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Privacy Policy

Last updated: [Date]

This Privacy Policy explains how TalaFolk ("we", "us", or the app) handles information when you use the TalaFolk iOS app for learning a foreign language. We keep things simple: we try to collect as little personal information as possible, and we store your learning data on your device by default.

1. Information we collect

1.1 Information you provide

Basic account/profile information. During onboarding you may be asked for your first name, last name, and email address to set up your learning profile.
Language preferences. Your native (interface) language and the target language you are learning are stored so the app can serve you the right content and translations.

1.2 Information generated as you use the app

Audio recordings. When you read paragraphs aloud for pronunciation practice, the app records your voice to analyse your pronunciation. By default these recordings are processed on your device and are not uploaded or shared.
Progress and usage data. Your reading progress, completed paragraphs, pronunciation feedback history, and similar learning data are stored locally on your device.

1.3 Information collected automatically

Crash and diagnostic data. If you opt in via Apple, anonymised diagnostics may be shared with Apple to help us improve reliability. This data is handled under Apple's privacy practices.

2. How we use information

We use the information described above for these purposes:

To provide and personalise the language-learning experience.
To analyse pronunciation and give feedback so you can improve.
To store your progress so you can resume where you left off.
To respond to your support requests and emails.
To comply with applicable law.

3. How we store and process your data

We are designed to keep your learning data on your own device. We do not sell your personal information, and we do not use it for advertising. Any data that is transmitted (for example, when you contact support or if the app syncs course content) is sent over secure, encrypted connections.

4. Children

TalaFolk is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

5. Your choices and rights

Microphone. You can grant or revoke microphone access at any time in your device's Settings. Revoking it only disables voice-based pronunciation practice.
Local data. You can delete the app (and with it the locally stored learning data and profile) at any time from your device.
Account deletion. Depending on your region, you may request deletion of any account data you have provided. To request deletion, contact us at the email below and we will process your request in line with applicable law.
Access, correction, and objection. You can review and correct the information you entered in the app's profile screen.

6. Data retention

Learning data stored locally on your device is retained until you delete it or uninstall the app. If you have provided account information to us (for example, by contacting support), we retain it only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, or as required by law.

7. Third-party services

The app may use standard platform services (such as Apple's system text-to-speech). Where any third-party service is used, we only share the minimum data needed and it is handled under that service's own privacy terms.

8. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information we handle, including encryption in transit and keeping data on-device wherever practical. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International transfers

The app is operated from [Country]. If you access the app from outside this region, your data may be transferred to and stored in our region or with service providers there. We take steps to protect your data wherever it is held.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date above and make the revised policy available in the app or on this page. Your continued use of the app after changes take effect means you accept the updated policy.

11. Contact us

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

Email: [support@example.com]
Publisher: [Publisher Name]
Country: [Country]

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