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Privacy Policy for InkyCards

Last Updated: December 19, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to InkyCards ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application InkyCards (the "App"). Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When you register for an account or use our App, we may collect the following information:

  • Account Information: Email address, name (optional), and password when you create an account
  • Profile Information: Your native language, target language(s), and proficiency level preferences
  • Authentication Data: If you sign in using Google or Apple, we receive basic profile information from these services (email, name, and profile identifier)

Information Generated Through App Use

  • Chat Messages: Conversations you have with our AI language tutor, including text messages and any corrections or translations
  • Vocabulary Data: Words and phrases you save to your flashcard collection
  • Usage Analytics: Token consumption, feature usage patterns, and session information
  • Referral Information: Referral codes used or shared, and associated reward data

Automatically Collected Information

  • Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and unique device identifiers
  • Crash Reports: Technical data about app crashes and errors to help us improve stability
  • Log Data: Access times, pages viewed, and other standard log information

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide Our Services: Deliver AI-powered language learning features, including chat conversations, grammar analysis, translations, and vocabulary flashcards
  • Personalize Your Experience: Customize lessons and conversations based on your language preferences and proficiency level
  • Manage Your Account: Process registration, maintain your account, and manage your subscription and token balance
  • Process Transactions: Handle in-app purchases and subscription management through our payment processor
  • Improve Our App: Analyze usage patterns and crash reports to enhance features and fix issues
  • Communicate With You: Send service-related notifications and respond to your inquiries
  • Administer Referral Program: Track referral codes and distribute rewards

Third-Party Services

Our App uses the following third-party services that may collect information:

Google/Firebase Services

  • Firebase AI (Gemini): Processes your chat messages to generate AI responses. Messages are sent to Google's servers for processing.
  • Firebase Crashlytics: Collects crash reports and diagnostic data to help us identify and fix issues.

Authentication Providers

  • Google Sign-In: If you choose to sign in with Google, Google's privacy policy applies to the data they collect.
  • Apple Sign-In: If you choose to sign in with Apple, Apple's privacy policy applies to the data they collect.

Payment Processing

  • RevenueCat: Manages in-app purchases and subscriptions. RevenueCat collects transaction data as outlined in their privacy policy.

Database Services

  • Neon: Our database provider that stores your account data, chat history, and vocabulary in secure cloud infrastructure.

Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Encrypted data transmission using HTTPS/TLS
  • Secure authentication using industry-standard JWT tokens
  • Row-level security policies ensuring users can only access their own data
  • Secure storage for sensitive credentials

Your data is stored on secure cloud servers. While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

Specifically:

  • Chat History: Retained while your account is active
  • Vocabulary Data: Retained while your account is active
  • Account Information: Deleted upon account deletion request
  • Crash Reports: Retained for up to 90 days for debugging purposes

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information and account
  • Portability: Request your data in a portable format
  • Opt-Out: Opt out of certain data collection practices

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our App, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

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 and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and object to processing. Our legal basis for processing personal data includes consent, contract performance, and legitimate interests.

Contact Us

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

Email: hello@ananmedia.org

Developer: Anan Media

This privacy policy is effective as of December 19, 2025.