Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 4, 2026

Introduction

BrainSpark ("we", "our", or "the app") is a general knowledge learning app developed by Somesh Arora. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use BrainSpark.

Information We Collect

BrainSpark is designed with privacy in mind. We collect minimal information:

No account required: You do not need to create an account or provide any personal information to use BrainSpark.
Local data only: All your learning progress, quiz history, XP, streaks, and preferences are stored locally on your device. We do not collect, transmit, or store this data on any server.
No analytics or tracking: We do not use any analytics SDKs, advertising identifiers, or tracking technologies.

Third-Party Services

BrainSpark uses the following third-party services to provide content:

Open Trivia Database (opentdb.com): Quiz questions are fetched from this free, public API. No personal data is sent to this service.
Wikipedia API: "Did You Know?" facts and related articles are fetched from Wikipedia's REST API. No personal data is sent.
REST Countries API (restcountries.com): Country and flag data for geography questions. No personal data is sent.
NASA APOD API (api.nasa.gov): Astronomy Picture of the Day content for science sessions. No personal data is sent.
Apple Game Center: If you choose to sign in to Game Center, your display name and scores are handled by Apple according to their privacy policy. This is optional.
Apple StoreKit: In-app purchases are processed by Apple. We do not collect or store any payment information.

Data Storage

All app data is stored locally on your device using standard iOS storage mechanisms (UserDefaults). This data includes:

Quiz session history and scores
Learning progress and XP
Selected subjects and preferences
Spaced repetition card states
Notification preferences

You can delete all your data at any time from Settings > Delete All Data within the app.

Children's Privacy

BrainSpark does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Since the app does not collect any personal information from any user, it is safe for users of all ages.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

somesh@somesharora.com