Privacy Policy – Le Bord

2. Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of data:

Account and identity data

• Email address
• Name and profile information provided by Google or Apple when you sign in
• Firebase Authentication user ID

Content you upload

• Scanned images of school tests and related documents (via the camera)
• Metadata you provide about exams (subject, grade level, school name, location, year, sequence/number)

Usage and device data

• App usage information (screens viewed, basic interactions)
• Device information (device model, operating system, app version)
• Crash and performance data (error messages, stack traces, technical logs) via Firebase Crashlytics

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data (such as health, political or religious information), except if you choose to include such information in the documents you upload. You should avoid including unnecessary personal information in uploaded documents.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

To provide and operate the App

• Authenticate users with Google Sign-In and Sign in with Apple (via Firebase Authentication)
• Enable you to upload, store, and share exam documents
• Display relevant exam content to other users (where the feature is available)

To improve quality and reliability

• Monitor crashes and technical issues using Firebase Crashlytics
• Analyze aggregated usage patterns to improve features and performance

To ensure safety and compliance

• Detect abuse, fraud, or misuse of the service
• Comply with legal obligations and respond to legitimate requests from authorities

We do not sell your personal data.

4. Legal Bases (for users in the European Economic Area / UK)

Where applicable (e.g., under GDPR), we process your personal data based on:

• Performance of a contract: to provide you access to the App and its features.
• Legitimate interests: to secure our services, prevent abuse, and improve the App (e.g. crash reporting, diagnostics).
• Consent: when required by law (for example, for certain optional features). You may withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

5. Third‑Party Services

We use the following third‑party services to operate the App:

• Google Firebase (Firebase Authentication, Firebase Crashlytics, Firebase Core) – Authentication and user account management; crash reporting and performance diagnostics. More information
• Google Sign-In – To let you sign in with your Google account. More information
• Sign in with Apple – To let you sign in with your Apple ID. More information

These providers may process your data on servers located in the EU, the US or other jurisdictions. They act as our processors or independent controllers for certain operations, according to their own privacy policies.

6. Data Sharing

We may share your data only in the following situations:

• With service providers (such as Firebase / Google / Apple) who help us operate the App.
• When required by law or legal process, to comply with a legal obligation or valid request.
• In connection with a business transfer, such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, where the new entity will assume the obligations of this Privacy Policy.
• With other users of the App, only to the extent necessary to display the content you choose to upload (for example, exam documents intended to be shared).

We do not share your personal data with third parties for their own direct marketing purposes.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described above:

• Account data: retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after deletion to comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes.
• Uploaded exam documents: retained until you delete them (or your account), or until we remove them according to our internal policies.
• Crash and usage logs: retained for a limited period, as configured in Firebase, to analyze issues and improve the App.

8. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

• Secure communication (HTTPS) between the App and our backend / Firebase
• Access controls and authentication for administrative tools
• Use of reputable cloud providers (Firebase / Google / Apple) with industry‑standard security practices

However, no system is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Le Bord is intended for students and teachers. If you are under the age required by your local law to consent to data processing (for example, under 13 or 16 in some countries), you should only use the App with the permission of your parent, legal guardian, or school.

If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete that data. If you believe this may have happened, please contact us at [CONTACT EMAIL].

10. Your Rights (especially for EEA / UK users)

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data
• Delete your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restrict or object to certain processing
• Receive a copy of your data in a portable format (data portability)
• Withdraw your consent where processing is based on consent

You can exercise some of these rights directly in the App (e.g. by deleting your account or uploaded documents). For any other request, contact us at [CONTACT EMAIL].

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

11. International Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your country of residence, including countries that may have different data protection laws. Where required by law, we take steps to ensure that an adequate level of protection is in place (for example, by relying on appropriate safeguards for transfers to third countries).

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you within the App or by other appropriate means. The "Last updated" date at the top of this document indicates the latest revision.

13. Contact

If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you can contact us at:

Email: lebord@herceta.com