Privacy Policy of SpeakItEasy App

1. Introduction

The SpeakItEasy app ("App") respects the privacy of its users. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we process it, with whom we share it, and what rights you have in relation to it.

2. Collected Data

a) Audio Data

To enable conversation practice and pronunciation training, the App requests access to the microphone. Voice recordings are transmitted in encrypted form to Google Gemini API (provided by Google LLC) for speech-to-text processing, pronunciation analysis, and AI response generation. We do not store your audio recordings on our servers after the session ends.

b) Login Data

If you log in via Google or Apple, we receive basic information about your profile (name, email address, user ID). This data is used solely for account personalization and subscription management.

c) Learning Data

We collect information about your learning progress, including: conversation history with AI, vocabulary lists and flashcards, pronunciation scores, session statistics, achievements, and streaks. This data is used to personalize the learning experience.

d) Usage Data

We collect information about the number of sessions used to manage free limits and subscriptions.

e) Technical and Diagnostic Data

We use Sentry for error reporting (crash reports) and Google Firebase Analytics to understand how users use the app and improve its stability. This data is anonymized.

3. Data Sharing with AI Service (Google Gemini)

The App uses a third-party artificial intelligence service to provide language learning functionality. Below we describe in detail what data is shared, with whom, and for what purpose:

What data is sent:

• Voice recordings (audio data) from conversation sessions and pronunciation exercises
• Text recognized from the user's speech
• Conversation context (current conversation history with the AI teacher)
• Selected learning language and proficiency level

Who the data is sent to:

Data is sent to Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA) through the Google Gemini API service.

Purpose:

• Speech-to-text processing (speech recognition)
• Pronunciation analysis and feedback generation
• Generation of AI teacher responses within the conversation context
• Assessment of the user's language proficiency level

User consent:

Before the first use of the AI conversation feature, the App displays an information screen requesting consent to process data through Google Gemini API. Use of the AI conversation feature is only possible after the user grants consent. The user may withdraw consent at any time by deleting their account in the app.

Data protection by Google:

Google LLC provides personal data protection in accordance with its privacy policy available at: https://policies.google.com/privacy. Data sent to Google Gemini API through the paid API is not used by Google to train AI models. Audio data is processed in real time and is not retained by Google after processing is complete.

4. Other Third-Party Services

In addition to Google Gemini API, your data may be processed by the following entities:

• Google Firebase (Google LLC): User authorization and database. Privacy policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
• RevenueCat (RevenueCat, Inc.): Subscription and payment management. Privacy policy: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy
• Sentry (Functional Software, Inc.): App error monitoring. Privacy policy: https://sentry.io/privacy/

Each of the above providers ensures personal data protection at a level no lower than described in this Privacy Policy.

5. Data Retention

• Audio data: Deleted immediately after processing by Google Gemini API. Not stored on our servers or by Google.
• Account and learning data: Stored until the user deletes their account.
• Error reports (Sentry): Stored for up to 90 days.
• Analytics data (Firebase): In accordance with Google's data retention policy.

6. Permissions

The App requires access to:

• Microphone: Necessary for recording speech during conversation and pronunciation exercises.
• Internet: Necessary for communication with AI servers and syncing learning data.
• Notifications: Optional, for daily practice and streak reminders.

7. User Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct your data
• Request account deletion along with all data
• Withdraw consent for data processing by the AI service

For this purpose, contact us at:

Email: mistyksu@gmail.com