Who we are
Cloud9Science (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operate and publish the apps. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our services..
1. Information Collection and Use
We collect minimal data only if you choose to sign in using email authentication via Google Firebase.
The following information may be stored securely in our Firebase Firestore database:
- Your email address (used for authentication only)
- Your username (generated anonymously by the app)
- Your selected school and GCSE year
- Your app score, and leaderboard position
We do not:
Collect sensitive personal information beyond what’s described above
Access any data from your device
Share your information with advertisers
2. Data Security
No data is collected or stored unless you choose to sign in using email authentication via Google Firebase
Data is stored using Google Firebase’s secure infrastructure. Users must be authenticated to read or write personal data.We reserve the right to access the database via the Firebase Console for debugging or support purposes only.
3. Service Providers
We use Firebase (a Google service) for:
- User authentication
- Cloud-based data storage (Firestore)
- Optional anonymous analytics (Firebase Analytics)
These services are governed by their own strict security policies and only access what is necessary to perform their functions.
4. Leaderboard and Usernames
Usernames and scores are visible to other users for leaderboard display. No personal data (e.g., email address) is exposed publicly. Usernames are generated anonymously.
5. Links to Other Sites
The apps may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of any external site.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our services are designed for students typically aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information without verifiable parental consent, we will delete that information from our servers immediately.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with data, please contact us at c9science@gmail.com so we can take the necessary action.
7. Your Rights
If you wish to:
- Request a copy of your stored data
- Have your data modified or deleted
- Report a privacy concern
Please contact us using the details below.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Updates will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date. You are encouraged to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or requests regarding this policy, please contact: c9science@gmail.com