Frolic - Gamifying the Code Editor

Your Privacy Matters

At Frolic, we believe learning should be both effective and private. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our coding education platform.

We're committed to being transparent about our practices and giving you control over your data.

Information We Collect

Account Information

• Email address (for account creation and communication)
• Profile information you choose to provide
• Authentication data (encrypted passwords or OAuth tokens)

Learning Data

• Quiz responses and assessment results
• Learning progress and skill assessments
• Code you submit for practice exercises
• Interactions with our AI-powered features

Technical Information

• Device and browser information
• IP address and general location
• Usage patterns and feature interactions
• VS Code extension usage (if you use our extension)

How We Use Your Information

• Personalize Learning: Adapt content and difficulty to your skill level
• Track Progress: Show your learning journey and achievements
• Improve AI: Train our models to provide better educational content
• Platform Security: Protect against fraud and abuse
• Communication: Send important updates and educational content (you can opt out)
• Beta Improvements: Analyze usage to enhance our beta service

AI and Machine Learning

How AI Uses Your Data:

• Your learning interactions help improve our educational AI models
• Code submissions may be analyzed to provide personalized feedback
• We use aggregated, anonymized data to train better learning algorithms
• Personal information is never shared with external AI training services

Information Sharing

We don't sell your personal information. We may share information in these limited cases:

• Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate Frolic (under strict privacy agreements)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
• Business Transfers: If Frolic is acquired (you'd be notified of any changes)
• With Your Consent: Any other sharing requires your explicit permission

Data Security

We take security seriously and use industry-standard measures to protect your data:

• Encrypted data transmission and storage
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal data within our team
• Secure authentication systems

While we work hard to protect your information, no online service is 100% secure. We'll notify you promptly if we discover any significant security incidents.

Your Privacy Rights

You have control over your data:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct your information
• Deletion: Request account and data deletion
• Portability: Export your learning data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from non-essential communications

Data Retention

We keep your data only as long as needed:

• Account data: Until you delete your account
• Learning progress: To maintain your educational history
• Usage analytics: Aggregated data may be kept longer for service improvements
• Inactive accounts: We may delete accounts inactive for extended periods (with notice)

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze how you use Frolic
• Improve our service

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not work properly without them.

Children's Privacy

Frolic is designed for users 13 and older. We don't knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we've collected such information, please contact us and we'll delete it promptly.

Educational Records (FERPA)

For users in educational institutions:

• Frolic is designed for individual learners, not institutional use
• We don't access or store official educational records
• Teachers/institutions should not upload student grades or records
• For institutional partnerships, separate agreements may apply

International Users

Frolic is operated from the United States. If you're using our service from other countries, your information may be transferred to and processed in the US, where privacy laws may differ from your country's laws.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as Frolic evolves. We'll notify you of significant changes via email or through the service. The date at the top shows when this policy was last updated.

Contact Us

Have questions about privacy or want to exercise your rights? We're here to help! Contact us through our support channels within the app, and we'll respond promptly.