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Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 28, 2026
Academic Beast LLC ("we", "us", or "our") operates the Science Bowl Coach mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our App.
Information We Do Not Collect
Science Bowl Coach is designed with privacy in mind. We do not collect, store, or transmit any personally identifiable information. Specifically:
- We do not require account creation or login
- We do not collect your name, email address, or contact information
- We do not track your location
- We do not collect usage analytics or behavioral data
- We do not share any data with third parties for advertising
Microphone Access
Science Bowl Coach requests access to your device's microphone solely for the Buzz-In feature in Listen Mode. When you press the Buzz button, the app uses your microphone to capture your spoken answer (W, X, Y, Z, or the answer text).
- Microphone audio is processed entirely on your device
- Your spoken answers are never transmitted to our servers or any third party
- Audio is not stored or saved after the answer is processed
- You can deny microphone permission and still use all other app features
Speech Recognition
The App uses Apple's built-in Speech Recognition framework (SFSpeechRecognizer) to transcribe your spoken answers. This processing occurs on-device or through Apple's servers as part of iOS, subject to Apple's Privacy Policy. We do not receive or store any transcription data.
Subscription Data
Subscription purchases are processed entirely by Apple through the App Store. We do not receive or store your payment information, Apple ID, or purchase history. Subscription status is verified directly through Apple's StoreKit framework on your device.
Data Storage
The following data is stored locally on your device only and is never transmitted:
- Quiz session scores and statistics
- First launch date (used to calculate your free trial period)
- App preferences and settings
This data stays on your device and is deleted when you uninstall the app.
Children's Privacy
Science Bowl Coach is intended for use by middle school students and their coaches. The App does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Since we collect no personal information from any users, the App is compliant with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act).
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Academic Beast LLC
Email: support@academicbeastllc.com
Website: academicbeastllc.com
This privacy policy was written for the Science Bowl Coach iOS application published by Academic Beast LLC on the Apple App Store.