Introduction
Welcome to Sponge ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application Sponge and our website at sponge.study (collectively, the "Service").
By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you create an account with Sponge, we may collect:
- Email address
- Name
- Profile information you choose to provide
Study Data
To provide our flashcard and study services, we collect:
- Flashcards you create
- Study session data and progress
- Learning preferences and settings
- Performance analytics and statistics
Usage Information
We automatically collect certain information when you use our Service:
- Device information (type, operating system, version)
- App usage patterns and features accessed
- Crash reports and error logs
- IP address and general location information
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and maintain our Service
- Personalize your learning experience
- Generate AI-powered tutoring and study recommendations
- Track your study progress and performance
- Send you important updates about the Service
- Improve our app and develop new features
- Provide customer support
- Ensure security and prevent fraud
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Service (such as cloud storage, analytics, and AI services)
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
- Consent: We may share your information with your explicit consent
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. You may delete your account at any time through the app settings, which will remove your personal information from our active databases.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request copies of your personal information
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your information
- Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: sponge@twansoftware.com
- Website: sponge.study