Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 2026
Company: Hephra, Inc.
Website: https://www.hephratools.com
Hephra, Inc. ("we," "'us," or "our") operates the Hephra mobile application (the "App). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information from users of the App, with special attention to how we protect the privacy of children under 13 years of age.
Hephra is designed for children in grades K-9 and is subject to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
Contact Information
Hephra, Inc. Email: james@hephratools.com
Privacy Policy URL: https://www.hephratools.com/privacy-policy
For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at the email address above.
Information We Collect
Information Provided by Parents
Before a child can use Hephra, we require a parent or guardian to provide:
Information Collected During Use
Information We Do NOT Collect
We do not collect precise geolocation data
We do not collect contact lists or address books
We do not collect audio or video recordings (only still photos of math problems)
We do not collect or store audio recordings
We do not use cookies or tracking pixels
We do not serve behavioral or targeted advertising
Third-Party Services
We share information with the following third-party services to operate Hephra. These providers only access information necessary to perform their services and are bound by confidentiality obligations.
Third-Party Data Practices
Google: Subject to Google's Privacy Policy
RevenueCat: Subject to RevenueCat's Privacy Policy
Supabase: Subject to Supabase's Privacy Policy
Sentry: Subject to Sentry's Privacy Policy
Data Retention
Parental Rights Under COPPA
As a parent or guardian, you have the right to:
Review Your Child's Information - You can view all information associated with your child's profile in the App's Settings screen.
Delete Your Child's Information - You can delete your account and all associated child data at any time. This permanently deletes all parent account data, child profiles, usage history, and device sessions:
Open the App
Go to Settings
Tap "Delete Account"
Confirm Deletion
Refuse Further Collection - You can stop all data collection by:
Deleting your account (see above)
Uninstalling the App
Request Information - To request a copy of your child's personal information or ask questions about our data practices, contact us at james@hephratools.com
Consent Process
Before any data collection occurs, we require:
Parent email verification - We send a confirmation email to verify the parent's identity
Explicit consent checkbox - Parents must check a box confirming they consent to data collection
COPPA consent recording - We record the consent timestamp and IP address as required by law
Children cannot use the camera or any data-collecting features until a parent completes this process.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information, including:
Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
Secure cloud infrastructure (Supabase, Vercel)
Row-level security in our database
No storage of photos after processing
Authentication required for all account access
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes to how we collect, use, or share children's personal information, we will:
Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Notify parents via the email address on file
Require re-consent if the changes are significant
California Residents
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). However, COPPA provides the primary framework for how we handle children's data. Contact us at james@hephratools.com for California-specific requests.
International Users
Hephra is operated from the United States. If you are accessing the App from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.
Questions or Concerns
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: james@hephratools.com
We will respond to all inquiries within 30 days.
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) as amended in 2025.