Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Privacy

At SAS Stack Inc., we take your privacy and your child's safety seriously. ClassMate is designed with privacy in mind, and we are committed to protecting the personal information of our users, especially children.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Grade Level Selection: We store the grade level you select to customize math content appropriately. This is stored locally on your device.
• Practice History: We store your child's practice results locally on the device to track progress and provide performance insights.

Camera Usage

• ClassMate uses your device's camera solely to scan math problems for the Homework Help feature.
• Images are processed in real-time and are not stored on our servers.
• Scanned images are sent to our AI service provider for problem recognition and are immediately discarded after processing.

Information We Do NOT Collect

• We do not collect names, email addresses, or other personal identifiers from children.
• We do not require account creation or login.
• We do not collect location data.
• We do not use cookies or tracking technologies.
• We do not display advertisements or collect data for advertising purposes.

How We Use Information

The limited information we collect is used solely to:

• Provide age-appropriate math content based on the selected grade level
• Display practice history and progress tracking
• Process homework images to provide step-by-step explanations

Data Storage and Security

• All user preferences and practice history are stored locally on your device using Apple's secure storage mechanisms.
• We do not maintain user accounts or store personal data on external servers.
• Images captured for homework help are processed in real-time and are not permanently stored.

Third-Party Services

ClassMate uses the following third-party services:

• Google Gemini AI: Used to analyze math problems and generate explanations. Images are processed according to Google's privacy policy and are not retained after processing.
• ElevenLabs: Used for text-to-speech voice guidance. Only the text of explanations is sent for voice synthesis; no personal data is transmitted.

Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

ClassMate is designed for children ages 5-12. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by:

• Not collecting personal information from children
• Not requiring account creation or login
• Not displaying targeted advertising
• Storing all data locally on the device under parental control

Parental Rights

Parents have full control over their child's use of ClassMate:

• All data is stored locally on your device and can be deleted by uninstalling the app
• You can reset practice history within the app settings
• No account deletion is necessary as we don't create accounts

Terms of Service

By using ClassMate, you agree to the following terms:

• ClassMate is provided "as is" for educational purposes
• The app is intended for children ages 5-12 under parental supervision
• AI-generated explanations are for learning assistance and should be verified by parents or teachers
• You are responsible for your device's camera permissions and usage
• We reserve the right to update features and content to improve the learning experience

Changes to This 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. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

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