# Privacy Policy for Lesen Lab
**Last Updated: January 13, 2025**
## Introduction
Lesen Lab ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our German learning app.
## Information We Collect
### Information You Provide
- **No Account Required**: Lesen Lab does not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use the app.
- **Optional Email**: If you contact our support team, we may collect your email address to respond to your inquiry.
### Automatically Collected Information
- **Device Information**: We may collect device type, operating system version, and app version for crash reporting and analytics.
- **Subscription Status**: We store your subscription status locally on your device and sync with Apple's App Store to verify your Pro subscription.
### Information We Do NOT Collect
- We do NOT collect your name, email, phone number, or address
- We do NOT collect location data
- We do NOT track you across other apps or websites
- We do NOT sell your data to third parties
- We do NOT use facial recognition or biometric data
## How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain the Lesen Lab app
- Process your subscription purchases through Apple's App Store
- Improve app features and user experience
- Fix bugs and prevent crashes
- Respond to your support requests
- Send important updates about the app (only if you contact us)
## Third-Party Services
Lesen Lab uses the following third-party services:
### RevenueCat
- **Purpose**: Subscription management and payment processing
- **Data Collected**: Anonymous user ID, subscription status, purchase receipts
- **Privacy Policy**: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy
### Apple App Store
- **Purpose**: Payment processing and subscription management
- **Data Collected**: Apple ID, payment information, purchase history
- **Privacy Policy**: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/
### OpenRouter API
- **Purpose**: AI-powered grammar insights and content generation
- **Data Collected**: Anonymous requests for grammar explanations (no personal data)
- **Privacy Policy**: https://openrouter.ai/privacy
We do NOT share your personal information with these services beyond what is necessary to provide the app's functionality.
## Data Storage and Security
- **Local Storage**: Your learning progress, settings, and preferences are stored locally on your device using Apple's secure storage (UserDefaults and CoreData).
- **Cloud Sync**: We do NOT sync your data to the cloud.
- **Encryption**: All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols.
- **No Server Storage**: We do NOT store your personal data on our servers.
## Your Data Rights
You have the right to:
- **Access**: View all data stored by the app in your device settings
- **Delete**: Uninstall the app to delete all locally stored data
- **Opt-Out**: Disable analytics in your device settings (Settings → Privacy → Analytics & Improvements)
- **Data Portability**: Export your progress data (contact support)
## Children's Privacy
Lesen Lab is rated 4+ and is safe for children. We do NOT knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.
## International Data Transfers
Lesen Lab is operated from Germany. If you are located outside Germany, your data may be transferred to and processed in Germany or other countries where our third-party services operate. We ensure all transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.
## Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Displaying a notice in the app (for material changes)
- Sending an email (if you have contacted us)
Your continued use of Lesen Lab after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
## Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, please contact us:
**Email**: smarwastudio@gmail.com
**App Name**: Lesen Lab - German Learning
**Developer**: Heinz Meier
## Your California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal data we collect
- Right to request deletion of your data
- Right to opt-out of data sales (we do NOT sell data)
To exercise these rights, contact us at smarwastudio@gmail.com.
## GDPR Compliance (European Users)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- **Right to Access**: Request a copy of your data
- **Right to Rectification**: Request correction of inaccurate data
- **Right to Erasure**: Request deletion of your data
- **Right to Data Portability**: Receive your data in a portable format
- **Right to Object**: Object to data processing for certain purposes
To exercise these rights, contact us at smarwastudio@gmail.com.
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**Effective Date**: January 13, 2025
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