Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 2, 2025

1. Introduction

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of data:

2.1 Personal Information

• Account registration details (e.g., name, email, password).
• Payment information (if applicable, processed by third parties).

2.2 Usage Data

• Words saved, games played, and learning progress.
• User-generated inputs (e.g., sentences submitted for evaluation).

2.3 Automatically Collected Data

• Device type, operating system, and app version.
• IP address, session activity, and engagement patterns.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Provide and improve Vernacular.
• Generate AI-based content for vocabulary exercises.
• Analyze usage trends and optimize user experience.
• Enforce our Terms of Service and prevent fraudulent activity.

4. Data Sharing & Third-Party Services

We may share data with:

• AI service providers (e.g., OpenAI for text generation).
• Analytics services (e.g., Firebase, Google Analytics).
• Payment processors (for handling transactions, if applicable).

We do not control third-party privacy policies. Users should review their terms separately.

5. Data Retention & Security

• We reserve the right to retain all collected data indefinitely, even if a user deletes their account.
• We implement reasonable security measures but cannot guarantee absolute data protection.

6. User Rights & Choices

• Users cannot currently download their data, but we are working on adding this feature.
• If you have concerns about your data, you may contact us at dev.vernacular@gmail.com.

7. Children's Privacy

Vernacular is not intended for children under 13. If we learn that a minor's data has been collected without parental consent, we will take appropriate action.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted within the App, and continued use after an update constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

9. Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries, contact: dev.vernacular@gmail.com