Privacy & Terms

In plain language: App Hive does not collect student data, does not sell personal information, and is designed for school use. Teachers control what they publish, published apps are public by link, and all users are responsible for the content and code they share.

This page explains how App Hive handles data and outlines the expectations for using the platform. App Hive is designed to be teacher-friendly, school-appropriate, and transparent.

Privacy Policy

Effective date: January 19, 2026
Last updated: March 2, 2026

What App Hive Is

App Hive is a teacher tool for publishing simple classroom web apps. Teachers paste HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create an app and share a link with students.

Information We Collect

App Hive collects only what is needed to run the service:

• Account information — Basic information from Google Sign-In authentication, including a unique user ID, email address, and display name.
• Profile information — Optional details you choose to share, such as a profile photo, bio, website link, or public contact email.
• App content — App titles, descriptions, settings, and the code you choose to publish.
• Uploaded images — Images you upload, such as profile photos, app icons, or social images.
• Usage data — Page view counts and search queries used to operate and improve the service. This data is not used for advertising.

What App Hive Does Not Collect

• App Hive is not designed to collect student personal information.
• App Hive does not collect names, email addresses, student IDs, photos, recordings, or location data from students.
• App Hive does not sell personal information.

Teachers should not publish apps that ask students for personal or identifying information.

Google User Data

App Hive uses Google Sign-In for authentication. When you sign in with Google, App Hive receives only your basic profile information: your name, email address, and profile photo (if you have one set). App Hive does not request access to Google Drive, Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, or any other Google services.

How this data is used:
Your name and email address are used to create and maintain your App Hive account, display your profile, and allow you to manage your apps. Your profile photo, if provided, may be displayed on your public profile page if you enable public listing.

Data sharing:
App Hive does not sell, rent, or share your Google account information with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes. Your data is only shared with Google Firebase (our infrastructure provider) for the purpose of operating the service, as described under Data Storage and Security below.

AI and machine learning:
App Hive does not use Google user data to develop, improve, or train artificial intelligence or machine learning models.

Student Privacy and School Compliance

App Hive is a tool for teachers only. Students do not create App Hive accounts. Student interaction is limited to using apps shared by their teacher via a direct link — no login or account is required or permitted for students.

• App Hive does not knowingly collect, store, or process student data.
• Apps published on App Hive must not require student logins or accounts.
• Because students do not have accounts and App Hive does not handle student records, it is designed to align with school privacy expectations, including COPPA and FERPA. Compliance obligations under these laws rest with the teacher and school district, not App Hive.

Public and Private Content

• Apps published on App Hive are public to anyone with the link.
• Apps can be hidden from public listings if the teacher turns off public listing.
• Teacher profile pages may be public or private, depending on profile settings.
• Teachers control what they publish and what is shared publicly.

How We Use Your Data

App Hive uses collected information only to:

• Create and maintain your account and dashboard.
• Display your apps, profile, and settings.
• Sync your content across devices.
• Operate, maintain, and improve the platform.

App Hive processes personal data solely for the purpose of providing the service requested by users. Your data is never used for advertising or sold to third parties.

Data Storage and Security

App Hive is built on Google Firebase, a platform operated by Google LLC.

• Authentication, database storage, and file storage are handled by Firebase Authentication, Firestore, and Firebase Storage.
• Data is stored and processed in the United States in Google-operated data centers.
• Security rules restrict who can read, write, or modify apps, profiles, and uploaded files.
• Administrative access: Information you submit to App Hive — such as account details, profile information, app content, and uploaded files — may be accessed by the site administrator solely for purposes of operating, supporting, moderating, and maintaining the service. Passwords are managed by Google and are never visible to the site administrator.
• No online system is completely secure. If a data breach is detected, affected users will be notified within 24 hours.

Data Retention and Deletion

App Hive retains your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the service.

To request deletion of your account and data, email tony@learninginhand.com. Deletion requests will be honored within 7 days of receipt. Upon deletion:

• Your account, profile information, and app content will be permanently removed from active systems.
• Backup retention: App Hive maintains automated database backups for up to 90 days for disaster recovery purposes. Deleted data may remain in these backups for up to 90 days before being permanently purged. These backups are not accessible to users and are used solely for system recovery.

Retention beyond 7 days may apply only where required for legal, security, or operational purposes.

Cookies and Analytics

App Hive uses a session cookie solely to keep you signed in. No advertising cookies, tracking cookies, or third-party analytics scripts are used. App Hive does not track individual students and does not collect student personal data.

Third-Party Services

App Hive uses Google Firebase for authentication, database storage, and file storage. These services are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

If an app embeds third-party content or scripts, the app creator is responsible for ensuring those services are appropriate for school use and comply with applicable privacy requirements.

Your Rights

You have control over your content:

• Edit or delete apps at any time from your dashboard.
• Download all of your app data as a ZIP file at any time from your dashboard.
• Update or remove profile information in your account settings.
• Request complete account deletion by emailing tony@learninginhand.com.

Terms of Service

Last updated: January 19, 2026

Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account or using App Hive, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the service.

Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to create an App Hive account. Account creation and app publishing are available by invitation only and may be limited to approved users.

Your Content and Code

App Hive allows you to publish web apps by uploading or pasting HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

• Code you publish is made publicly accessible at a shareable link.
• Anyone with the link may view or use your app.

You are solely responsible for:

• The code you publish.
• The content your app displays.
• Any data your app collects, transmits, or stores.

Acceptable Use

Apps published on App Hive must meet the following expectations:

• School-appropriate content — Apps must be suitable for a K–12 educational setting.
• No student data collection — Apps must not collect, request, store, or track student personal information. This includes names, email addresses, IDs, photos, recordings, or precise location data.
• No tracking or surveillance — Apps must not include trackers, pixels, fingerprinting, hidden analytics, advertising scripts, or similar technologies that monitor users.
• No circumvention of safeguards — Apps may not attempt to bypass school filters, network restrictions, device management systems, or security controls.
• No harmful or deceptive code — Apps may not include malware, phishing, deceptive behavior, unauthorized access attempts, or code that exploits vulnerabilities.
• Respect for rights — Apps must not violate privacy, copyright, or intellectual property rights.

Embedded and Third-Party Content

If your app includes embedded content, external scripts, or third-party services, you are responsible for ensuring:

• The content is appropriate for school use.
• The service complies with applicable privacy laws and school requirements.
• You follow the third party's terms of service and privacy policies.

Backups and Availability

• You are responsible for maintaining backups of your app code and project details.
• App Hive is provided on an as-is and as-available basis.
• Uptime and data retention are not guaranteed.

Reporting and Enforcement

If you believe an app violates these Terms or poses a risk, report it using the Email Tony link on the site.

App Hive may remove or disable access to any app or account, with or without notice, if it is believed to violate these Terms or create risk for users.

Limitation of Liability

Tony Vincent is not liable for loss of data, loss of code, or damages resulting from use of the service.

Changes to These Terms

These policies may be updated as App Hive evolves. Continued use of the service after changes means you accept the updated Terms.

If you have questions about privacy or terms, please contact Tony Vincent at tony@learninginhand.com.