Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2025-12

Welcome to Study Second Language! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the application.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect via the Application includes:

1.1 Personal Information

When you register for an account using Google Sign-In, we may collect the following personal information:

• Your Google ID
• Your email address
• Your name
• Your profile picture

1.2 Device Information

We may collect information about your mobile device, including:

• Device ID
• Device model
• App version
• Operating system version

1.3 Usage Information

We may collect information about how you interact with our Application, including:

• App launch events
• Feature usage (translation, word learning, practice modes)
• Purchase history
• Gold balance and transactions
• Learning progress and performance data
• Word translations and study materials accessed

1.4 Study Data

We may collect information about your learning activities, including:

• Words you've learned
• Study progress and completion status
• Wrong answers and areas for improvement
• Translation history

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect about you for various purposes, including:

• To create and manage your account
• To provide, maintain, and improve our Application
• To process and manage your purchases and transactions
• To personalize your learning experience
• To communicate with you regarding updates, promotions, and other information
• To monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities
• To comply with legal obligations
• To generate study materials and translations tailored to your needs

3. App Permissions

Our application requests the following permissions to provide you with the best possible experience:

• Internet Access: To connect to our servers, authenticate users, process transactions, update content, and provide translation services.
• Google Sign-In: To allow users to securely sign in using their Google accounts.
• Storage Access: To save and load user preferences, learning progress, and study materials locally on your device.

We do not request unnecessary permissions and only use the permissions granted by you for their intended purposes.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

• Google Services: We use Google Sign-In for user authentication, and your Google account information (including Google ID, email address, name, and profile picture) is shared with us as part of this process. We may also use Google Translator for translation services. These services are subject to Google's own privacy policies.
• Payment Processors: We may share your payment information with payment processors (such as Google Play Billing) to complete transactions. These processors are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.
• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, and customer support. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (such as court orders or government investigations).
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your personal information from loss, theft, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption: We use industry-standard encryption technologies to protect your data both during transmission and when stored on our servers.
• Access Controls: We implement strict access controls to ensure that only authorized personnel can access your personal information.
• Regular Security Audits: We conduct regular security audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
• Secure Development Practices: We follow secure development practices to ensure the security of our application.
• Third-Party Security: We require our service providers to implement appropriate security measures to protect your information.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. If we become aware of a data breach, we will take prompt action to notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by law.

6. Your Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: The right to access and receive a copy of your personal information
• Correction: The right to update or correct your personal information
• Deletion: The right to delete your personal information ("right to be forgotten")
• Restriction: The right to restrict the processing of your personal information
• Objection: The right to object to the processing of your personal information
• Data Portability: The right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format
• Withdrawal of Consent: The right to withdraw your consent at any time for processing activities based on your consent

6.1 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

Email: chenyingqiang464@gmail.com

Data Deletion Process:

1. Send an email to the address above with the subject line "Data Deletion Request"
2. Include your full name and the email address associated with your Study Second Language account
3. We will process your request within 30 days and notify you once your data has been deleted
4. Please note that some data may be retained as required by law or to resolve disputes

7. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Application. We will also retain and use your personal information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Application is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you become aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

10. Compliance with Laws

10.1 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the GDPR. We are committed to complying with the GDPR and ensuring that your personal information is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently.

10.2 California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion of your personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell your personal information.

10.3 Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

Our Application is not intended for children under the age of 13. We comply with COPPA and do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: sketchcarthelp@gmail.com