Privacy Policy

👋 Introduction

Timetable Buddy ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

📊 1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Password (encrypted)
• Display name (optional)

We do not collect sensitive personal information such as social security numbers, financial information, or health data.

1.2 Academic Information

To provide our services, we store:

• Class schedules and timetables
• Exam dates and details
• Study tasks and assignments
• Subject names and teacher names
• Journal entries
• Academic progress and statistics

This information is created by you and stored securely in our cloud database.

1.3 Device Information

We may collect:

• Device type and operating system
• App version
• Device identifiers for push notifications
• Crash logs and error reports (anonymous)

1.4 Usage Information

We collect anonymous usage data:

• Features used within the app
• App performance metrics
• Time spent in the app

This data is aggregated and anonymized and cannot be traced back to individual users.

⚙️ 2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the app
• Create and manage your account
• Sync your data across devices
• Send you notifications about classes and exams
• Improve and personalize your experience
• Respond to your support requests
• Detect and prevent technical issues
• Analyze usage patterns to improve the app
• Comply with legal obligations

🔒 3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Cloud Storage

Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a trusted cloud infrastructure provider. All data is:

• Encrypted in transit using SSL/TLS
• Encrypted at rest
• Stored on secure servers
• Backed up regularly

3.2 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• Secure authentication
• Password encryption (bcrypt)
• Row-level security policies
• Access controls and monitoring

🤝 4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:

• With service providers: We use Supabase for cloud storage and authentication. They have access to your data only to perform services on our behalf and are obligated to protect it.
• For legal compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation.
• To protect rights: We may disclose information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.
• Business transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you before this occurs.

✋ 5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Access and Update

You can access and update your information at any time through the app settings.

5.2 Data Deletion

You can delete your account and all associated data:

• Go to Settings → Account → Delete Account
• All your data will be permanently deleted from our servers
• This action cannot be undone

5.3 Notifications

You can control notification settings:

• Enable/disable notifications in app settings
• Manage notification permissions in device settings

5.4 Data Export

You can request a copy of your data by contacting us. We will provide your data in a machine-readable format within 30 days.

👶 6. Children's Privacy

Timetable Buddy is intended for students aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

If we discover we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

Parents/guardians who believe their child has provided information to us should contact us.

🌍 7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside your country of residence.

By using the app, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country.

🗄️ 8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as:

• Your account is active
• Needed to provide our services
• Required by law

When you delete your account:

• Your data is immediately removed from active systems
• Backup copies are deleted within 90 days
• Some data may be retained if required by law

🔗 9. Third-Party Services

Our app uses these third-party services:

• Supabase (Backend & Authentication)
• Google AdMob (Advertising)
• Google Play Services (for app distribution)
• Push notification services

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them:

• Supabase Privacy Policy
• Google Privacy Policy
• Google AdMob Policy

📢 10. Advertising

10.1 Google AdMob

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements in our app. AdMob is provided by Google LLC.

AdMob may collect and use data to show you personalized ads based on your interests. This data may include:

• Device identifiers (Advertising ID)
• IP address
• Device information
• App usage data
• Location data (if permitted)

For more information on how Google uses data, visit: Google Partner Sites Policy

10.2 Ad Personalization

You can opt out of personalized advertising:

• On Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
• On iOS: Settings → Privacy → Apple Advertising → Limit Ad Tracking

10.3 Premium Users

Premium subscribers enjoy an ad-free experience. When you upgrade to premium, all advertisements are removed from the app.

🍪 11. Cookies and Tracking

We do not use cookies in our mobile app.

We use minimal tracking for:

• Authentication tokens (to keep you logged in)
• Anonymous analytics (to improve the app)

No third-party tracking or advertising cookies are used.

📝 12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted in the app with an updated "Last updated" date.

Significant changes will be communicated through:

• In-app notification
• Email (if you provided one)

Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

🇪🇺 13. GDPR Compliance (For EU Users)

If you are in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

🇺🇸 14. CCPA Compliance (For California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the CCPA:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to say no to the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
• Right to deletion
• Right to equal service and price

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

✅ 16. Consent

By using Timetable Buddy, you consent to this Privacy Policy and our collection and use of your information as described.