Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Skillion

Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Skillion. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and your rights as a user.

By using Skillion, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you create an account with Skillion, we collect:

• Email address (used for authentication and account recovery)
• Name (display name you provide during registration)
• Nickname (your chosen in-app username)
• Password (encrypted and securely stored via Firebase Authentication)

1.2 Automatically Collected Data

We collect the following data to improve your experience:

• Device information (device type, operating system version)
• Usage analytics (app interactions, feature usage, session duration)
• Game progress data (skills, tasks, XP, levels, energy points, avatar customization)
• Activity history (task completions, skill progress over the last 90 days by default)

1.3 Local Storage

Most of your data is stored locally on your device using SQLite database:

• User profile and game statistics
• Tasks and skills you create
• Custom categories
• Activity history
• Avatar configuration

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Account Management: To create, maintain, and secure your account
• App Functionality: To provide core features like task tracking, skill progression, and gamification mechanics
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with the app and improve user experience
• Notifications: To send you reminders about tasks (if you enable notifications)
• Subscription Management: To process premium subscriptions and manage payment-related features
• Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide assistance

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Local-First Architecture

Skillion uses a local-first architecture, meaning:

• Most of your data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers
• Data remains private and accessible only to you
• Your progress is tied to your device unless you create a backup

3.2 Third-Party Services

We use the following trusted third-party services:

3.3 Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• Encrypted authentication via Firebase
• Secure local database storage on your device
• No server-side storage of your personal game data
• HTTPS encryption for all network communications

4. Data Retention

4.1 Active Account Data

• Your account data and game progress are retained as long as your account is active
• Activity history is automatically cleaned after 90 days to maintain app performance (configurable)
• Automatic backups are rotated, keeping only the 3 most recent versions

4.2 Account Deletion

When you delete your account:

• Your Firebase Authentication account is permanently deleted
• All local data (tasks, skills, history, profile) is permanently erased from your device
• RevenueCat retains minimal subscription data for billing and legal compliance purposes only
• This action is irreversible

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

We may share data only in the following limited circumstances:

• With your consent: If you explicitly authorize data sharing
• Service providers: Firebase and RevenueCat process data on our behalf under strict privacy agreements
• Legal obligations: If required by law, court order, or government regulation
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (users will be notified)

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Portability

• You can export your data using the in-app backup feature (creates a JSON file with your tasks, skills, and history)
• You can view all your personal data within the app's profile section

6.2 Correction and Update

You can update your email, name, and nickname at any time in the app settings.

6.3 Account Deletion

• You can delete your account at any time via the profile screen
• Deletion is permanent and irreversible
• For GDPR-related deletion requests involving RevenueCat data, contact us at hello@skillion.app

7. Children's Privacy

Skillion is designed to be safe for users of all ages. However, we are committed to complying with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and similar regulations worldwide.

For users under 13 years of age:

• We recommend that parents or legal guardians supervise account creation and app usage
• We collect only the minimum information necessary for app functionality (email, name, nickname)
• All data is stored locally on the device and is not shared with third parties except as described in this policy
• Parents can request to review, modify, or delete their child's information by contacting us

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries other than your own (e.g., via Firebase servers in the United States). By using Skillion, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

• Posting the new policy in the app
• Sending an email notification (if applicable)
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

Your continued use of Skillion after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us: