PRIVACY POLICY FOR EDUVATE
*Last updated: September 2, 2026*
Thank you for using EduVate. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
*1. Information We Collect*
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address and password (for authentication)
- First name, last name, and nickname
- Messages and conversations with our AI assistant (LIA)
- Profile photo taken via camera (if you choose to upload one)
- Learning data you provide (notes, subjects, study materials)
*2. How We Use Your Information*
We use your information to:
- Create and manage your account
- Provide personalized AI educational assistance via Groq AI
- Improve the app experience
- Provide customer support via WhatsApp or Email
*3. Third-Party Services*
We use trusted third-party services to run our app:
- *Firebase Authentication & Firestore (Google):* To securely store your account and data.
- *Groq AI:* To power the AI assistant LIA. Your messages are sent to Groq to generate responses and are not used to train models by us.
- *WhatsApp:* When you contact us, you are redirected to WhatsApp.
We do not use Google Analytics or Crashlytics.
*4. Camera Permission*
EduVate requests access to your camera solely to allow you to set a profile picture. Photos are stored securely in Firebase and are not shared. You can deny this permission and still use the app.
*5. Data Sharing and Selling*
We do *NOT* sell, trade, or rent your personal data to any third party. Your data is only shared with the essential services listed above to make the app work.
*6. Data Deletion*
You have the right to delete your account at any time from Settings > Delete Account. This action will permanently delete:
- Your authentication account
- Your user data from our database (Firestore)
Your account will no longer be visible in our system.
*7. Children's Privacy*
EduVate is designed for anyone seeking to improve their educational knowledge, including students. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 without parental consent. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided data, please contact us to delete it.
*8. Data Security*
We take security seriously and use Firebase's industry-standard encryption and security rules to protect your data.
*9. Contact Us*
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or want to request data deletion, please contact us at:
Email: zacheengouanet96@gmail.com
WhatsApp: +237 653173538 (Cameroon)
*10. Changes to This Policy*
We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the date at the top.