Privacy Policy

This privacy policy explains how PracticalLingo ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Phone Number

We collect your phone number solely for the purpose of authentication and account creation. This is essential for providing you access to our services and maintaining the security of your account.

Usage Data

We use Firebase Analytics to collect anonymous usage data that helps us understand how users interact with our app and improve our services. This information may include:

• App features you use
• Time spent in the app
• App performance data
• General location data (country level)
• Basic device information

This data is collected in an anonymous form and is not linked to your personal identity.

Data Storage

Your data is stored in Firebase Firestore databases located in European Union (EU) data centers. We have chosen EU data centers to ensure compliance with European data protection regulations and to provide enhanced data privacy for all our users, regardless of their location.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

1. Providing and maintaining our service
2. Managing your account and verifying your identity
3. Processing your subscription payments
4. Analyzing app usage to improve our features
5. Detecting and preventing fraud
6. Complying with legal requirements

In-App Purchases

PracticalLingo offers subscription-based features through both Google Play's billing system (for Android users) and Apple's App Store in-app purchase system (for iOS users). All payment information is handled securely by Google Play or Apple, depending on your platform. We do not store any payment details.

For Android users, payments are processed through Google Play. For iOS users, payments are processed through Apple's App Store. Each platform's respective privacy policy and terms of service apply to these transactions.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. Your phone number and usage data are stored securely using Firebase's infrastructure in EU data centers.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Firebase (Google) for analytics, authentication, and data storage
• Google Play billing for subscription management (Android)
• Apple App Store for in-app purchases (iOS)
• OpenAI for translation related features

These services may collect information as described in their respective privacy policies.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt-out of analytics collection
• Cancel your subscription
• Request information about how your data is used

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

International Users

Our app is available worldwide. By using the app, you consent to the transfer of your information to our EU-based data centers, which may have different data protection rules than your country.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy in the app and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, please contact us at:
fillets_clever0k@icloud.com

Last Updated: November 3, 2024