Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Englivate ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered language elevation service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account through Firebase Authentication, we collect:

• Email address
• Display name
• Authentication credentials (managed securely by Firebase)
• Account creation date and last login information

2.2 Audio Recordings and Transcriptions

To provide our language elevation service, we collect:

• Audio recordings you submit for analysis
• Transcriptions generated from your audio recordings
• AI-generated vocabulary suggestions and improvements
• Your interaction history with suggestions (accepted, saved, or dismissed)

2.3 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information about your use of the service, including:

• Recording frequency and session duration
• Vocabulary improvement statistics
• Feature usage patterns
• Device type and browser information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process your audio recordings and generate transcriptions
• Provide AI-powered vocabulary suggestions and language improvements
• Track your language improvement progress over time
• Personalize suggestions based on your speaking patterns and professional context
• Maintain and improve the quality of our AI models
• Communicate with you about your account and service updates
• Ensure the security and integrity of our service

4. AI Processing

Your audio recordings and transcriptions are processed by our AI systems to generate vocabulary suggestions. This processing is essential to the core functionality of Englivate. We use your data to understand your unique communication style and provide personalized improvements that match your natural speaking patterns.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase and Firestore services. We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication through Firebase Authentication
• Access controls and authentication requirements for all data access
• Regular security audits and monitoring

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information and recordings for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. You may request deletion of your data at any time through your account settings or by contacting us. Upon account deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist in operating our platform (e.g., cloud hosting, AI processing)
• When required by law or to respond to legal processes
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with prior notice)

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain your authentication session
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our service
• Ensure security and prevent fraud

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our service.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Export your data in a portable format
• Opt out of non-essential data processing
• Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the Contact page or email us directly.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our Contact page.