1. Who we are
FocusFriend Learning Inc. is an Ontario corporation operating FocusFriend (focusfriend.ca), an AI-powered executive function companion for students with ADHD. Our contact email is mark@focusfriend.ca.
2. What information we collect
When you sign in with Google, we receive your name and email address from Google. We store your conversations with Buddy (our AI companion) and your calendar settings (iCal feed URL) so your progress is saved between sessions. We do not collect diagnostic information, medical records, or ADHD assessments. We do not collect payment information during the beta period.
3. How we use your information
We use your email address to identify your account and control beta access. We use your conversation history to load your previous sessions when you return to FocusFriend. We use your iCal feed URL solely to retrieve your upcoming academic deadlines and display them to you. We do not sell your personal information to any third party. We do not use your information for advertising purposes.
4. AI conversations and data
Your conversations with Buddy are sent to Anthropic (the maker of Claude AI) for processing. Anthropic processes these messages to generate Buddy's responses. Please review Anthropic's privacy policy at anthropic.com/privacy. Conversation data may be used in anonymized, aggregated form to improve FocusFriend. Individual conversation content is never shared with third parties without your consent, except as required by law.
5. Children and minors
FocusFriend is intended for students aged 14 and older. Users under 18 must have parental or guardian consent to use the service. During our private beta, access is granted only to students whose parents or guardians have been contacted directly. If you believe a minor is using FocusFriend without appropriate consent, please contact us at mark@focusfriend.ca.
6. Data storage and security
Your data is stored on Supabase (supabase.com), a secure cloud database platform. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Row-level security ensures that each user can only access their own data. We do not store your Google password — authentication is handled entirely by Google.
7. iCal calendar data
If you connect your Brightspace or other LMS calendar, we store the iCal feed URL you provide. We fetch your calendar data in real time when you use FocusFriend. We do not store the contents of your calendar events permanently — only your iCal URL is saved. You can remove your iCal URL at any time from the Settings page.
8. Your rights under PIPEDA
As a Canadian resident, you have the right to access the personal information we hold about you, request corrections to your information, withdraw consent and request deletion of your account and data, and file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. To exercise any of these rights, email mark@focusfriend.ca.
9. Data deletion
You can request deletion of your account and all associated data at any time by emailing mark@focusfriend.ca. We will process deletion requests within 30 days. Deleted data cannot be recovered.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy as FocusFriend grows. We will notify beta users of material changes by email. Continued use of FocusFriend after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact us
FocusFriend Learning Inc., Oakville, Ontario, Canada. Email: mark@focusfriend.ca. Website: focusfriend.ca.