Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 18, 2025

Aaysha Shaikh ("Developer", "we", "us", or "our") operates the Learning Steps Hub mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our App.

Important: Learning Steps Hub is designed for children under 13 years of age. We are committed to protecting children's privacy and comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Information We Collect

We take your privacy seriously. Here's what you need to know:

Information We DO NOT Collect

We do NOT collect any personal information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers
We do NOT collect location data
We do NOT require account creation or login
We do NOT use analytics tools to track user behavior
We do NOT collect or store any data on our servers

Local Data Storage

The App stores progress and scores locally on your device only. This data:

Never leaves your device
Is not transmitted to any servers
Is deleted when you uninstall the app
Cannot be accessed by us or any third parties

Third-Party Services - AdMob

Our App displays advertisements through Google AdMob. AdMob may collect and process certain information to provide personalized ads. This may include:

Device identifiers (such as Advertising ID)
IP address
Device information (OS version, device model)
App usage information

For Children Under 13: We have configured AdMob to serve only child-directed, non-personalized ads in compliance with COPPA. This means:

Ads shown are appropriate for children
No personalized advertising based on user interests
Limited data collection by AdMob

To learn more about how Google uses data, please visit:

Children's Privacy

Learning Steps Hub is specifically designed for children under the age of 13. We comply with COPPA requirements:

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children
Ads are configured for child-directed treatment
No behavioral tracking or profiling
Parents can contact us regarding any privacy concerns

Data Security

Since we do not collect or transmit any personal data to our servers, there is minimal risk to user privacy. Local data stored on the device is protected by your device's built-in security features.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Delete local app data by uninstalling the application
Opt out of personalized ads through your device settings
Contact us with any questions or concerns about privacy

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app and on this page

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Third-Party Links

Our App does not contain links to third-party websites or services.

Permissions

The App may request the following permissions:

Internet Access: Required to display AdMob advertisements
Network State: To check internet connectivity for ads

These permissions are only used for displaying advertisements and are not used to collect personal information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your child's use of the App, please contact us:

Developer: Aaysha Shaikh
Email: aaysha.shaikh1717@gmail.com

Consent

By using Learning Steps Hub, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.