Privacy and Your Homework: How Solva Protects Your Data

Privacy is a fundamental concern when using any educational technology, especially when it involves your homework and academic work. This guide explains how Solva protects your privacy and keeps your data secure.

Why Privacy Matters for Homework

Your homework contains personal academic information:

Your learning level: Shows what you're studying
Your struggles: Reveals areas where you need help
Your progress: Tracks your academic development
Personal context: May include personal examples or information

This information should remain private and secure.

Solva's Privacy-First Approach

Solva is designed with privacy as a core principle, not an afterthought.

No Account Required

What this means:

You can use Solva without creating an account
No email address needed
No phone number required
No personal information collected

Why it matters:

Less data collected means less risk
No account means no account breaches
Start using immediately without sign-up
Complete anonymity if desired

Local Data Storage

What this means:

All your data stays on your device
Solutions are saved locally
History is stored on your phone/tablet
Nothing is uploaded to external servers permanently

Why it matters:

You control your data completely
No risk of server breaches affecting you
Works offline for saved solutions
Delete app = delete all data

What Data is Stored (and Where)

On Your Device

Stored locally:

Solution history: Problems you've solved and their solutions
App preferences: Settings and customization choices
Saved solutions: Solutions you've marked to save
Learning progress: Your usage patterns (device-only)

Benefits:

Fast access without internet
Complete control over your data
No external storage risks
Privacy by design

Temporary Processing

What happens when you solve a problem:

Image/text sent: Your problem is sent to AI service for processing
Solution generated: AI creates step-by-step solution
Solution returned: You receive the solution
Data not stored: Problem and solution not saved on servers permanently

Important: Images are processed but not stored on our servers after processing completes.

What Data is NOT Collected

Solva does NOT collect:

Personal information: Name, email, phone number
Location data: Where you use the app
Browsing history: What you do outside the app
Device identifiers: For tracking purposes
Usage patterns: For advertising or marketing
Academic information: For data mining or research

Camera and Photo Library Permissions

Why Permissions Are Needed

Solva requests camera and photo library access to:

Scan homework problems: Take photos of your homework
Select images: Choose existing photos from your gallery
Process problems: Analyze images to understand problems

How Permissions Are Used

Camera:

Only active when you choose to scan
Images processed locally first
Sent to AI service only for solution generation
Not stored on servers after processing

Photo Library:

Only accessed when you choose to select an image
Same processing as camera images
No access to other photos
No scanning of your entire library

You Control Permissions

Grant or deny: You decide what permissions to allow
Change anytime: Adjust permissions in device settings
Use alternatives: Can type problems instead of scanning

AI Processing and Privacy

How AI Processing Works

When you submit a problem:

Problem sent: Image or text sent to AI service
Processing: AI analyzes and generates solution
Solution returned: You receive step-by-step solution
Data handling: Problem not stored permanently

Privacy Protections

What we do:

Process problems securely
Don't store problems after processing
Don't use problems for AI training
Don't share problems with third parties

What we don't do:

Store your homework problems
Use your problems to train AI models
Share problems with advertisers
Create profiles based on your problems

Data Security Measures

Encryption

In transit: Data encrypted when sent to AI service
Secure connections: Uses HTTPS for all communications
Industry standards: Follows security best practices

Access Controls

Limited access: Only necessary data is processed
No permanent storage: Problems deleted after processing
Secure infrastructure: AI service uses secure servers

Regular Security Updates

App updates: Regular security improvements
Vulnerability patches: Quick response to security issues
Best practices: Following industry security standards

Your Rights and Control

Complete Control

You have complete control over your data:

Delete anytime: Uninstall app to delete all data
Clear history: Remove solution history within app
No tracking: No cross-app or cross-device tracking
No sharing: Your data isn't shared with third parties

Transparency

Clear policies: Privacy policy explains everything
No hidden practices: All data practices disclosed
Easy to understand: Written in plain language
Regular updates: Policy updated when practices change

Comparison with Other Apps

Traditional Homework Apps

Often require:

Account creation with email
Personal information collection
Data stored on external servers
Usage tracking for analytics
Data sharing with third parties

Solva's Approach

Instead offers:

No account needed
No personal information required
Local data storage only
No usage tracking
No data sharing

Privacy for Students

School Policies

Important considerations:

Check your school's policy on homework helpers
Some schools have restrictions on AI tools
Understand academic integrity policies
Use tools appropriately and ethically

Parental Concerns

For parents:

No personal information collected from children
No account creation required
Complete data control
Easy to monitor usage
Can delete all data instantly

Best Practices for Privacy

While Using Solva

Be mindful of content: Don't include sensitive personal information in problems
Review solutions: Check that solutions don't reveal unintended information
Clear history regularly: Remove old solutions periodically
Use secure networks: When possible, use secure Wi-Fi

General Privacy Tips

Keep app updated: Updates often include security improvements
Review permissions: Periodically check what permissions are granted
Understand policies: Read privacy policy to stay informed
Ask questions: Contact support if you have privacy concerns

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my homework data safe?

Yes. All data is stored locally on your device. Problems are processed but not stored on servers permanently.

Do you sell my data?

No. We don't collect data to sell, and we don't share your homework problems with anyone.

Can I delete my data?

Yes. Simply uninstall the app to delete all data, or clear history within the app.

Do you track my usage?

No. We don't track how you use the app for advertising or marketing purposes.

Is my data encrypted?

Yes. Data is encrypted when sent for processing and uses secure connections.

What if I don't want to grant camera permission?

You can type problems instead of scanning. Camera permission is optional.

Contact and Support

Privacy Questions

If you have questions about privacy:

Read the privacy policy: Comprehensive information available
Contact support: Email privacy@solva.help
Check FAQ: Common questions answered
Stay informed: Policy updates communicated clearly

Conclusion

Privacy is fundamental to Solva's design. We believe you should be able to get homework help without compromising your privacy. By storing data locally, not requiring accounts, and processing problems securely without permanent storage, Solva provides powerful homework help while protecting your privacy.

Your homework is personal, and it should stay that way. Solva is designed to help you learn while keeping your academic work private and secure.

Ready to try Solva? Experience homework help that respects your privacy. No account required, local data storage, and secure processing. Download Solva today and see how privacy-focused homework help works.