Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 7/8/2025

1. Information We Collect

When you use iExplain, we collect:

  • Account Information: When you sign in with Google, we collect your email address, name, and profile picture (if provided by Google)
  • Authentication Data: We store session tokens and authentication state to maintain your login status
  • Device Information: Browser type, IP address, operating system, and device identifiers
  • Usage Analytics: Information about how you use our service, including features accessed and time spent

2. Authentication and Third-Party Services

We use Google OAuth for user authentication. When you sign in with Google:

  • Google shares your basic profile information (email, name, profile picture) with us
  • We do not have access to your Google password or other Google account data
  • You can revoke our access to your Google account at any time through your Google account settings
  • We use Supabase as our authentication provider to securely manage your login sessions

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and improve our service
  • Generate relevant explanations to your questions
  • Maintain your account and authentication status
  • Personalize your experience and track your learning progress
  • Protect against misuse of our service
  • Send you important service updates and notifications

4. Data Retention

We retain different types of data for different periods:

  • Account Information: We retain your account data as long as your account is active. You can delete your account at any time
  • Question Data: We retain question data for 30 days to improve service quality. After this period, personal identifiers are removed
  • Session Data: Authentication sessions are automatically managed and expire according to security best practices
  • Analytics Data: Aggregated usage analytics may be retained longer for service improvement purposes

5. Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your information:

  • All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
  • We use industry-standard authentication providers (Google OAuth, Supabase)
  • Regular security audits and updates are performed
  • Access to user data is strictly limited to authorized personnel

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Deletion: Delete your account and associated data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@iexplain.app.

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect or process your data:

  • Google OAuth: For user authentication (subject to Google's privacy policy)
  • Supabase: For authentication and database services (subject to Supabase's privacy policy)
  • Vercel: For hosting and analytics (subject to Vercel's privacy policy)

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

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

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the new policy on this page
  • Sending you an email notification (if you have provided an email address)
  • Displaying a notice on our website

Your continued use of our service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

  • Email: privacy@iexplain.app
  • Subject: Privacy Policy Inquiry

12. Trademark Disclaimers

SAT® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which is not affiliated with iExplain and was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product or website.

GMAT™ is a registered trademark of the Graduate Management Admission Council™ (GMAC™), which is not affiliated with iExplain and was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product or website.

GRE® is a registered trademark of ETS. ETS is not affiliated with iExplain and was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product or website.