Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 21, 2026

Introduction

Bitwit ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services at bit-wit.com (the "Service").

Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Password (stored securely hashed, never in plain text)

Learning Progress Data

As you use Bitwit, we collect data about your learning progress:

  • Cards you've reviewed and your responses
  • Scheduling data (when cards are due for review)
  • Mastery levels for topics and concepts
  • Study session statistics

This data is essential for the spaced repetition algorithm to work effectively and to show you your progress.

Payment Information

If you subscribe to Pro, payment is processed by Stripe. We do not store your credit card number or full payment details. We only receive:

  • Confirmation of successful payment
  • Subscription status (active, cancelled, etc.)
  • Last four digits of your card (for your reference)

Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Service, we may automatically collect:

  • Device information (browser type, operating system)
  • IP address
  • Usage data (pages visited, time spent)

We use this information to improve the Service and diagnose technical issues.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain the Service
  • Calculate optimal review schedules using spaced repetition
  • Show you your learning progress and statistics
  • Process payments and manage subscriptions
  • Send essential service communications (password resets, billing notices)
  • Respond to your support requests
  • Improve and develop new features
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

We do not use your data for:

  • Targeted advertising
  • Selling to third parties
  • Building advertising profiles

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in these circumstances:

Service Providers

We use trusted third-party services to operate Bitwit:

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) — Cloud infrastructure, including data storage (DynamoDB) and user authentication (Cognito)
  • Stripe — Payment processing for subscriptions

These providers only access your data as necessary to perform their services and are obligated to protect it.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

Business Transfers

If Bitwit is acquired or merged with another company, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

Data Retention

We retain your account and progress data as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except:

  • Anonymized, aggregated data may be retained for analytics
  • Data we're required to keep for legal or financial reasons

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

  • All data transmitted over HTTPS (TLS encryption)
  • Passwords stored using secure hashing algorithms
  • Access controls and authentication for all systems
  • Regular security reviews and updates

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we take reasonable precautions to protect your information.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data — Request a copy of the information we have about you
  • Correct inaccurate data — Update your account information at any time
  • Delete your data — Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Export your data — Request a portable copy of your progress data
  • Withdraw consent — Stop using the Service at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@bit-wit.com.

Cookies

We use essential cookies to keep you logged in and maintain your session. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.

Children's Privacy

Bitwit is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

International Users

Bitwit is operated from the United States. If you access the Service from outside the US, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@bit-wit.com