Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 30, 2024

Welcome to SofiaIQ ("we", "our", "us"), owned and operated by PrecIQ LLC. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the "App"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.


1. Introduction

SofiaIQ, owned by PrecIQ LLC, is a mobile application designed for learners of programming, allowing users to post their own code and engage with a community of fellow learners. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information. PrecIQ LLC is committed to complying with applicable data protection laws and ensuring your privacy is protected.

2. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services to you. The types of information we collect include:

a. Personal Information

When you register for and use the App, we may collect personal information that can be used to identify you, such as:

b. Content You Provide

c. Usage Information

We may collect information about how you access and use the App, including:

d. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our App and hold certain information. You can instruct your device to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including:

a. To Provide and Maintain Our Service

b. To Improve Our Service

c. To Communicate with You

d. For Security and Protection

e. To Comply with Legal Obligations

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

a. With Service Providers

We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our service, provide the service on our behalf, perform service-related services, or assist us in analyzing how our service is used. These third parties have access to your personal information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

b. For Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

c. With Your Consent

We may disclose your personal information for any other purpose with your consent.

d. Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

5. User-Generated Content and Intellectual Property

a. Ownership

You retain ownership of any content you post on the App, including code snippets and comments (collectively, "User Content"). However, by submitting User Content, you grant PrecIQ LLC a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, display, and perform the content in connection with the App's operation and promotion.

b. Usage Rights

PrecIQ LLC reserves the right to use any materials you add to the App without restrictions. This includes, but is not limited to, the right to modify, distribute, and create derivative works based on your content.

c. Restrictions on Sharing

Users are prohibited from sharing materials within the App without explicit written permission from the content owner (you, the user). Unauthorized sharing of materials is strictly forbidden and may result in suspension or termination of your account.

6. User Responsibilities

By using the App, you agree to:

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our App is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a child under 13, we will delete such information from our records.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your country of residence. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your own.

11. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

a. Access and Portability

You can request access to the personal information we hold about you and request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

b. Correction and Deletion

You can request that we correct any inaccurate personal information we hold about you or delete your personal information under certain conditions.

c. Objection and Restriction

You may have the right to object to or restrict certain types of processing of your personal information.

d. Withdrawal of Consent

If you have provided consent for any processing of your personal information, you can withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

12. Third-Party Services

Our App may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

14. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

a. No Warranty

Our App is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. PrecIQ LLC does not warrant that the App will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

b. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall PrecIQ LLC, its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

15. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless PrecIQ LLC and its affiliates, licensors, and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees arising out of or relating to your violation of this Privacy Policy or your use of the App, including, but not limited to, your User Content.

16. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where PrecIQ LLC is established, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected]


Effective Date: This Privacy Policy is effective as of April 27, 2024.

Please Note: This Privacy Policy does not create any third-party beneficiary rights. If any provision of this Privacy Policy is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced to the fullest extent under law.


Consent

By using our App, you hereby consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.


Additional Information for Compliance with Specific Laws

Depending on your location and the regions where our App is available, we may include additional sections or information to comply with specific data protection regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for European users or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for users in California, USA. We encourage you to review any supplemental policies provided.


Data Protection Officer (DPO)

For any data protection inquiries, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:


Cookies Policy

We use cookies to enhance your experience. Please refer to our Cookies Policy for detailed information about the types of cookies we use and your choices regarding cookies.


Children’s Data

If we become aware that personal information from users under the age of 13 has been collected without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as possible.


Accessibility

PrecIQ LLC is committed to ensuring that our App is accessible to as many users as possible, including those with disabilities. If you encounter any accessibility issues or have suggestions to improve the accessibility of our services, please contact us.


Feedback

We welcome your feedback and suggestions on how we can improve our Privacy Policy and our App. Please feel free to contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.


Summary

This Privacy Policy serves to inform you about how PrecIQ LLC handles your personal data through the use of SofiaIQ. We prioritize your privacy and are dedicated to maintaining your trust by handling your information responsibly. Please take the time to understand how your data is managed and feel free to reach out with any concerns or questions.