Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how lerne.now ("we", "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our language learning app and services. We are committed to handling your data responsibly and transparently.

2. Information We Collect

• Account data: your email address and authentication identifiers used to sign you in and secure your account.
• Learning content: vocabulary items, translations, study progress, review history, and settings you create in the App.
• Voice recordings: short audio clips you record for pronunciation and speech-to-text features.
• Usage and device data: basic diagnostic information such as app version, device type, and error logs to keep the service reliable.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To operate and maintain your account and study data.
• To generate translations, example sentences, and pronunciations via AI and speech services.
• To schedule reviews using spaced repetition algorithms.
• To send transactional emails such as login codes or account notifications.
• To diagnose issues, prevent abuse, and improve the service.

4. Third-Party Processors

To deliver key features, we share limited data with trusted third-party providers, including:

• Text-to-speech and speech-to-text providers (for audio processing).
• Large language model providers (for translations and example generation).
• Cloud storage and database providers (for hosting your data).
• Email delivery providers (for transactional emails).

These providers process data under contractual obligations and only for the purposes we define.

5. Data Retention

We keep your account data and learning content for as long as your account is active. Voice recordings may be retained only as long as needed to process and deliver the requested feature, unless you explicitly save them. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

6. Security

We apply industry-standard safeguards including encryption in transit, restricted internal access, and regular security reviews. No system is perfectly secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security, but we work continuously to protect your data.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (for example, under the GDPR), you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your account and data.
• Export your learning data in a portable format.
• Object to or restrict certain processing.

To exercise these rights, contact us at the address below.

8. Children's Privacy

The App is not directed at children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us and we will delete it.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries other than the one you reside in. When this happens, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses to protect your information.

10. Cookies and Tracking

The App does not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking for marketing. Limited technical storage may be used to keep you signed in and preserve your preferences.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date above and, if the changes are material, notify you through the App or by email.

12. Contact

For privacy questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@lerne.now.