Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 15, 2025
1. Introduction
MathStep (the "App") is an educational app designed to support math learning.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use our App.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following information:
- Math expressions you input (for educational purposes)
- App usage data (crash reports, performance data)
- Device information (OS, app version, device model)
- Advertising-related information (via AdMob)
2.1 AdMob Data Collection
This app uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect the following information:
- Device Information: Device ID, Advertising ID, device type, OS, language settings
- App Information: App version, package name, installation information
- Advertising Information: Ad impressions, clicks, advertising effectiveness data
- Network Information: IP address (anonymized), network connection type
- Location Information: General location information (country/region level, controllable via device settings)
- Usage Data: App usage time, feature usage statistics
Note: AdMob does not collect personally identifiable information (PII). All collected data is anonymized or pseudonymized.
3. Information We Do NOT Collect
We do NOT collect the following information:
- Personally identifiable information (name, email, phone number, etc.)
- Location data
- Contact information
- Audio or image data from camera/microphone (permissions are not currently used in the app)
4. How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Providing math problem-solving assistance
- Improving app functionality
- Fixing errors and bugs
- Displaying advertisements (AdMob)
4.1 AdMob Data Usage
Data collected by AdMob is used for the following purposes:
- Ad Delivery: To display relevant advertisements to users
- Ad Performance Measurement: To measure ad impressions, clicks, and conversion rates
- Ad Optimization: To improve ad quality and relevance
- Fraud Prevention: To detect and prevent fraudulent clicks and impressions
- Reporting: To create reports for advertisers (in non-personally identifiable form)
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
5. Third-Party Sharing
We do not share your information with third parties except:
- OpenAI API (for math expression analysis)
- Google AdMob (for advertisement display)
- When required by law
6. Data Storage
- Math expressions are stored locally on your device
- Only math expressions are sent to OpenAI API over the internet
- You can delete your history at any time within the app
- Local data (math expressions, app settings) can be deleted by uninstalling the app or using the app's clear history function
6.1 AdMob Data Storage
- Advertising ID: Stored locally on device, can be reset
- Ad Data: Stored on Google servers for up to 24 months
- Analytics Data: Stored in anonymized form for up to 26 months
- Location Information: Only general location information is stored (detailed location is not stored)
6.2 User Choices
You have the following options regarding AdMob data collection:
- Reset Advertising ID: You can reset your advertising ID in device settings
- Disable Personalized Ads: You can disable personalized ads in device settings
- Restrict Location Access: You can restrict location access for the app
- Delete Data: You can request deletion of AdMob data through Google Account settings
- Complete Data Collection Stop: To completely stop AdMob data collection, uninstall the app
Note: Changing these settings will continue to show advertisements, but they may be less relevant to you.
7. Children's Privacy
Our App is safe for children under 13
We comply with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)
We do not collect personal information from children
7.1 AdMob and Children's Privacy
- AdMob complies with COPPA and does not collect personal information from children under 13
- Only age-appropriate advertisements are shown to children
- Personalized advertisements are not shown to users under 13
- Age-appropriate advertisements are automatically displayed to users under 13
8. Privacy Policy Changes
This Privacy Policy may be updated as needed
We will notify you of significant changes within the app
9. International Distribution
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and UK, additional consent management may apply for personalized advertising.
10. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions, please contact us through the app settings
For inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact: info@profilecode.codes