Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 28, 2025

1. Introduction

SAT Ascend ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you use our website and mobile application.

2. Information We Collect

  • Account Information: When you sign up, we collect your email address and role (student or parent).
  • User Content: Images of math/reading problems you upload for analysis.
  • Usage Data: Information about your interactions with the Service, such as quiz performance, time spent on questions, and features used.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device information used to access the Service.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Service.
  • Process your uploaded images via AI (OpenAI) to generate educational explanations.
  • Personalize your learning experience by tracking weak areas and suggesting drills.
  • Send you administrative messages, updates, and security alerts.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with the following service providers to operate the app:

  • Firebase (Google): For authentication, database storage, and hosting.
  • OpenAI: For processing text and images to generate tutoring content. (Data sent to OpenAI is not used to train their models under our API usage).
  • Stripe: For secure payment processing. We do not store your credit card information.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
  • Opt-out of marketing communications.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
support@satascend.com