Privacy Policy for Brainstorm Paperbook Apps

At Brainstorm, accessible via our educational applications and related web pages, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy document describes the types of information that are collected and recorded by our applications and how we use it.

This Privacy Policy applies to all Paperbook mobile applications published by Brainstorm on Google Play, including but not limited to:

• Bio Paperbook
• BS Paperbook
• BST Paperbook
• ET Paperbook
• SFT Paperbook
• ICT Paperbook
• Econ Paperbook
• Geography Paperbook
• Chemistry Paperbook
• Media Paperbook
• Logic Paperbook
• Political Paperbook

(Hereinafter referred to collectively as “Paperbook Apps”)

1. Information We Collect

To provide a better experience while using our Service, we may require you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information. The information that we request will be retained by us and used as described in this privacy policy.

• User Account Information: Name and email address (when registering for an account).
• Device Information: We may collect information about your mobile device, including the hardware model, operating system version, and unique device identifiers (such as the Advertising ID).
• Usage Data: We collect information on how you interact with our apps (e.g., features used, time spent in-app, performance data).
• Communications: If you contact us directly, we receive your email address and any attachments or information you choose to provide.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for purposes including:

• Providing, operating, and maintaining our educational applications.
• Improving, personalizing, and expanding app functionality.
• Understanding and analyzing how users interact with our apps.
• Communicating with users for support, updates, and important notices.
• Preventing fraud, misuse, or technical issues.

3. Third-Party Services & Advertising

Our apps use third-party services that may collect information used to identify you. This allows us to provide free content supported by ads or analyze how our app is being used.

Services used in our apps include:

• Google Play Services
• AdMob: Used to serve advertisements. AdMob may use the Advertising ID from your device to show relevant ads.
• Google Analytics for Firebase: Used to understand user behavior and app performance.
• Google Play Billing: Used for processing in-app purchases or subscriptions securely.

Brainstorm has no control over third-party cookies or tracking technologies used by these services. You can view Google’s Privacy Policy here: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the app’s services.

• Right to Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data collected by our apps.
• How to Request: To request that your data be deleted, please contact us at the email address listed in the "Contact Us" section below. We will process your request within one month (30 days).

5. Children’s Privacy

These Services do not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.

In the case we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we immediately delete this from our servers. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we will be able to do the necessary actions.

6. GDPR & CCPA Rights

We respect your data privacy rights under international laws:

• GDPR (Europe): Users have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of their data.
• CCPA (California): Users have the right to request disclosure of collected personal data and request that their data not be sold. Brainstorm does not sell users’ personal information.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, you are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. These changes are effective immediately after they are posted on this page.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, or if you wish to request data deletion, do not hesitate to contact us at:

Email: support@brainstormedu.org

You may also contact us via the form on our homepage.