Privacy Policy

Privacy Summary

• No account required. The App collects no user-provided personal information.
• App usage data (quiz results, lesson progress) is stored locally on your device.
• This website uses Google Analytics to understand general site usage.
• We do not sell, share, or use data for advertising or tracking.
• Contact us via our contact form with any questions.

1. Information We Collect

Automatically Collected (App):

• Device information (device ID, OS version, model) – for notifications and crash reporting
• Push notification tokens – for scheduled quiz reminders only
• App usage data (screens viewed, quiz results, lesson progress) – stored locally on device
• IP address – used temporarily during lesson content updates (no storage)

User-Provided Information:

None. The App requires no account creation, registration, or personal input.

Lesson Content:

Public educational content downloaded from GitHub Pages (scam awareness lessons). Content is stored locally for offline use – no user data transmitted.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information exclusively to:

• Deliver scheduled quiz notifications (core app function)
• Store quiz/lesson progress locally on your device
• Download new scam awareness lessons in background
• Debug crashes and improve app stability

We do NOT use data for:

• Advertising or tracking
• Profiling or behavioral analysis
• Selling or sharing with third parties

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

Your data is NEVER shared with third parties.

• Expo Push Notifications: Receives push tokens only (encrypted, industry standard)
• GitHub Pages: Serves public lesson content only (no user data transmitted)
• No advertising networks, analytics services, or data brokers in the App

4. Data Storage and Security

• All user data stored locally on your device using AsyncStorage
• Lesson content cached locally for offline access
• Push notification tokens handled securely by Expo (encrypted)
• Regular app updates include security improvements
• No cloud storage of personal data

5. This Website

When you visit this website, we use Google Analytics to understand how people use it. Google Analytics may collect pages visited, general location (e.g., country or region), and device/browser type. This data is for site analytics only – we do not use it to identify you personally. Google Analytics may set cookies; you can control these in your browser settings. Learn more at Google's policy.

6. Children's Privacy

ScamSkeptic does not target children under 13 and does not knowingly collect data from children. The app is designed for adult scam awareness training.

7. Your Privacy Rights

• Right to know: See sections 1–2 for complete data collection details
• Right to delete: Uninstall app or clear app data (Settings → Apps → ScamSkeptic → Storage → Clear Data)
• Right to opt-out: Disable notifications in device settings
• California CCPA: No "sale" or "sharing" of personal information
• EU GDPR: Data processed for legitimate app functionality

8. Third-Party Services

• Expo Development Platform: Push notifications only (no analytics)
• GitHub Pages: Public lesson content hosting only
• Website: Google Analytics for site usage analytics
• No Firebase, Crashlytics, advertising SDKs, social media, or tracking pixels in the App

9. Data Retention

• Local usage data: Stored until app uninstall
• Push tokens: Deleted upon uninstall or notification opt-out
• Lesson content: Cached until newer version downloaded
• Website analytics: As needed for understanding site usage

10. International Data Transfers

Push notification tokens may be processed by Expo servers in the United States. We use industry-standard encryption and security measures.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We will notify users of material changes via in-app notice. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please use our contact form.