Overview
ClassMinds ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to being transparent about how we handle your data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights as a user of the ClassMinds iOS application.
By using ClassMinds, you agree to the collection and use of information described in this policy. Please read it carefully.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information when you use ClassMinds:
- Account Information: Your first name, last name, and email address when you register for an account.
- Academic Data: Class schedules, course codes, notes, and assignments you create or import in the app.
- Chat Messages: Messages you send in class group chats, stored and associated with your account.
- AI Tutor Conversations: Messages sent to the AI Tutor, processed to generate responses and stored to maintain conversation history.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the app, including features accessed, session duration, and general usage patterns.
- Device Information: Basic device identifiers and operating system version used to deliver and improve the app experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and operate the ClassMinds app and all its features
- Enable real-time class group chats with your classmates
- Power the AI Tutor with your notes and assignment context
- Sync your class schedule and academic data across sessions
- Send notifications related to your classes and assignments
- Analyze usage patterns to improve and develop the app
- Serve targeted advertising within the app or through third-party ad networks
- Share data with marketing and analytics partners
3. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase, including Firebase Authentication and Firestore. We implement reasonable technical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
4. Sharing and Sale of Your Data
By using ClassMinds, you acknowledge and agree that we reserve the right to share, license, or sell your personal and usage data to third parties — including advertising networks, marketing partners, data brokers, and analytics providers — at any time and at our sole discretion, without additional notice beyond this policy.
This includes sharing data with:
- Advertising Partners: We may use your data to serve targeted advertisements within the app or share it with third-party ad networks for advertising purposes.
- Marketing Partners: We may share aggregated or individual data with partners for promotional and marketing purposes.
- Data Buyers: We reserve the right to sell anonymized or non-anonymized user data to third parties for any lawful purpose.
- Google Firebase: For authentication, database storage, and push notifications.
- AI Service Providers: Your AI Tutor messages may be processed by a third-party AI provider to generate responses.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
- Legal Requirements: If required by applicable law or to protect the rights and safety of users.
5. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account remains active. If you request account deletion, we will remove your account and associated data within 48 hours. Some anonymized or aggregated data may be retained for analytical purposes after account deletion.
6. Children's Privacy
ClassMinds is intended for use by students in higher education (college and university level). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it promptly.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Opt out of certain data sharing by contacting us directly
- Withdraw consent at any time by discontinuing use of the app
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@classminds.app.
8. Pricing and Future Paid Access
ClassMinds is currently free during its beta and early access period. We reserve the right to introduce paid plans, subscriptions, or one-time purchase pricing at any time. When this occurs, certain features may become restricted to paying users. Continued use of the app after pricing changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
9. Third-Party Services
ClassMinds uses third-party services that have their own privacy policies:
- Google Firebase — firebase.google.com/support/privacy
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of the app after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or data requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at: