Privacy Policy for Little Helper
Effective Date: August 1, 2025
Last Updated: August 1, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Little Helper ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information You Provide
- Account Information: Name, email address, password, and user type (student/teacher)
- Academic Information: School name, course schedules, assignment details, grades
- Financial Information: Income data, budget information, expense tracking (stored locally)
- Calendar Data: Schedule entries, appointments, and time management information
- Login Credentials: Third-party platform credentials (Canvas, Blackboard, etc.) stored securely
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
- Usage Data: App usage patterns, features accessed, time spent in app
- Log Data: Error reports, crash logs, and performance metrics
2.3 Information from Third Parties
- Academic Platforms: Course data, assignments, grades from Canvas, Blackboard, and other LMS platforms
- School Systems: Class schedules, academic calendar information
3. How We Use Your Information
- Provide and maintain app functionality
- Sync academic data from your school's learning management system
- Create personalized schedules and academic tracking
- Provide financial planning and budgeting tools
- Send notifications about assignments and deadlines
- Improve app performance and user experience
- Provide customer support
- Ensure app security and prevent fraud
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
4.1 We DO NOT Sell Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
4.2 We May Share Information:
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate the app (cloud storage, analytics)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
- Safety and Security: To protect rights, property, or safety of users or others
- Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
4.3 Academic Platform Integration
- We access your academic data only with your explicit permission
- Credentials are stored securely and used only to sync your academic information
- We do not share your academic data with other students or unauthorized parties
5. Data Security
- Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
- Secure Storage: Sensitive credentials stored using iOS Keychain
- Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- Regular Security Audits: Ongoing monitoring and security assessments
6. Data Retention
- Account Data: Retained while your account is active
- Academic Data: Retained for the duration of your academic enrollment or until deletion
- Financial Data: Stored locally on your device; you control retention
- Usage Data: Retained for up to 2 years for analytics purposes
- Deleted Data: Permanently deleted within 30 days of account closure
7. Your Privacy Rights
7.1 Access and Control
- View Your Data: Request a copy of your personal information
- Update Information: Modify your account and profile information
- Delete Data: Request deletion of your personal information
- Data Portability: Export your data in a structured format
7.2 Communication Preferences
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from promotional communications
- Push Notifications: Disable notifications through device settings
- Email Preferences: Manage email communication preferences
7.3 Regional Rights
- GDPR (EU): Right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and data portability
- CCPA (California): Right to know, delete, and opt-out of personal information sales
- Other Jurisdictions: Additional rights as provided by local privacy laws
8. Children's Privacy
Little Helper is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.
9. International Data Transfers
- Adequacy Decisions: Transfers to countries with adequate data protection
- Standard Contractual Clauses: EU-approved contract terms for data transfers
- Other Safeguards: Additional protections as required by law
10. Third-Party Services
10.1 Academic Platforms
Canvas, Blackboard, and other LMS platforms have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies before connecting your accounts.
10.2 Analytics and Crash Reporting
- We may use third-party analytics tools to understand app usage
- These services may collect information about your app usage patterns
- You can opt-out of analytics collection through app settings
11. Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Posting the updated policy in the app
- Sending email notifications to registered users
- Displaying prominent notices about changes
Your continued use of the app after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: legal.littlehelperapp@gmail.com
13. State-Specific Disclosures
California Residents (CCPA)
- Personal Information Categories: We collect identifiers, education information, and usage data
- Business Purposes: Service provision, security, and analytics
- Third-Party Sharing: Service providers and legal compliance only
- Sale of Information: We do not sell personal information
Other State Laws
Additional disclosures may apply based on your location and applicable state privacy laws.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of August 1, 2025 and was last updated on August 1, 2025.