1. Introduction

Welcome to IntoFlashcards ("we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our IntoFlashcards mobile language learning application.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not use our application.

2. Information We Collect

Our app collects information that you voluntarily provide when you register, use the app, or communicate with us. We may also collect certain information automatically when you use our application.

Personal Information You Disclose to Us:

• Account information: Name, email address, username, password
• Profile information: Learning goals, native language, target languages
• App usage preferences and settings
• User-generated content: Voice recordings for pronunciation practice
• In-app purchase information (if applicable)

Information Automatically Collected:

• Device information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
• Usage data: Learning patterns, completion rates, time spent on lessons
• Performance data: App crashes, error logs
• Mobile device access: We may request access to your device's microphone for voice recognition features

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our app services
• To personalize your learning experience based on your proficiency level, goals, and progress
• To develop adaptive learning algorithms that adjust to your learning style
• To process and manage your account and preferences
• To analyze usage patterns and improve our application features
• To detect and prevent technical issues, errors, or fraudulent activities
• To communicate with you about updates, new features, or support requests
• To send you promotional content (with your consent)

4. Mobile Device Permissions

Our language learning app may request the following permissions to enhance your learning experience:

• Microphone access: For speech recognition and pronunciation features
• Push notifications: To send learning reminders and achievement updates
• Storage access: To cache learning materials for offline use
• Camera access (optional): For visual learning features (if applicable)

You can manage these permissions through your device settings. Denying certain permissions may limit some app functionality but won't prevent you from using core features.

5. Sharing Your Information

We only share your information in the following circumstances:

• With service providers: We use third-party services for hosting, analytics, and app functionality that may process your data
• For analytics: Anonymized data may be shared with analytics providers to improve our app
• For legal compliance: When required by applicable law or in response to legal process
• With your consent: We may share information when you explicitly permit us to do so

We do not sell your personal information to third parties under any circumstances.

6. Data Storage and Security

Your language learning data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption and security measures. We may store your information on servers located in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information.

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: View the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Data portability: Receive a copy of your data in a structured format
• Restriction: Limit how we use your personal data
• Objection: Object to processing of your information
• Withdrawal of consent: Revoke previously given consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete that information from our servers.

9. Third-Party Services

Our app may contain links to or integrate with third-party services, including:

• Authentication providers (for account login)
• Analytics tools
• Voice recognition services
• Cloud storage providers

These third parties have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before using their services through our app.

10. Technical Implementation and Services

The IntoFlashcards app uses various technologies and services to deliver its functionality. Below is information about how these services may process your data:

App Functionality

• Local Storage: We store some of your preferences and settings directly on your device to improve app performance and enable offline functionality
• Cloud Services: We use secure cloud services to store your account information, learning progress, and preferences

Authentication

• Account Services: We use industry-standard authentication services for secure account creation, login, and management
• Data Synchronization: Your learning data is securely synchronized across your devices when you're signed in

Language Learning Features

• AI Language Processing: We partner with leading AI services to provide accurate translations, conversation practice, and vocabulary generation
• Voice Recognition: When you use voice features, audio may be temporarily processed by our speech recognition partners to provide feedback on pronunciation
• Text-to-Speech: We use speech synthesis technology to help with pronunciation guidance

Payment Processing

• Payment Services: We use industry-leading payment processors to handle subscription transactions. We do not store your complete payment information on our servers
• Subscription Management: Information about your subscription status is securely stored to provide access to premium features

Usage Monitoring

• Feature Usage: We monitor usage of certain features (like voice services) to manage free tier limits
• Error Reporting: We collect non-personal error information to improve app stability and performance

All third-party services we use adhere to strict data protection standards. We select partners that maintain high levels of security and protect user privacy. For more information about specific services, you may contact us using the information provided in the Contact section.

11. Updates 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. The updated version will be effective when posted, and we will indicate the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our app after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, comments, or concerns about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: intoflashcards@gmail.com

We will respond to your inquiries as soon as possible, typically within 30 days.