Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 6, 2025

At BoopCCQ, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you use BoopCCQ, we may collect the following information:

  • Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your email address and authentication credentials.
  • User-Generated Content: Vocabulary words you search for, bookmarks you create, and worksheets you generate.
  • OAuth Information: If you sign in using Google or Apple, we receive basic profile information (name, email) from these providers.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the app, including search queries and feature usage.
  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, and app version.
  • Analytics Data: Aggregated, anonymized usage statistics to improve app performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain the BoopCCQ service
  • Generate vocabulary questions using AI and dictionary APIs
  • Save your bookmarks and preferences
  • Improve app functionality and user experience
  • Communicate with you about updates or issues
  • Ensure the security and integrity of our service

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely in our PostgreSQL database hosted on secure cloud infrastructure. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Secure database access controls
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Password hashing for account credentials

4. Third-Party Services

BoopCCQ integrates with the following third-party services:

  • Merriam-Webster Dictionary API: To fetch word definitions and usage information.
  • Azure OpenAI: To generate comprehension questions using AI. Only word definitions are sent to this service, not personal information.
  • Google Sign-In: For OAuth authentication (optional).
  • Apple Sign-In: For OAuth authentication (optional).
  • Azure Blob Storage: For storing generated PDF worksheets and user documents.

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information.
  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate the app (as listed in Section 4).
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government regulation.
  • Safety and Security: To protect the rights, property, or safety of BoopCCQ, our users, or the public.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data.
  • Export: Request an export of your bookmarks and search history.
  • Opt-Out: Decline to provide certain information (though this may limit app functionality).

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided in Section 10.

7. Children's Privacy

BoopCCQ is designed for use by language teachers and students of all ages. However, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and notify you through the app or via email. Your continued use of BoopCCQ after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@boopccq.com

Website: https://boopccq.com

Response Time: We will respond to your inquiry within 7 business days.

International Users

BoopCCQ is operated in the United States. If you are accessing the app from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using BoopCCQ, you consent to this transfer.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of December 6, 2025, and applies to all users of the BoopCCQ mobile application.