Common questions about GC Prep. Still need a hand? Email
support@gcprep.app — we reply within 48 hours.
Account
How do I create an account?
Open /profile and choose Sign In. You can sign in with email + password (we email
you a one-time setup link) or with your Google account. Either path works the same; pick whichever you'll
remember. We never see your Google password — Google authenticates you and tells us only your email +
display name.
I forgot my password.
On the login wall at /profile tap Forgot password? — we'll
email a reset link. If you signed in with Google originally, there's no GC Prep password to reset; sign in
with the same Google account again.
How do I delete my account?
Sign in to /profile, scroll to the Account tab, and tap
Delete my account. You enter a 7-day soft-delete grace period during which signing back in
cancels the deletion. After 7 days, your personal data is permanently removed within 30 days. Aggregate quiz
analytics + already-issued certificates are retained per Section 10b of the Terms.
How do I export my data (DSAR)?
From /profile Account tab, tap Export my data. We email a JSON
archive within 24 hours containing your profile, quiz sessions, study time, points, certificates, and
entitlements. Per Privacy Policy Section 6.
Payments
I just paid but my access isn't showing.
Stripe sends us a webhook within ~60 seconds of purchase to unlock your access. Refresh
/profile after a minute. If it's been more than 5 minutes, email
support@gcprep.app with your purchase email and we'll resolve
manually.
Can I get a refund?
Yes — we offer a 7-day no-questions-asked refund window from the date of purchase. Email
support@gcprep.app with your purchase email. Lifetime SKUs reviewed
case-by-case after the 7-day window. Per Terms Section 6.
What does the DMV Bundle include?
The DMV Bundle includes exactly three states: Maryland (MHIC), Virginia (DPOR), and DC (HIC + GC/CM). It
does NOT include Facility, NJ, NY, or PA — each of those is a separate purchase. Pricing: $59.98
lifetime (Buy 2 Get 3) or $39.98 for 120-day access.
Why is the payment processed by Stripe?
Stripe is our PCI-compliant payment processor. Card data never touches our servers. We receive only a
confirmation that you paid + which product, never your card number, expiration, or CVV. Same as how almost
every modern web app handles payments.
Studying
Is my progress saved if I close the app?
Yes. We save your position after every answer. When you reopen, you'll see "You were on question N of M in
[Section]" with a Resume option. Works across devices — sign in on a phone, switch to a laptop, pick
up where you left off.
My streak says 0 — what happened?
Streaks reset if you don't answer at least one question per day (UTC midnight). Honor Roll snapshots
monthly — even if your streak resets, your past Honor Roll entries persist. To rebuild: answer at
least one question every day.
Why are my points different from yesterday?
Points compound. The total visible at any time is your lifetime total. Streak bonuses, perfect-section
bonuses, and Honor Roll qualifiers all add to it. If your total ever DECREASES, that's a bug — email
support@gcprep.app with a screenshot.
Is this study guide enough to pass the exam?
GC Prep is a best-effort study guide based on publicly available licensing material. It is NOT legal
authority and we do NOT guarantee you will pass any exam. Real exams may include topics not covered here,
and licensing rules change. Always verify current state requirements directly with the licensing authority.
See Terms Section 2 for the full positioning.
Certificates
When do I get a certificate?
A certificate is issued automatically when you reach 100% completion across all paid sections of a state
module. View your certificates at /profile → Certificates tab. They're
print-friendly and shareable.
How do I share or print my certificate?
From the Certificates tab, tap Download (PNG) or Share (Android share sheet). Each certificate has a public
verification URL like gcprep.app/verify/<uuid> — anyone with the URL can confirm
authenticity. No personal info beyond display name + module + date is shown.
I want to change the name on my certificate.
Names are frozen at issuance — the certificate's display_name is set at the moment
we issue it and cannot be edited (per Architecture — preserves verifiability). If there's a typo or
you used the wrong account, email support@gcprep.app and we'll
discuss reissuance.
Privacy & Deletion
What data do you collect?
Email, display name, quiz progress (sections + scores), study time, points, streaks, certificates,
entitlements (which products you bought). No location, no photos, no contacts, no device fingerprinting.
Full enumeration in the Privacy Policy Section 2.
Who do you share my data with?
Four third parties: Supabase (database + auth hosting), Stripe (payments
only), Resend (transactional emails like password reset + DSAR delivery), and
Sentry (crash diagnostics). We do NOT sell your data. We do NOT use advertising trackers.
See Privacy Policy.
Technical
Is this an Android app?
Yes — the GC Prep Android app is a Trusted Web Activity (TWA) wrapping the same content as
gcprep.app. Same login, same modules, same purchases. Web-side updates push to all TWA users
automatically; only major shell changes require a Play Store update.
Does it work offline?
Yes — cached questions can be answered offline. Results queue locally and sync when you reconnect.
From /profile Account tab, you can choose which modules to cache for offline use.
Look for the orange offline banner across the top when you're disconnected.
How do I switch to Spanish?
On a phone: set device language to Spanish (Configuración → Idioma → Español). The app follows
your device locale. On the web: tap the language switcher in the top nav. Spanish content includes all
questions, options, and explanations across the 6 main sims.