1. Introduction

Welcome to SpeakEasy (“we”, “our”, or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our English learning application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

Your name and email address
Profile picture (if you sign in with Google)
Authentication credentials managed by Firebase Authentication

2.2 Learning Data

As you use the app, we collect and store:

Your CEFR proficiency level and diagnostic test results
Vocabulary words learned and review progress
Grammar, reading, listening, speaking, and writing lesson progress
XP points, streaks, and skill scores

2.3 Usage Data

We may collect information about how you interact with the app, including pages visited, features used, and time spent on activities.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

Provide personalized learning experiences based on your level
Track your learning progress and maintain streaks
Implement spaced repetition for vocabulary review
Display leaderboards and progress analytics
Improve our content and features
Communicate important updates about the service

4. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase (Firestore and Authentication). Firebase infrastructure is hosted on Google Cloud Platform and provides enterprise-grade security, including encryption at rest and in transit.

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

5. Cookies & Local Storage

We use browser local storage to:

Remember your preferred UI language
Store progress test history locally on your device
Maintain your authentication session

We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Firebase Authentication — for secure sign-in (Google and email/password)
Cloud Firestore — for storing user data and learning progress
Vercel — for hosting and serving the application

These services have their own privacy policies and we recommend reviewing them.

7. Children's Privacy

Our app is intended for users of all ages who wish to learn English. If you are under 13 years of age, please use the app under the supervision of a parent or guardian. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without parental consent.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your account and associated data
Export your learning data
Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@speakeasyapp.in.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it by law.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice in the app. Your continued use of the app after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@speakeasyapp.in.