Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 27, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Oleksandr Korzh ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, stores, and shares information when you use the Sparks mobile application ("Sparks" or the "App").

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the App.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you create or use an account, we may collect:

1.2 Content You Create

When you use Sparks, we may store content you choose to create, including:

1.3 AI Feature Usage

When you use AI-powered features, we may store:

1.4 Preferences and Device Data

We may also collect or store:

1.5 Information We Do Not Intentionally Request

Sparks is not designed to request precise location, contacts, photos, microphone, health data, advertising identifiers, or cross-app tracking data.

2. How We Use Information

We use information we collect to:

3. Third-Party Services

We use third-party service providers to operate Sparks. Depending on the feature, these providers may process some of your data on our behalf or as part of the service you request.

Service Data Involved Purpose
Google Gemini Text you submit to AI features and related generation metadata Provide AI-powered brainstorming, scoring, and creative assistance
Firebase (Google) Anonymous auth identifiers, push notification token, and SDK-related diagnostics/analytics data that may be collected by integrated Firebase services Anonymous authentication, push notifications, app diagnostics, and analytics support
Adapty Subscription status, purchase events, app account identifiers, and paywall-related subscription data Subscription management and purchase verification
Apple / Google Sign-In Authentication tokens and account identifiers used for sign-in verification Login and account authentication
Railway-hosted infrastructure Application and database data stored to operate the backend Hosting and database infrastructure

We do not sell your personal information and we do not use your data for third-party advertising or cross-app tracking.

4. AI Processing Disclosure

Some optional Sparks features send text that you choose to submit to Google's Gemini API for processing. We do not intentionally attach your email address, display name, or direct account identity to those AI prompts. However, if you include personal information in the text you submit, that information may be processed by the AI provider as part of your request.

We present an in-app consent prompt before enabling AI-powered features. If you decline, the App continues to provide guided non-AI experiences.

If you do not want text to be processed by an external AI provider, do not use the AI-powered features in the App.

5. Storage, Security, and Retention

5.1 Storage

App data is stored on our backend systems, including a PostgreSQL database hosted on Railway infrastructure. The App also stores certain data locally on your device to support authentication and offline behavior.

5.2 Local Device Storage

Sparks uses local storage technologies such as ObjectBox and secure device storage mechanisms provided by iOS and Android for tokens and cached app data.

5.3 Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect your data, including encrypted connections, secure token handling, and password hashing for email/password accounts. No system can be guaranteed to be perfectly secure.

5.4 Retention and Deletion

6. International Processing

Your information may be processed in countries other than the country where you live, depending on the location of our infrastructure and third-party service providers.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to request access, correction, deletion, or a copy of certain data. To make a request, contact us at sashakorzh.mail@gmail.com.

8. Children

Sparks is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date on this page and, where appropriate, update links or notices in the App.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact:

Oleksandr Korzh

Email: sashakorzh.mail@gmail.com

Support: https://sparks-education.app/support/