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Data protection notes – Scholaris

Supplementary notes to the general Data protection for the Scholaris app (Learning & Studying) by Christian Tonke. One section per module: what is stored locally, which permissions are used and why, and whether data leaves the device.

Contents

Modules

Controller

Christian Tonke
Adelheider Str. 258
27755 Delmenhorst
Germany
Email: christian@tonke.de

Applies to all modules

  • No user account. Scholaris does not require registration, an email address or signing in with me. I don't know who uses the app.
  • Local only. All content lives in a local SQLite database inside your device's private app container; particularly sensitive fields are additionally encrypted with AES-256-GCM, with the key in the keychain (iOS Keychain or Android Keystore). Deleting the app removes this data.
  • No server of mine. Scholaris has no server of its own. The only network connection is purchasing and verifying the subscription via StoreKit 2 (Apple) or Google Play Billing (expo-iap) — Apple's/Google's own privacy terms apply there as well.
  • Sharing only by you. Exports, backups and reports (PDF/ZIP/CSV) are only ever shared through the system share sheet, when you trigger it yourself.
  • Subscription. Scholaris is a subscription (€3.99/month, €34.99/year) with a free basic tier; purchase and management run entirely through Apple/Google — I never see any payment details.

1. Courses & Notes

Local only – data leaves the device only if you share or back it up yourself

What is stored locally: Courses, dates, notes, timestamps, whiteboard photos, optional lecture recording.

Permissions: Camera, photos, microphone, notifications.

2. Flashcards & Review

Local only – data leaves the device only if you share or back it up yourself

What is stored locally: Cards, decks, SM-2 schedule, ratings, card photos.

Permissions: Camera, photos, notifications.

3. Question Bank & Mock Exam

Local only – data leaves the device only if you share or back it up yourself

What is stored locally: Questions, answers, attempts, scores, mistake list.

Permissions: –.

4. Explain & Understand

Local only – data leaves the device only if you share or back it up yourself

What is stored locally: Topics, explanation texts, gaps, self-rating, memory-palace routes.

Permissions: –.

5. Formulas & Sketches

Local only – data leaves the device only if you share or back it up yourself

What is stored locally: Formulas, variables, OCR text (on-device), sketches, formula photos.

Permissions: Camera, photos.

6. Sources & Citations

Local only – data leaves the device only if you share or back it up yourself

What is stored locally: Bibliographic details, quotes, pages, comments.

Permissions: –.

7. Practice & Proof of Learning

Local only – data leaves the device only if you share or back it up yourself

What is stored locally: Routines, study times, micro-lessons, certificates/grades (+ scans).

Permissions: Notifications.

8. Speech & Presentation

Local only – data leaves the device only if you share or back it up yourself

What is stored locally: Vocabulary, reference/own recordings, scripts, words per minute, texts.

Permissions: Microphone.

App stores

Scholaris is distributed through the Apple App Store and Google Play. The terms of service and privacy policy of Apple or Google apply to the payment process and billing.

Legal basis

Local processing on your device: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of the contract/use of the app) or legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). Any voluntary sharing (export, share sheet) happens at your own initiative.

Your rights

Since all content lives exclusively on your device, you can view, change, export or delete it yourself at any time (app settings or uninstalling). For questions about this processing, reach me at christian@tonke.de.