Ollie - Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 9, 2026

Overview

Ollie Tutor ("the App") is an educational tutoring application designed for children in grades K-6. We are committed to protecting children's privacy in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

COPPA Compliance

This App is designed for use by children under 13 years of age and fully complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not collect, use, or disclose personal information from children. No account creation is required. No personal identifiers (name, age, email, phone number, photo, location) are ever collected, stored, or transmitted.

How the App Works

Ollie is an AI-powered educational tutor. Children interact with "Ollie the Owl" by speaking or typing questions. Here is how data flows:

Information We Collect

From children: None. We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, photos, geolocation, or any other personally identifiable information from children.

Local data: The App stores learning progress (grade level, exercise scores, streak counts, badges) in the device's local storage. This data never leaves the device and is not accessible to us.

How We Use Information

Transcribed text is sent to Google AI solely to generate age-appropriate educational responses. Our proxy server does not store, log, or retain any conversation content. Server logs contain only metadata (model name, response time, HTTP status) and are automatically deleted within 24 hours.

Third-Party Services

Google AI (Gemini): Transcribed text is processed by Google's Generative AI API to generate tutoring responses. No child names, identifiers, or device information are included in API requests. Google's Privacy Policy applies to their processing of this data.

We do not use any advertising services, analytics trackers, social media integrations, or third-party SDKs that collect personal information.

Data Storage and Security

All learning progress is stored locally on the device. No child data is transmitted to or stored on external servers. All network communication uses HTTPS encryption. The parent dashboard is protected by a PIN that is stored as a SHA-256 hash — the plain-text PIN is never stored or logged.

Parental Rights

Parents and guardians have the right to:

Parental Consent

The App requires verifiable parental consent before first use. A parent or guardian must confirm their identity and agree to this privacy policy through the in-app consent screen. No app functionality is accessible until consent is provided.

Changes to This Policy

We will notify users of any material changes to this policy through the app. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

For questions about this privacy policy, to exercise parental rights, or to report a concern, contact us at: privacy@ollietutor.com