Privacy Policy
Last updated: 22 May 2026
OrthoQs ("we", "the app") helps you practice orthopaedic in-training exam questions. This policy explains what we collect and why. We aim to collect as little as possible.
What we collect
- Anonymous account. On first launch we create a random, anonymous account identifier (via Firebase Authentication). It contains no personal information and isn't linked to your Apple ID.
- Profile you choose to add. An optional display name and university/program. These are only shared on the leaderboard if you opt in (see below).
- University email (optional). If you choose to verify your student status, we use your university email solely to confirm its domain matches your school and grant a "verified" badge. It is handled by Firebase Authentication.
- Practice activity. Which questions you answer, whether each was correct, when you answered, and the topic — used to power your stats, the adaptive scheduler, and (in aggregate) to improve the question bank. This is tied to your anonymous account, not your identity.
- Subscription status. Whether you have an active "OrthoQs Pro" subscription. Purchases are processed by Apple; we never receive your payment card details.
Leaderboards and visibility
You are anonymous by default and do not appear on public leaderboards. If you switch to "show my name", your display name, university, and correct-answer counts become visible to other users on the rankings. You can switch back at any time.
How we use it
- To run the app — track progress, compute stats, and schedule questions.
- To show leaderboards (only with your opt-in).
- To verify student status when you provide a university email.
- To improve and expand the question bank, using aggregated practice data.
We do not sell your data or use it for third-party advertising.
Service providers
- Google Firebase (Authentication, Firestore, Hosting, Cloud Functions) stores app data on our behalf.
- Apple processes in-app subscription purchases.
Data retention and deletion
You can delete your account at any time in Settings → Account → Delete Account. This removes your profile/account record. Practice activity may be retained in anonymized, aggregated form to maintain leaderboards and improve the question bank; it is no longer linked to a profile after deletion.
Security
Data is transmitted over encrypted connections. Questions cached on your device are encrypted at rest.
Children
OrthoQs is intended for medical trainees and is not directed to children under 13.
Changes
We may update this policy; we'll revise the date above when we do.
Contact
Questions? support@orthoqs.com