Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

LottaLingo ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information.

2. Age Restriction

LottaLingo is designed for users 13 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from anyone under the age of 13. If you are under 13, please do not attempt to register for our services or send any personal information about yourself to us. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under age 13, we will delete that information promptly.

3. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account information (name, email address)
• Profile information (language preferences, learning goals)
• Learning progress and performance data
• Usage information (features accessed, time spent learning)
• Device and browser information

4. How We Use Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and improve our language learning services
• Personalize your learning experience
• Track progress and provide performance feedback
• Send important account and service updates
• Ensure platform security and prevent abuse

5. Data Protection

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect user data, including:

• Encryption of personal data
• Regular security assessments
• Employee training on data protection
• Restricted access to personal information

6. Google User Data and Third-Party Services

We use Google Sign-In for authentication. When you use Google Sign-In, you are subject to Google's privacy policy and terms of service. We recommend reviewing these policies to understand how Google processes your information.

Google User Data: When you authenticate using Google Sign-In, we access the following data:

• Basic profile information (name, email address, profile picture)
• Authentication tokens to verify your identity
• Calendar events (for scheduling meetings between tutors and students)
• Meet links (for scheduling meetings between tutors and students)

How we use Google User Data:

• To create and maintain your LottaLingo account
• To authenticate you when you sign in
• To personalize your learning experience
• To communicate with you about your account and our services

Storage of Google User Data: Google user data is stored securely on our servers with appropriate encryption and access controls. We do not store your Google password.

Sharing of Google User Data: We do not share your Google user data with third parties except as necessary to provide our services or as required by law.

In-App Privacy Notifications: Important privacy information related to Google user data is prominently displayed during the sign-up process and in account settings. You can access this information at any time through our app interface.

7. Google API Services User Data Policy

LottaLingo's use and transfer of information received from Google APIs to any other app will adhere to Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

Limited Use: Our use of information received from Google APIs will adhere to these principles:

• We will only use access to read, write, modify, or control Google user data for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy
• We will not use this data for serving advertisements
• We will not allow humans to read this data unless:
  • We have your affirmative agreement for specific messages
  • It is necessary for security purposes such as investigating abuse
  • It is required to comply with applicable law
  • Our use is limited to internal operations and the data has been aggregated and anonymized

8. Your Rights

As a user, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request data correction or deletion
• Withdraw consent
• Request data portability
• Opt-out of marketing communications

9. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes via email or through our platform. Your continued use of LottaLingo after such modifications constitutes your acknowledgment of the modified Privacy Policy and your agreement to abide by it.

Any updates to how we handle Google user data will be promptly reflected in this Privacy Policy and communicated through in-app notifications.

10. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our platform:

• Essential cookies for authentication and security
• Google Analytics for understanding user behavior
• reCAPTCHA for spam prevention
• Third-party cookies from Google services

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of our service.

11. Data Storage and International Transfers

Your data is stored on secure servers provided by Vercel and may be processed in countries outside your residence. By using our service, you consent to such transfers. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through our service providers.

12. Contact Information

For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your data rights, you can contact us through our contact form.

13. Children's Privacy

While our service is educational in nature, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. Parents can review, delete, or refuse further collection of their child's information by contacting us.

14. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.