Last updated: April 5, 2026 • Effective: April 5, 2026
SATellar is operated by [Your Legal Entity Name], a California-based company located at [Your Address]. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile application ("App") on iOS and Android, and our website at [URL] (collectively, the "Service").
SAT® is a registered trademark of College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, SATellar.
For privacy questions, contact us at: [privacy@satellar.com]
| Data Type | When Collected | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Account registration | Display name, personalization |
| Email address | Account registration | Account management, communications |
| Username | Account setup | Leaderboard display |
| Authentication credentials | Sign-in via Google, Apple, or Email | Account access and security |
Payment information: We do NOT directly collect or store payment card details. All payments are processed by Apple (App Store) or Google (Google Play) and are subject to their respective privacy policies.
| Data Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Practice session data | Questions answered, answer selections, scores, time spent, session type |
| Performance data | Accuracy rates, difficulty level, subject-area performance |
| Bookmarks | Questions you save for review |
| Badges & achievements | Earned based on your activity |
| Preferences | Theme (light/dark), notification settings |
| Data Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Device information | Device model, operating system, screen resolution |
| Usage data | App open/close times, feature usage patterns |
| Log data | IP address, browser type (web), crash reports |
| Approximate location | Derived from IP address only (not GPS) |
We do not collect precise geolocation, contacts, photos, microphone data, camera data, or health data.
We will not sell your personal information. We do not use your data for third-party advertising. We do not build advertising profiles based on your activity.
Your username and scores are visible on the leaderboard. No other personal information (email, full name) is shown to other users. You can change your display name at any time in your profile settings.
| Provider | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Supabase | Authentication, cloud database | Name, email, account data, practice data |
| Apple | Payment processing, Sign in with Apple | Purchase details, Apple ID token |
| Payment processing, Google Sign-In | Purchase details, Google account token |
These providers process data on our behalf under contractual obligations of confidentiality.
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or if necessary to protect our rights, prevent fraud, or ensure user safety.
If SATellar is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred. We will notify you via email or in-app notice before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
If you are located outside the United States, your data will be transferred to and processed in the United States. For users in the EEA/UK, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) as the legal mechanism for such transfers.
No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Account information (name, email) | Until you delete your account |
| Practice session data | Until you delete your account |
| Payment/transaction records | Up to 7 years (tax/legal compliance) |
| Crash and error logs | Up to 12 months |
| Anonymized/aggregated analytics | Indefinitely (not linked to you) |
When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
Regardless of location, you may:
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act, you have the right to:
How to exercise your rights: Email [privacy@satellar.com] or use the Privacy section in your Profile settings. We will verify your identity and respond within 45 days.
CCPA Disclosures (prior 12 months):
| Category | Collected | Sold | Shared for Ads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identifiers (name, email, username, IP) | Yes | No | No |
| Internet/network activity (usage, device info) | Yes | No | No |
| Education information (scores, sessions) | Yes | No | No |
| Commercial information (purchases) | Yes | No | No |
| Inferences (difficulty level, performance) | Yes | No | No |
If you are in the EEA or UK, we process your data under the following legal bases:
| Legal Basis | Applies To |
|---|---|
| Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) | Providing the Service, account management, purchases |
| Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) | Improving the Service, analytics, fraud prevention |
| Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) | Marketing emails, non-essential cookies |
| Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) | Tax records, lawful government requests |
You have the right to: access, rectification, erasure ("right to be forgotten"), restrict processing, data portability, object to processing, withdraw consent, and lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
To exercise these rights, contact [privacy@satellar.com]. We will respond within one month.
In accordance with the California Online Privacy Protection Act: this policy is conspicuously linked from our App and website; we describe all categories of personal information collected and third parties with whom it is shared; and we honor "Do Not Track" browser signals by not engaging in cross-site tracking.
Residents of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Texas, Oregon, Montana, and other states with privacy laws may have similar rights to those described in Section 7.2. To exercise them, contact [privacy@satellar.com].
During registration, we require users to provide their date of birth. If a user indicates they are under 13, we immediately block account creation and do not collect or store any personal information from the registration attempt.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at [privacy@satellar.com]. We will investigate and delete any such information within 48 hours of verification.
The SATellar mobile app does not use cookies. We use local device storage (SQLite) for app data and preferences.
Our website may use essential cookies for authentication. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking pixels. For EEA/UK visitors, we display a cookie consent banner before setting any non-essential cookies.
All payments are processed through Apple App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android). We do not directly collect, process, or store your credit card or payment details. We receive only a transaction confirmation, purchase type, and subscription status from the platform.
You manage and cancel subscriptions through your Apple or Google account settings, not through SATellar directly.
In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will:
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes:
For privacy questions, data requests, or concerns:
[Your Legal Entity Name]
[Street Address]
[City], California [ZIP]
Email: [privacy@satellar.com]
For EEA/UK users, if you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.