Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 22, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Decksy ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application Decksy (the "Service").

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices. By using Decksy, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Information You Provide to Us

Account Information

  • Name and email address (via authentication providers)
  • Profile information (avatar, display preferences)
  • User-generated content (flashcard sets, questions, answers, study notes)

User-Generated Content

  • Flashcards and study materials you create
  • Study session data and practice results
  • Progress tracking information (XP, level, streak data)

Payment Information

  • Payment method type and last four digits for subscription management
  • Subscription status and billing cycle information
Information We Process Temporarily

Voice and Camera Data

  • Voice recordings are temporarily held in device memory only during AI processing
  • Camera images are temporarily held in device memory only during text extraction

Important: No voice recordings or images are stored on our servers or permanently saved on your device.

Information We Collect Automatically

Usage Data

  • App usage patterns and feature utilization
  • Study session performance and analytics
  • Credit usage for AI-powered features
  • Device information and technical logs
  • Error reports and crash analytics
How We Use Your Information

Core Functionality

  • Create and maintain your user account
  • Enable flashcard creation through various methods (manual, AI, voice, camera)
  • Provide personalized learning experiences and track progress
  • Sync flashcards, study progress, and subscription status across devices

AI-Powered Features

  • Process images temporarily to extract text for flashcard creation
  • Generate flashcards and questions using AI services
  • Convert voice recordings to text for flashcard creation
  • Provide AI-powered study suggestions and content interpretation

Service Enhancement

  • Understand usage patterns to improve our service
  • Ensure app stability and optimize performance
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide technical support
  • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats

Subscription Management

  • Process subscription payments through secure payment providers
  • Manage premium features and usage limits based on subscription status
  • Send payment confirmations and manage subscription status
Data Sharing and Disclosure

Third-Party Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers to operate and improve the Service. These providers may process your data on our behalf for the following purposes:

  • AI-powered content generation, voice processing, and image text extraction
  • Payment processing and subscription management
  • Cloud infrastructure and data storage
  • Authentication services
  • App distribution and analytics

Important: Voice recordings and images are transmitted directly to AI services for processing and are deleted immediately after processing. No media files are permanently stored by us or our service providers.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so 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 as part of that transaction.

Data Security

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

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Secure backend API communications
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication mechanisms
  • Immediate deletion of voice and image data after AI processing
Data Retention
  • Account Data: Retained while your account is active
  • User-Created Content: Retained until you delete it or close your account
  • Voice Recordings: Deleted immediately after AI processing (never stored)
  • Camera Images: Deleted immediately after text extraction (never stored)
  • Usage Analytics: Retained for up to 12 months for service improvement
  • Payment Information: Payment method details retained for active subscriptions; historical billing data retained as required by financial regulations
  • Subscription Data: Retained for the duration of your subscription and as required for tax and legal compliance

You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time through the app settings.

Subscription and In-App Purchases

Subscription Terms

  • Subscriptions are processed and managed through Apple App Store and Google Play Store
  • Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the end of the current billing period
  • You can cancel your subscription at any time through your app store account settings
  • Cancelled subscriptions remain active until the end of the current billing period
  • Upon subscription expiration, premium features become unavailable but your created content remains accessible
  • Refund policies are handled in accordance with Apple's and Google's terms of service and applicable laws

Feature Access

  • Free users receive monthly credits for AI-powered features
  • Premium subscribers have unlimited access to all features
  • Subscription status affects feature availability but not access to previously created content
Your Privacy Rights

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

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal information
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
  • Objection: Object to certain processing of your information
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

Children's Privacy

Decksy is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to remove such information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own through our service providers. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards.

Camera and Microphone Permissions

Decksy requests access to your device's camera and microphone for the following purposes:

  • Camera: To capture images for text extraction to create flashcards
  • Microphone: To record voice input for creating flashcards
  • Photos: To select images from your photo library for text extraction

These permissions are only used when you actively choose to use these features. Voice recordings and images are temporarily processed for text extraction and conversion but are immediately deleted and never permanently stored on our servers or your device.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the app and updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
  • Apple App Store Review Guidelines
  • Google Play Store Privacy Requirements
Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at [email protected].