Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information

Last updated: 12/12/2025

Information We Collect

Account Information

Email address (for account creation and authentication)
Display name (optional, for personalization)
Profile picture (optional, stored in Firebase Storage)
Account creation and last login timestamps

Study Progress Data

Quiz results and scores (stored in Firestore)
XP points and level progression
Quiz completion timestamps and duration
Study streaks and achievement data
Custom quiz configurations and preferences

Technical Information

Browser type and version
Device type and screen resolution
Operating system
Approximate geographic location (country/region)
Usage analytics and error diagnostics

We do not use this information to directly identify you.

How We Use Your Information

Provide and maintain the IBonomics study platform
Track your learning progress and quiz performance
Personalize your study experience and recommendations
Send important account and service notifications
Improve our services through usage analytics
Ensure platform security and prevent abuse
Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

Google Analytics

IBonomics uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use the platform and to improve learning content, usability, and performance.

What data Google Analytics collects

Pages visited and interactions (e.g. quiz starts, completions)
Time spent on pages
Device, browser, and operating system information
Approximate location (country/region)

Consent-based tracking

Google Analytics is only activated after you explicitly consent to analytics cookies. If you do not consent, no Google Analytics tracking code is loaded and no analytics cookies are set.

IP anonymization

When Google Analytics is enabled, IP addresses are anonymized before processing, in accordance with Google’s data protection settings.

Data processing

Google processes analytics data on our behalf as a data processor under its Data Processing Agreement. Data may be processed on servers outside the EU in accordance with applicable safeguards.

Opt-out

You can withdraw your consent at any time via our Cookie Settings. Once withdrawn, analytics tracking will stop immediately.

Data Storage and Security

Firebase Infrastructure

Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase services, including:

Firebase Authentication for secure user management
Firestore Database with security rules and encryption
Firebase Storage for profile pictures and files
Data centers located in secure Google Cloud facilities

Security Measures

End-to-end encryption for data transmission
Role-based access controls and security rules
Regular security audits and monitoring
Secure authentication with industry standards

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share data only in these limited circumstances:

Google Services: We use Google Firebase for authentication, database storage, and file storage, and Google Analytics (only with consent) for usage statistics. All Google services operate under Google’s privacy and data protection frameworks.
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
Service Providers: Trusted partners who help operate our platform (under strict confidentiality)
Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

View and update your profile information
Download your quiz data and progress
Delete your account and associated data
Opt out of non-essential communications

GDPR Rights (EU Users)

Right to access your personal data
Right to rectification and portability
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
Right to restrict or object to processing

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services:

Account Data: Until you delete your account
Quiz Results: Retained for progress tracking and analytics
Deleted Accounts: Permanently removed within 30 days

Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

IBonomics Privacy Team

Email: contact@ibonomics.org

Response time: Within 30 days

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This privacy policy is effective as of 12/12/2025 and may be updated periodically.
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