📄 Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Finwise School Ltd (we) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use the Finwise School mobile application (the “App”).

By using our App, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.

2. Company Information

• Company Name: Finwise School Ltd
• Registered In: Scotland, United Kingdom
• Company Number: SC819264
• Registered Office: Inspire Hub, Level 6, 50 Richmond St, Glasgow G1 1XU
• Contact Email: contact@finwiseschool.com

3. What Data We Collect

a. Personal Information (provided by you):

• Name
• Email address
• Mobile number

b. Usage Data (collected automatically):

• Game progress, streaks, and activity in Budget Boss
• Actions taken within the app (e.g., screens visited, taps, time spent)
• Device type, OS, crash logs, and other technical information

c. Advertising Data:

• Ad impressions and clicks
• Anonymised advertising identifiers (e.g., Google Ad)

4. How We Use Your Data

• Provide and personalise your app experience
• Track progress and streaks
• Improve features based on usage trends
• Display third-party ads via services like Google AdMob
• Monitor app performance and fix bugs

We do not sell or trade your personal data.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

• Consent: For account creation and optional features
• Legitimate Interests: For app performance, analytics, and security
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws

6. Data Sharing

We may share data with trusted third parties who support our operations, such as:

• Firebase (by Google): App performance monitoring and user authentication
• Google Analytics for Firebase: Behavioural analytics
• Google AdMob: To show in-app ads

All third parties are required to handle your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

7. Children’s Privacy

The App is designed for users aged 15 and above.

If you are under 18, you must have permission from a parent or guardian.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without appropriate consent.

8. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using cloud-based services such as Firebase and is protected by industry-standard encryption and access controls.

We take reasonable measures to prevent:

• Unauthorised access
• Loss or misuse of your data
• Unlawful processing

9. Data Retention

• As long as your account is active
• For analytics and legal compliance, where applicable

You may request deletion of your account and data at any time (see Section 11).

10. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccuracies
• Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, email us at contact@finwiseschool.com.

11. Account Deletion or Data Requests

To delete your account or request data access/correction:

📧 Email us at: contact@finwiseschool.com

We will respond within 30 days in accordance with GDPR.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be notified via:

• In-app message
• Email (if applicable)

Continued use of the App constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

• Email: contact@finwiseschool.com
• Address: Inspire Hub, Level 6, 50 Richmond St, Glasgow G1 1XU, Scotland, UK
• Company Number: SC819264