Privacy Policy.
Last Updated: March 15, 2024
1. Introduction
At BuildStack Academy, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered learning platform.
2. Data We Collect
We collect several types of information to provide and improve our service:
- Account Data: Email, display name, and profile photo provided during registration via Firebase Auth.
- Usage Data: Course progress, XP earned, lesson completions, and project submissions stored in Firestore.
- AI Interaction Data: Queries and responses exchanged with the AI Learning Coach to improve mentoring contextual accuracy.
- Telemetry: Behavioral events (session duration, button clicks) used to analyze user activation and retention.
3. How We Use Your Data
Your data is primarily used to personalize your learning experience, track your builder level, and provide context to our AI models. We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We use telemetry to identify platform friction points and optimize the educational curriculum.
4. Data Security
We leverage Google Firebase for secure authentication and data storage. While we implement industry-standard security measures, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your login credentials confidential.
5. Third-Party Services
BuildStack integrates with third-party providers including:
- Firebase: For core infrastructure, database, and hosting.
- Google Gemini: For AI coaching and startup architecture generation.
- Stripe: For processing membership subscriptions and billing.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. You can manage your profile settings directly through the dashboard or contact us for full account deletion.
Contact Privacy Team
privacy@buildstack.academy