Privacy Policy

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account with PractApp, we collect the following information:

• Email address - Used for account authentication and communication
• Full name - Used for personalization and account management
• Native language - Used to customize your learning experience
• Target language - Used to provide relevant lessons and content
• Language proficiency level - Used to tailor difficulty and progression

2.2 Third-Party Authentication

If you choose to sign in using Google OAuth, we receive your full name and email address directly from Google. We do not store any additional information from your Google account.

2.3 Learning Progress Data

We automatically track your learning activities to help you monitor your progress:

• Number of sentences translated (tracked daily, weekly, and monthly)
• Learning streaks and consistency patterns
• Lessons and levels completed
• Translation accuracy metrics
• Overall performance statistics

2.4 Audio Data Processing

When you use our speech-to-text features for pronunciation practice:

• Audio recordings are processed locally on your device
• Audio data is immediately deleted after conversion to text
• Only the converted text is sent to our servers for accuracy analysis
• No audio recordings are stored on our servers or databases

2.5 Technical Information

We collect minimal technical information necessary for service operation:

• Online/offline status of your device
• Basic app functionality data

2.6 Information We Do Not Collect

We deliberately do not collect:

• Location data or GPS coordinates
• Gender information
• Payment or billing information (currently)
• Device model, IP address, or operating system details
• Crash logs or diagnostic data
• Browsing history or behavior outside our app
• Cookies, trackers, or third-party analytics

3.1 Service Provision and Personalization

We use your information to:

• Authenticate your account and provide secure access
• Personalize your learning experience based on your native and target languages
• Track and display your progress to help you stay motivated
• Generate appropriate content suited to your proficiency level
• Maintain account functionality across your devices

3.2 Communication

We may use your email address to:

• Send important updates about our Service
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Notify you of significant changes to our terms or policies
• Send occasional product announcements (you may opt out at any time)

3.3 Service Improvement

We analyze usage patterns internally to:

• Improve our Service functionality
• Enhance user experience and interface design
• Develop new features and learning content
• Ensure optimal app performance

3.4 Future Monetization

As we develop our business model, we may introduce premium subscriptions with enhanced features. Any changes to data usage for payment processing will be clearly communicated through policy updates.

4.1 No Data Selling

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for any purpose.

4.2 No Third-Party Sharing

We do not share your personal data with external companies for marketing, advertising, or analytics purposes.

4.3 Limited Service Providers

We may share minimal necessary information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our Service, such as:

• Cloud hosting services (AWS) for secure data storage
• Authentication services for account security

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.

4.4 Legal Requirements

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

5.1 Data Storage

Your information is stored securely using:

• Database storage on AWS cloud infrastructure
• Local device storage for certain app functionality
• No data storage on active servers beyond database systems

5.2 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security practices including:

• Password hashing using secure algorithms
• Encryption of sensitive data points
• Secure database configurations
• Regular security assessments of our systems

5.3 Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account remains active. When you delete your account, all associated personal data is permanently removed from our systems.

6.1 Account Deletion

You have the right to delete your account at any time. Upon deletion:

• All your personal information is permanently removed
• Your learning progress and statistics are deleted
• The deletion is irreversible

6.2 Communication Preferences

You can opt out of promotional communications at any time by:

• Using the unsubscribe link in emails
• Contacting us directly at contact@usepractapp.com
• Adjusting your account settings

6.3 Data Access

While we currently do not offer data export functionality, you can view your learning progress and account information within the app at any time.

6.4 Contact for Privacy Matters

For any privacy-related questions, concerns, or requests, please contact us at:

Email: contact@usepractapp.com