on your device's hardware.
No Data Transmission: We do not collect, store, or transmit your AI interactions, prompts, or outputs to our servers, nor are they used for model training.
Performance Data: We may collect anonymous app performance data (such as latency or success rates) via crash logs to improve stability, which does not include your prompts or AI outputs.
User Control: Data remains in local storage and is deleted if you clear the app cache or uninstall the app.
13. Contact Us
Questions about privacy? Contact [support].