Privacy Policy for CortexQuest
Effective Date: September 11, 2025
Last Updated: September 11, 2025
Policy Version: 1.0 (Future-Ready)
📱 Current App Version (1.0): CortexQuest currently operates with minimal data collection as described in the "Current Data Practices" sections. Future features described below will only be implemented with user consent and clear notification.
Overview
CortexQuest is an educational memory card game designed to help users improve cognitive skills through interactive learning. This Privacy Policy explains how we currently collect, use, and protect your information, as well as how we may handle data for optional features in future app versions.
Current Data Practices (App Version 1.0)
Information We Currently Do NOT Collect
- Personal Information: No names, email addresses, phone numbers, or personal identifiers
- Account Data: No user accounts or registration required
- Location Data: We do not access or track your location
- Device Identifiers: No device IDs, advertising IDs, or similar identifiers
- Usage Analytics: No detailed usage tracking or data sent to analytics services
- Communication Data: No access to contacts, messages, or communication apps
Information We Currently Do Collect
- App Preferences: Settings stored locally only (theme, sound/haptic preferences)
- Game Progress: Temporary game state during active sessions (not transmitted)
Future Optional Features (Planned Updates)
🔮 Future Feature Notice: The following features may be added in future app versions. All will be entirely optional and require explicit user consent.
Optional User Accounts (Future)
When Available: Future app version with user consent
- Anonymous Accounts: Optional account creation with generated user IDs (no email required)
- Email Accounts: Optional email-based accounts for enhanced features
- Social Login: Optional OAuth login (Google, Apple) for convenience
- Always Optional: App will continue to work without any account
Optional Cloud Features (Future)
When Available: Future app version with user consent
- Cloud Save: Sync game progress and preferences across devices
- Leaderboards: Optional anonymous or named score sharing
- Achievement System: Track learning milestones and progress
- User Control: Full ability to delete cloud data at any time
Optional Analytics (Future)
When Available: Future app version with explicit opt-in
- App Improvement Analytics: How features are used to improve the app
- Learning Analytics: Optional insights into learning patterns (anonymized)
- Performance Analytics: App crashes and performance data
- Granular Controls: Choose exactly what data to share
How We Use Information
Current Usage
- Remember app settings locally on your device
- Maintain game state during active sessions
- Provide consistent user experience
Future Usage (With Consent)
- Sync preferences and progress across devices (if cloud features enabled)
- Provide personalized learning recommendations (if analytics enabled)
- Improve app features and content (if analytics enabled)
- Enable social features like leaderboards (if account created)
Data Storage and Security
Current Security
- Local Storage Only: All data stored locally using iOS UserDefaults
- No Cloud Sync: No data uploaded to servers
- Automatic Deletion: Game data cleared when app closes
Future Security (If Optional Features Used)
- Encryption: All data encrypted in transit and at rest
- Secure Servers: AWS/industry-standard cloud infrastructure
- Data Minimization: Only collect data necessary for requested features
- Regular Deletion: Inactive accounts and data automatically purged
Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Current and Future: CortexQuest is designed to be safe for children under 13:
- No Personal Data: Current version collects no personal information
- Parental Consent: Future features requiring data will need parental approval for under-13 users
- Anonymous Options: All future features will have anonymous alternatives
- Educational Focus: Data use limited to educational improvement only
- No Advertising: No ads or marketing to children
Your Rights and Consent Management
Current Rights
- Settings Reset: Delete and reinstall app to clear all data
- No Account Needed: Full app functionality without any registration
Future Rights (If Optional Features Used)
- Granular Consent: Choose exactly which features and data sharing to enable
- Data Portability: Download your data in standard formats
- Right to Deletion: Permanently delete account and all associated data
- Consent Withdrawal: Disable any feature or data sharing at any time
- Data Access: View exactly what data we have about you
Third-Party Services
Current Third-Party Services
- Educational Content Delivery: Retrieve flashcard content from our servers (no user data involved)
- No Analytics: No third-party analytics or tracking services
- No Advertising: No ad networks or marketing services
Potential Future Third-Party Services (With Consent)
- Cloud Storage: AWS or similar for optional cloud save features
- Authentication: Google/Apple OAuth for optional social login
- Analytics: Privacy-focused analytics (e.g., Mixpanel, Amplitude) with opt-in consent
- Crash Reporting: Optional crash reporting to improve app stability
International Compliance
- GDPR (EU): Full compliance with consent mechanisms and data rights
- CCPA (California): Transparent data practices and consumer rights
- COPPA (US): Child-safe design with parental controls
- PIPEDA (Canada): Privacy by design principles
- LGPD (Brazil): Lawful basis and consent for data processing
Implementation Timeline
- Version 1.0 (Current): Minimal data collection as described
- Version 1.5 (Planned): Optional anonymous accounts and cloud save
- Version 2.0 (Future): Full feature set with comprehensive privacy controls
- All Updates: Will require app store approval and user notification
Policy Updates
When we add new features:
- Clear Notification: In-app notice before any new data collection
- Explicit Consent: No automatic enrollment in new features
- Policy Updates: Updated privacy policy posted before feature launch
- Grandfathering: Existing users maintain current privacy level unless they opt-in
Summary: CortexQuest currently operates with minimal data collection, storing only app preferences locally on your device. Future optional features will include cloud save, analytics, and social features, but all will require explicit user consent and can be used anonymously. The app remains fully functional without any optional features enabled.