Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

Pathways App ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile and web application.

Information We Collect

Account Information:

Email address (for authentication)
Password (encrypted, never stored in plain text)

Registration Information (if you register as a student):

Name, school, grade level
Phone number and date of birth
Emergency contact information
Health information (allergies, blood type) - optional

Usage Data:

Attendance records and sign-in/sign-out times
Token balances and transaction history
Task completion records
Messages sent within the app

Camera Permission

Our app uses your device's camera solely for scanning QR codes to facilitate sign-in/sign-out tracking. We do not:

Take photos or record videos
Access your camera roll or photo library
Store any images captured by the camera
Use facial recognition or any biometric data

How We Use Your Information

To provide and maintain our service
To manage your account and registration
To track attendance and participation
To award and manage tokens/rewards
To facilitate communication between students and advisors
To provide emergency contact information when needed

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a trusted cloud database provider. We implement:

Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
Row-level security policies to protect your data
Secure authentication with email verification
Regular security audits

Cookies and Local Storage

The web version of our application uses local storage to maintain your authentication session. We do not use tracking cookies or any third-party analytics cookies.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties. Your information may be shared with:

Authorized advisors and administrators within the Pathways program
Emergency contacts (only in emergency situations)
Transit authorities (bus pass code only, for transportation purposes)

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

Children's Privacy

Our service is designed for use by students, which may include minors. Parental or guardian permission is required before a student can use the app. We collect only the information necessary to provide our educational support services, with appropriate consent from guardians where required.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent at any time

Changes to This Policy

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

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: admin@pathways.com