Privacy Policy for Knowzi

Last Updated: February 16, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Knowzi ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share your information. This Privacy Policy explains our data practices when you use our mobile application.

2. User Consent for AI Data Sharing

2.1 For New Users

During onboarding, you will see a dedicated "AI Data Consent" screen that clearly explains what data is shared and asks for your explicit permission before proceeding.

2.2 For Existing Users

If you installed Knowzi before this consent requirement was added, you will be prompted with a full-screen consent dialog when you open the app. You must agree to continue using AI-powered features.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: Email address, display name, and profile photo (optional)
• Learning Content: Quiz questions, answers, study notes, and flashcards you create
• Chat Messages: Questions and conversations you have with the AI tutor
• Learning Preferences: Study topics, learning style preferences, and timeline goals
• Study Progress: Quiz scores, completion rates, and study session history

3.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, app version
• Usage Data: Features used, session duration, interaction patterns
• Search Queries: Topics and terms you search for within the app

4. Third-Party AI Services and Data Sharing

4.1 Google Gemini AI

4.2 YouTube Data API

4.3 Serper API (Google Search)

4.4 Apple Intelligence (On-Device Processing)

4.5 Apple iTunes Search API

5. What Data Stays Private on Your Device

6. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the Knowzi app functionality
• Enable AI-powered tutoring and personalized study assistance
• Find relevant educational resources (videos, articles, podcasts)
• Track your study progress and quiz performance
• Improve our app features and user experience
• Send important updates about the app (with your permission)
• Respond to your support requests

7. Data Storage and Security

We take data security seriously:

• Firebase: We use Google Firebase for secure cloud storage of your account data, quiz content, and study progress
• Encryption: All data is encrypted during transmission using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols
• Access Controls: We implement strict access controls to limit who can access your data
• Regular Audits: We regularly review our security practices

However, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Sharing Summary

Third Party	Data Shared	Purpose	User Consent Required
Google Gemini AI	Chat messages, learning topics, preferences	AI tutoring	✅ Yes
YouTube Data API	Search queries, topics	Find educational videos	✅ Yes
Serper API	Search queries, topics	Find web resources	✅ Yes
Apple Intelligence	None (on-device only)	Smart text features	❌ No data leaves device
Firebase (Google)	Account data, quiz content	App functionality & storage	✅ Yes (via Terms of Service)

9. We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to anyone. The only third parties who receive your data are the AI service providers listed above, and only for the specific purposes described in this policy.

10. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: View all personal data we have about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and all associated data
• Export: Download your quiz data and study history
• Opt-Out: Opt out of non-essential communications
• Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent for AI data sharing at any time by contacting us (note: this will disable AI-powered features)

11. Children's Privacy

Knowzi is intended for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover such data has been collected, we will delete it immediately. Parents who believe their child has provided information to us should contact us immediately.

12. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. Specific retention periods:

• Account Data: Retained until you delete your account
• Study Progress: Retained until you delete your account
• Chat History: Retained for 90 days, then automatically deleted (unless you save specific conversations)
• Deleted Account Data: Permanently deleted within 30 days of account deletion request

13. International Users and Data Transfers

If you are accessing Knowzi from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your country of residence.

By using Knowzi and providing consent, you acknowledge this transfer, storing, and processing of your information.

14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell data)
• Right to request deletion of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.

15. European Users (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of access to your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent at any time

Our legal basis for processing your data is your explicit consent, which you provide when agreeing to our AI data sharing terms.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make significant changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• We will notify you via email (if you've provided one)
• We will display a prominent notice in the app
• For material changes affecting AI data sharing, we may ask you to re-consent

Your continued use of Knowzi after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

17. Third-Party Links

Knowzi may contain links to third-party websites or services (such as YouTube videos or web articles). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

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