Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Flippy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection, usage, and your rights.

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

Information We Collect

1. Account Information

When you create an account, we collect information through our authentication provider (Clerk), including:

  • Email address
  • Name (if provided)
  • Profile information
  • Authentication credentials (managed securely by Clerk)

2. Learning Data

To provide personalized learning experiences, we collect:

  • Flashcard interactions (swipes, responses, session data)
  • Progress tracking information (accuracy, knowledge levels, study streaks)
  • Topic selections and preferences
  • Study session data (duration, cards studied, performance metrics)
  • Achievement and milestone data

3. User-Generated Content

When you upload documents or create custom content:

  • Uploaded files (PDFs, text documents, etc.)
  • Custom topics and flashcards you create
  • File metadata (filename, size, type)

4. Settings and Preferences

We store your app preferences and settings:

  • Daily study goals
  • Notification preferences
  • Haptic feedback settings
  • Onboarding completion status

5. Technical Information

Automatically collected technical data:

  • Device information (for iOS app)
  • Browser type and version (for web app)
  • IP address
  • Usage patterns and feature interactions
How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our learning platform and features
  • Personalization: To adapt difficulty levels, recommend topics, and customize your learning experience
  • Progress Tracking: To track your learning progress, accuracy, and achievements
  • Content Processing: To process uploaded documents and generate flashcards using AI services
  • Communication: To send you notifications, updates, and respond to your inquiries
  • Analytics: To understand how users interact with our service and improve functionality
  • Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
Third-Party Services

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

Clerk (Authentication)

We use Clerk for user authentication and account management. Clerk processes your authentication data according to their privacy policy.

Clerk Privacy Policy →

Data Storage

Your data is stored locally in your browser session. No data is transmitted to external servers.

AI Services (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google)

We use AI services to process uploaded documents and generate flashcards. Content you upload may be sent to these services for processing.

Cloudflare R2 (File Storage)

Uploaded files are stored on Cloudflare R2 storage infrastructure.

Cloudflare Privacy Policy →
Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

  • Data encryption in transit and at rest
  • Secure authentication through Clerk
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication requirements
  • Secure cloud infrastructure through trusted providers

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal, regulatory, or legitimate business purposes.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access

You can access your personal information through your account settings or by contacting us.

Correction

You can update or correct your personal information at any time through your account settings.

Deletion

You can request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at flippy@lantean.tech.

Data Portability

You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.

Opt-Out

You can opt out of certain data processing activities, such as notifications, through your account settings.

GDPR Rights (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to object to processing, restrict processing, and withdraw consent.

Children's Privacy (COPPA)

Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at flippy@lantean.tech.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country.

By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and improve our services. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Currently, we do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking pixels. We may implement analytics tools in the future, which will be updated in this policy.

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. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Email: flippy@lantean.tech

Developer: Flippy Team

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