# Privacy Policy – Newtoms Education
**Effective Date: June 11, 2026**
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Newtoms Education ("**the App**") is an educational mobile application developed and operated by **NEWTOMS LLC**. The App provides interactive trivia challenges, infographic learning materials, gamified streaks, badges, and leaderboards to help users learn in an engaging way.
By using Newtoms Education, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the App.
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## 1. Information We Collect
### 1.1 Account & Personal Information
- **Full name** — used to personalize your profile.
- **Email address** — used for account creation, authentication, and communications.
- **Profile preferences** — selected language, display name, and settings.
### 1.2 Learning & Activity Data
- Trivia scores and completion history.
- Infographics viewed and categories explored.
- XP points earned, badges unlocked, and leaderboard rankings.
- Login streaks, weekly activity, and session timestamps.
### 1.3 Technical & Device Data
- Device type, operating system version, and app version.
- IP address and general network information.
- Crash logs and performance diagnostics.
- Session data and feature usage patterns.
### 1.4 Location Data (Optional)
With your explicit consent, the App may collect approximate geographic location to provide location-based features. Location access is entirely optional and can be revoked at any time via your device settings.
### 1.5 Communications & Support
- Messages submitted through support channels.
- Feedback and ratings you voluntarily provide.
- Notification preferences.
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## 2. How We Use Your Information
### 2.1 Delivering the Educational Experience
- Creating and managing your user account and profile.
- Tracking your learning progress and displaying personalized stats.
- Awarding XP, badges, and streak milestones.
- Displaying your ranking on leaderboards.
- Serving trivia questions and infographics relevant to your selected categories.
### 2.2 Security
- Detecting suspicious login activity or unauthorized account access.
- Protecting the integrity of leaderboard rankings and quiz results.
- Complying with applicable legal requirements.
### 2.3 App Improvement
- Analyzing aggregated usage patterns to improve content and features.
- Identifying and fixing bugs, crashes, and performance issues.
### 2.4 Communications
- Sending activity reminders and notifications (if enabled).
- Notifying you of new content, features, or policy updates.
- Responding to your support requests.
- Sending promotional content only if you have explicitly opted in.
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## 3. Legal Basis for Data Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- **Contractual necessity** — to provide the services you requested when creating an account.
- **Legitimate interests** — to improve the App, ensure security, and prevent misuse.
- **Consent** — for optional features such as location access and promotional communications.
- **Legal obligation** — to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
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## 4. How We Share Your Information
### 4.1 Leaderboard Display
Your display name and ranking position may be visible to other users on public leaderboards. You can adjust your display name in profile settings at any time.
### 4.2 Service Providers
We share data with trusted third-party providers who assist in operating the App, including cloud infrastructure, authentication, and analytics services. All service providers are required to handle data in a manner consistent with this policy.
### 4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or court order, or to protect the rights and safety of NEWTOMS LLC and its users.
### 4.4 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the successor entity. You will be notified prior to any such transfer.
> **We do not sell your personal data** to third parties, advertisers, or data brokers under any circumstances.
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## 5. Data Security
We apply reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These include access controls, secure transmission protocols, and system monitoring.
No method of data transmission or storage is completely secure. We encourage you to use a strong, unique password for your account.
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## 6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When your account is deleted, we will remove or anonymize your personal data within a reasonable period, unless retention is required by law.
Operational logs and support communications are retained only for as long as necessary for security and quality purposes.
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## 7. Your Rights & Choices
You may have certain rights regarding your personal data depending on your location, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your data.
To make a request, contact us at the email listed in Section 13. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.
You may also withdraw consent for optional features (such as location access or push notifications) at any time through your device settings or in-app preferences.
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## 8. Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you believe your child has provided data without your consent, please contact us and we will promptly delete such data upon verification.
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## 9. International Data Transfers
NEWTOMS LLC is based in the United States. If you access the App from outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
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## 10. Cookies & Local Storage
The App uses local storage to maintain your login state and user preferences. If you access the App via a web browser, session cookies may be used by our authentication provider. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
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## 11. Third-Party Links & Services
The App may display links to external resources. These sites operate under their own privacy policies, and NEWTOMS LLC is not responsible for their practices.
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## 12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the Effective Date and notify you via in-app notice or email where appropriate. Continued use of the App after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
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## 13. Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, or data requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
**NEWTOMS LLC**
Email: [franky.rivero@newtoms.com](mailto:franky.rivero@newtoms.com)
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*© 2026 NEWTOMS LLC · Newtoms Education · All rights reserved.*
*Last updated: June 11, 2026.*