Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 8, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you use our English Learning App (the "App").

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you use our App, we may collect the following information:

• Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your email address and username.
• Learning Progress: We store your lesson progress, scores, and learning statistics to provide personalized learning experience.
• Audio Recordings: When you practice pronunciation, we temporarily process audio recordings. These recordings are not stored on our servers and are only used for immediate pronunciation feedback.

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

• Device Information: We collect device type, operating system version, and unique device identifiers to optimize app performance.
• Usage Data: We collect information about how you use the app, including features accessed, time spent, and crash reports to improve user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the App's functionality
• Track your learning progress and provide personalized recommendations
• Improve and optimize the App's performance
• Send you notifications about your learning progress (if you enable notifications)
• Respond to your support requests and communications
• Detect and prevent technical issues and security threats

3. Microphone Access

Our App requests access to your device's microphone for the following purposes:

• Pronunciation Practice: To record and analyze your pronunciation for learning purposes
• Speech Recognition: To provide real-time feedback on your speaking exercises

Important: Audio recordings are processed locally on your device or temporarily on our servers for analysis only. We do not store, share, or use your voice recordings for any other purpose. You can revoke microphone access at any time through your device settings.

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

• Data encryption during transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure server infrastructure with regular security updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Regular security audits and monitoring

Your learning data is stored on secure servers. Audio recordings are processed in real-time and are not permanently stored.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the App (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics). These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. Third-Party Services

Our App may use the following third-party services:

• Google Drive: For hosting lesson content and materials
• Analytics Services: To understand app usage and improve user experience

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

7. Children's Privacy

Our App is designed for users of all ages, including children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: You can update or correct your account information within the App
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt-Out: You can disable notifications and certain data collection features in the App settings
• Microphone Access: You can revoke microphone permissions at any time through your device settings

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the App's services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. When you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the App and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

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