1. Introduction
Welcome to SpeakBuddy. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our users, especially children and teenagers. This policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how we keep it safe.
2. Information We Collect
To provide a personalized AI learning experience, we collect the following:
- Account Information: When you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture.
- Audio Data: SpeakBuddy processes your microphone audio in real-time to analyze pronunciation and provide corrections.
- Learning Progress: We store your completed challenges, vocabulary growth, and current learning level to track your progress.
- Device Info: Basic device information (model, OS version) to ensure app stability.
3. How We Use Your Data
Your data is used exclusively to improve your learning experience:
- To authenticate your account and sync progress across devices.
- To power our AI tutors, allowing them to understand and respond to your speech.
- To provide tailored learning paths based on your performance.
4. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell your personal data. We use the following trusted service providers:
- Google Firebase: For authentication and secure cloud storage of learning progress.
- Google AI / Gemini: To process audio and text for natural language tutoring.
5. Children's Privacy (Families Policy)
SpeakBuddy is designed for users of all ages. For users under 13, we adhere to strict safety standards:
- No behavioral tracking or advertising is used within the app.
- Data collection is limited to what is strictly necessary for the educational function of the app.
- Parental controls are available to manage the learning experience.
6. Data Retention & Deletion
We store your data as long as your account is active. You can request the permanent deletion of all your data at any time.
To delete your account and all associated data, please visit our Account Deletion Page.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at support@speakbuddy.tech.