Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 16, 2026

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us when you create an account, use our services, or communicate with us. This includes:

  • Account Data: Name, email address, and profile information you provide during registration
  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our platform, including projects, tasks, and time tracking data
  • Device Information: Browser type, IP address, and device identifiers
  • Communication Data: Records of correspondence when you contact our support team

2. Google Sign-In Data

Our application offers sign-in via Google OAuth. When you choose to sign in with Google, we access and process the following data from your Google account:

  • Data Accessed: Your email address, display name, and profile picture, obtained through the openid, email, and profile OAuth scopes
  • Purpose: This data is used solely for account creation and authentication. We do not use your Google data for advertising, analytics, or any purpose beyond identifying and authenticating your account
  • Storage: Your Google profile data is encrypted at rest and associated with your Answer Key Systems account. We store only the minimum information necessary for authentication
  • Sharing: Your Google account data is not shared with any third parties. It is used exclusively within our platform for authentication purposes
  • Retention: Your Google profile data is retained for as long as your account remains active. Upon account deletion, all associated Google data is deleted within 30 days
  • Revocation: You can revoke our access to your Google account data at any time by visiting your Google Account permissions page. Revoking access will prevent future sign-ins via Google but will not delete your existing Answer Key Systems account

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Process and complete transactions
  • Send you technical notices and support messages
  • Respond to your comments and questions
  • Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • With your consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information
  • Service providers: With trusted third parties who assist us in operating our platform (e.g., hosting, authentication via Google OAuth)
  • Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business transfers: In connection with any merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

  • Encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL
  • Secure storage of passwords using industry-standard hashing algorithms
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls limiting who can view your data

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We will retain and use your information as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal requirements
  • Portability: Request your data in a portable format
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below.

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights

9. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
  • The right to withdraw consent at any time
  • The right to object to automated decision-making and profiling

Legal Basis for Processing: We process your data based on: (a) your consent, (b) performance of a contract with you, (c) compliance with legal obligations, and (d) our legitimate interests in providing and improving our services.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. We take appropriate safeguards to require that your personal information will remain protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy, including standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities.

11. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain your session and authentication state
  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze how our platform is used

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our platform.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.

13. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete such information from our systems.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Answer Key Systems
Email: support@answerkeysystems.com