Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Skilit. This Privacy Policy explains how Skilit ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you use our mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the "Service"). By using Skilit, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when using our Service:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account
• Profile Information: Professional role, industry, and skill preferences you provide during onboarding
• Payment Information: Billing details processed through our third-party payment processor (Stripe)
• Communications: Messages, feedback, and support requests you send to us

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Service, we automatically collect certain information:

• Usage Data: Lesson progress, practice completion, streak data, XP earned, and learning patterns
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information
• Log Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent, and other diagnostic data
• Analytics Data: Aggregated usage statistics to improve our Service

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide and maintain our Service, including personalized learning paths and content recommendations
• Process transactions and send related information, including purchase confirmations and invoices
• Track your learning progress, maintain streaks, and calculate XP and achievements
• Send notifications about lesson availability, streak reminders, and new content (with your consent)
• Respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our content, features, and user experience
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing (Stripe), cloud hosting (Supabase), and analytics
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
• With Your Consent: When you have given us explicit consent to share your information
• Aggregated Data: We may share anonymized, aggregated data that cannot identify you

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption of data in transit and at rest, secure authentication protocols, and regular security assessments.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our Service. We may also retain and use your information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Restriction: Request that we limit how we use your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@skilit.io. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us.

9. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

We use the following third-party services:

• Stripe: For payment processing (see Stripe's Privacy Policy at stripe.com/privacy)
• Supabase: For data storage and authentication
• Analytics providers: For usage analytics and service improvement

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your jurisdiction. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where we operate.

11. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website or use an application. They help us provide a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our Service.

11.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function. These handle authentication, session management, and security. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences such as language settings and display options to provide a personalized experience.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our Service, including which lessons are most popular and where users encounter issues. This data is aggregated and anonymous.

11.2 Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use:

• Stripe: For secure payment processing
• Analytics providers: For usage statistics and performance monitoring

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies.

11.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, blocking essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our Service, such as staying logged in. For instructions on managing cookies, visit your browser's help documentation or allaboutcookies.org.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

13. Contact Us

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