Clear, local-first, and built for students.

Introduction

FlashPrep is a study timer and study tracking application developed and maintained by Abhineet Srivastava.

This Privacy Policy explains what information FlashPrep collects or stores, how that information is used, and the choices available to users regarding their data.

FlashPrep is designed as an offline-first application. Most study data remains stored locally on your device. Optional features such as Google Sign-In, cloud backup and restore, and FlashPrep+ use Firebase services provided by Google.

Information We Collect and Store

Information Stored Locally on Your Device

FlashPrep stores the following information locally to provide its core functionality:

• Study sessions and study time
• Subjects
• Daily goals and goal history
• Study Momentum data
• Notes
• To-do items
• Profile preferences
• App settings

This information is stored only on your device unless you choose to enable cloud backup.

Information Stored in Firebase

To support account-related features, FlashPrep may create a Firebase user account when the app is first opened.

If you choose to sign in with Google, FlashPrep may store:

• Firebase User ID
• Google account email address
• Google display name
• Google profile photo URL, if available
• Your FlashPrep display name
• Account connection status
• FlashPrep+ subscription/access status
• App version and platform information
• Backup and synchronization metadata

If cloud backup is enabled, your study data may also be securely stored in Firebase Cloud Firestore so it can be restored when signing in on another device.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information only to:

• Provide FlashPrep's study tracking features
• Save and restore your study data
• Keep your study data available across supported devices
• Synchronize study data when cloud backup is enabled
• Manage FlashPrep+ access and account status
• Provide customer support when you share your FlashPrep Access ID
• Improve the reliability, stability, and security of account and backup features

Google Sign-In

Google Sign-In is completely optional.

If you choose to sign in with Google, FlashPrep uses your Google account only for:

• Secure account authentication
• Cloud backup and restore
• FlashPrep+ access management

Your Google display name does not replace the name you choose to use within FlashPrep unless you choose to change it.

Cloud Backup and Restore

FlashPrep treats the data stored on your device as the primary source of truth.

When signed in with Google, FlashPrep may automatically back up your study data to Firebase approximately once per day whenever an internet connection is available.

If you install FlashPrep on another device and sign in using the same Google account, your backed-up study data can be restored.

If you do not sign in, your study data remains only on your device and may be permanently lost if the app is uninstalled or its data is cleared.

Permissions

Internet Access

• Google Sign-In
• Cloud backup and restore
• FlashPrep+ verification
• Opening external educational resources

Notifications

• Study timer reminders
• Running timer notifications
• Study session monitoring alerts

FlashPrep does not request access to your location.

Third-Party Services

FlashPrep uses Firebase services provided by Google, including:

• Firebase Authentication
• Firebase Cloud Firestore

These services may process technical information such as:

• IP address
• Device information
• Authentication identifiers
• User agent
• Service-related metadata

This information is used by Google to provide authentication, cloud storage, synchronization, security, fraud prevention, and service reliability.

For more information, please refer to Firebase's Privacy and Security documentation.

Children's Privacy

FlashPrep is designed for students, including younger users.

We do not knowingly sell or share children's personal information.

Google Sign-In and cloud backup are optional features. Where required by applicable law, children should use these features with the permission of a parent or legal guardian.

If a parent or guardian believes that a child has provided personal information and wishes to have it removed, they may contact us using the email address provided below.

Data Retention and Deletion

Local Data

Your study data remains on your device until you:

• Delete it within the app
• Clear the app's data
• Uninstall FlashPrep

Cloud Data

If you use Google Sign-In and cloud backup, your account information and backed-up study data may remain stored in Firebase until deletion is requested or no longer needed to provide account-related features.

Requests to delete cloud account data or backup data can be made using the process described in the next section.

Data Deletion Requests

You can request deletion of cloud account data, backed-up study data, and FlashPrep+ access records where applicable by emailing us at flashprep.app@gmail.com.

Please use the subject line FlashPrep Data Deletion Request and include either:

• Your FlashPrep Access ID, or
• The Google account email used to sign in

We will use this information only to identify the correct account and process the deletion request. Deletion requests will be handled within 30 days.

Deleting cloud data does not remove local data that remains on your device. Local data can be removed by deleting it in the app, clearing the app's data, or uninstalling FlashPrep.

Data Security

We use Firebase Security Rules and standard platform security features to help protect account information and cloud-stored study data.

While we take reasonable measures to safeguard your information, no method of electronic storage or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

External Links

FlashPrep may include links to third-party educational websites or resources.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of external websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party services they visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

When changes are made, the updated version will be published with a revised Effective Date at the top of this document.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, feedback, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact: