Privacy Policy for Почемучка (Pochemuchka)

Last updated:10.04.2025

Introduction

Welcome to Почемучка ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application Почемучка (Pochemuchka) (the "App").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By downloading, registering with, or using the App, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our App.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

• Child's Age Category: We collect information about your child's age category (3-4 years, 5-6 years, 7+ years, or not specified) to provide age-appropriate content.
• User Preferences: Information about your preferences, such as favorite facts or notification settings.

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Information about how you use our App, including which facts you view, save, or interact with.
• Device Information: We collect device information such as your mobile device ID, model and manufacturer, operating system, and version information.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Deliver age-appropriate educational facts to you
• Improve and personalize your experience with the App
• Maintain and improve the App and its features
• Send notifications about new facts or features
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends

Data Storage and Security

Your information is stored using Firebase/Firestore, a secure cloud-based database service provided by Google. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties. We specifically do not share your child's age data with any third parties. All data, including information about your child's age category, is stored securely and is only used to provide you with age-appropriate content within the App.

We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• With service providers who assist us in operating our App (such as Firebase/Firestore)
• When required by law or to respond to legal process
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety or property
• In connection with a business transfer (such as a merger or acquisition)

Your Choices and Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal information
• Opt-out of notifications
• Disable data collection through your device settings

Children's Privacy

Почемучка is designed to help parents provide educational content to their children. The App is intended for use by parents and guardians, not directly by children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.