Privacy Policy | Smallbiz Learn

Privacy Policy for SmallBiz

1. Types of Data We Collect

Personal Information

Account Information: Email address, display name, profile photo (when you create an account)

Authentication Data: Information from third-party sign-in providers (Google, Apple) when you choose to sign in with these services

Phone Number: If you choose to sign in using phone number authentication

Usage Data

Learning Progress: Lessons completed, quiz results, learning streak, bookmarks

App Activity: Features used, time spent in the app, interaction with content

Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers

Payment Information

Purchase Data: Subscription status, purchase history (processed through Google Play Store, not stored by us)

Transaction Information: Purchase receipts and subscription renewal dates

Advertising Data

Ad Interaction: Data collected by Google Mobile Ads for personalized advertising (subject to Google's privacy policy)

2. How We Use Your Data

To Provide Our Services

Authenticate your account and manage your profile

Track your learning progress and provide personalized recommendations

Save your bookmarks and quiz results

Deliver content and features you request

To Improve Our Services

Analyze app usage to improve user experience

Fix bugs and technical issues

Develop new features based on user behavior

For Communication

Send important service updates and notifications

Respond to your support inquiries

Send marketing communications (with your consent, where required)

For Legal Compliance

Comply with applicable laws and regulations

Protect our rights and prevent fraud

3. Data Sharing

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect or process your data:

Firebase (Google): Authentication, data storage, and analytics

Google Play Store: Payment processing and app distribution

Google Mobile Ads: Advertising services

Apple Sign In: Authentication (iOS/Android)

We Do Not

Sell your personal data to third parties

Share your data with advertisers for their own use (except aggregated, anonymized data)

Use your data for purposes other than those described in this policy

Data Sharing Exceptions

We may share your data if required by law, to protect our rights, or in connection with a business transfer (merger, acquisition, etc.).

4. Your Rights

Access and Correction

Access the personal data we hold about you

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

Update your account information through the app settings

Data Deletion

Request deletion of your account and associated data

Delete your account through the app settings or by contacting us

Data Portability

Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format

Opt-Out Rights

Opt out of marketing communications

Disable personalized advertising (through device settings)

Withdraw consent for data processing (where applicable)

Regional Rights

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under local data protection laws (such as GDPR in the EEA/UK, or CCPA in California). Please contact us if you wish to exercise any of these rights.

5. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

Response Time: We will respond to your inquiries within 30 days.

Additional Information

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure authentication, and regular security assessments.

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. You can request deletion at any time.

Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 6 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 6.

Account Deletion Request - SmallBiz AI

How to Delete Your Account

To request deletion of your account and associated data, please follow these steps:

1. **Send an Email**: Contact us at contact.smallbiz@bizdevelop.net
2. **Subject Line**: Use "Account Deletion Request" as the subject
3. **Include Your Email**: Provide the email address associated with your account
4. **Verification**: We may contact you to verify your identity
5. **Processing**: Your request will be processed within 30 days

What Will Be Deleted

- Account information (email, name, profile)
- Learning progress (lessons, quizzes, streaks)
- Bookmarks and preferences
- All personal data associated with your account

Data Retention

Some data may be retained for legal purposes:
- Purchase records (7 years for tax purposes)
- Anonymized analytics data

Contact

For questions about account deletion, contact: contact.smallbiz@bizdevelop.net

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or via email.

Last Updated: 2025, 11/17