Effective Date: December 15, 2025

1. Introduction
Speak Up English ("we", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application Speak Up English (“the App”). If you do not agree with the terms of this Policy, please do not use the App.

2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as:
• Name
• Email address

2.2 Usage Data
We collect data related to your interaction with the App, such as:
• Features used
• Content accessed
• Session duration
• Progress within lessons

2.3 Device Information
Includes:
• IP address
• Device type
• Operating system
• Unique device identifiers

2.4 Location Data
Currently, the initial version (MVP) does not use location data. In future versions, we may request access to user location to:
• Determine native language variants (e.g., Spanish from Spain, Colombia, Venezuela, Mexico, etc.)
• Offer translations and explanations better adapted to your region
The App will request explicit permission before collecting any location data in future versions.

2.5 Voice Data
To teach pronunciation, the App may:
• Receive user voice recordings
• Process them using artificial intelligence
• Analyze them to provide pronunciation feedback
Recordings are not stored permanently unless necessary to improve learning features.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
• Operate, maintain, and improve the App
• Personalize your learning experience
• Provide personalized pronunciation feedback
• Analyze usage and performance metrics
• Communicate with you for notifications or updates (optional)

4. Sharing Your Information
4.1 Third-Party Services
We may share strictly necessary data with services used to operate the App, such as:
• OpenAI API (AI content processing and generation)
• Firebase (authentication, database, storage, and analytics)
• Google Play Billing & Apple App Store Billing (payment and subscription processing)
These services cannot use your information for purposes unrelated to the operation of the App.

4.2 Legal Compliance
We may disclose information when required by law or to comply with applicable legal processes.

5. Data Security
We implement reasonable protection measures, such as:
• Encryption
• Secure transmission
• Internal access controls
However, no technology can guarantee absolute security.

6. User Rights
You have the right to:
• Access your information
• Request corrections
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw your consent
You may do so by writing to: contact@speakupenglish.ai

7. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The App does not use browser-based cookies. However, services like Firebase may use local device storage for proper App functionality.

8. Children’s Privacy
The App may be used by children under 13 years old. To comply with COPPA, we apply the following:
• A responsible adult must accept the terms when the account belongs to a minor
• Parents or guardians may request complete deletion of a minor’s data via: contact@speakupenglish.ai
We do not collect more information than necessary to operate the App.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy at any time. The new effective date will appear in this document and may be notified within the App.

10. Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy: contact@speakupenglish.ai