Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to LingoBolt. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us when you:

• Create an account (name, email address, password)
• Sign in using a third-party provider such as Google (name, email address, profile picture)
• Use the application (flashcard decks, vocabulary, practice data)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Create and manage your account
• Track your learning progress and personalize your experience
• Send you important updates about the service
• Protect against fraud and abuse

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Your data is stored on secure servers and we use encryption for data in transit.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services (such as Google OAuth for authentication) that collect, monitor, and analyze user data. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information.

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and remember your preferences (such as your theme setting). We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict processing of your data
• Data portability

8. Data Retention

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

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

10. 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 new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us through the application.