Glintsy Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 19, 2024

Introduction

Welcome to Glintsy, a playful, game-based app designed to support children with autism in their cognitive development journey. We deeply value your trust and are committed to protecting the privacy and security of both parents and children using our app. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard the personal information you provide.

Data Collection and Use

Types of Data We Collect

We collect only the essential information required to personalize and enhance your child's learning journey on Glintsy, including:

  • Parent/Guardian Information: Name, email, password
  • Child Profile Data: First name, age, and responses to the autism-focused survey
  • Interaction Data: Game usage history, progress metrics, and schedule preferences
  • Survey Responses: Responses to our curated autism survey to determine appropriate game categories

How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following specific purposes:

  • To create and manage your account
  • To analyze survey responses and categorize your child's needs
  • To generate personalized game schedules and recommendations
  • To track and display progress in the parental dashboard
  • To improve our app's features and user experience

Data Processing and AI Integration

We use Google's Gemini Flash 2.0 AI model to:

  • Analyze responses from the autism survey
  • Classify users into appropriate categories (Sensory, Calming, or Interactive)
  • Generate personalized game schedules
  • Provide adaptive learning experiences

Some anonymized and aggregated data may be used to improve our AI-based recommendation engine. This helps us better personalize experiences for users over time.

Data Storage and Security

We use the following technologies to ensure your data is secure:

  • Supabase: For secure cloud storage and authentication
  • CoreData: For local storage and offline functionality
  • Encryption: All data is encrypted during transmission and storage

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Supabase: For backend infrastructure and authentication
  • Google's Gemini Flash 2.0: For AI-powered recommendations

We do not sell or share personally identifiable information with third parties.

Children's Privacy

Glintsy is specifically designed for children aged 3 to 10 years old. We collect minimal personal information and only with parental consent. Parents can:

  • Create and manage their child's profile
  • Control screen time limits
  • Monitor progress and activity
  • Update or delete account information at any time

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Export your data
  • Opt-out of data processing

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. When we make material changes, we will:

  • Post the updated policy on our app
  • Update the "Last Updated" date
  • Notify you via email or through an in-app notification

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: glintsyapp@yahoo.com