Speak & Learn English: Voca ("the App") is provided by Tinibuds at no cost and is intended for use as is. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring your personal data is protected. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal information.
By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in relation to this policy.
1. Data Processed on Your Device (Not Collected)
To provide core features like the AI Chat Tutor and Camera Translator, the App requests access to your device's camera, microphone, and local storage.
User-Generated Content: We do not collect, access, or store user-generated content. All text, images, and audio data generated or processed within the App remain entirely on your device or are processed ephemerally in real-time to return a translation/response.
Total Control: This data is never tied to your identity, stored on our servers, or shared with third parties for their own use. You have the discretion to retain or delete local data directly on your device.
2. Information We Collect
While we do not collect personal communication data, we do collect specific technical data to ensure app functionality, track performance, and serve advertisements. This data includes:
Identifiers: Device ID, User ID (generated for analytics, not tied to a real name).
App Activity: Product Interactions (e.g., features used, buttons clicked).
Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data, and other diagnostic logs.
Advertising Data: Interactions with ads served within the App.
3. How We Use Your Information
The technical and usage data we collect is utilized to:
Provide, maintain, and optimize the App's functionality.
Identify, troubleshoot, and fix bugs and crashes.
Analyze user interactions to improve features and overall satisfaction.
Deliver relevant, personalized advertisements.
4. Third-Party Service Providers
We may share the technical data outlined in Section 2 with trusted third-party service providers. These providers only access data necessary to perform specific tasks and are strictly prohibited from using it for other purposes. Our partners include:
Advertising: AdMob, Facebook
Analytics & Heatmaps: Google Analytics for Firebase, Facebook, Clarity by Microsoft
Crash Reporting & Stability: Firebase Crashlytics
App Services & Notifications: Google Play Services, OneSignal
5. Data Storage and International Transfers
Your technical data may be processed and stored on secure servers located in various countries where our third-party service providers operate. By using the App, you consent to the transfer, storage, and processing of this data in these global locations.
6. User Data Deletion Request
Because the App does not use mandatory user accounts, we identify usage data via your Device ID, Device Model, OS Version, and App Version. You have the right to request the deletion of this analytical and advertising data.
How to Request Deletion: Visit our Data Deletion Request Form and provide your Device Model and OS Version to help us locate your associated telemetry data.
Processing Time: Requests are processed within 7-14 days. Confirmation will be sent to the email address provided in the form.
7. Your Rights & Choices
You retain control over how data is collected via your device settings:
Targeted Advertising: You can opt out of personalized ad tracking through your device’s privacy settings (e.g., resetting your Advertising ID).
Device Permissions: You can revoke camera, microphone, or notification permissions at any time via your device settings. Note that disabling these will limit core App functionality.
Analytics Opt-Out: You can limit diagnostic data sharing through your device's broad privacy settings.
8. Security of Your Information
We implement robust technical and organizational measures to ensure your telemetry and device data are handled securely (e.g., using secure transmission protocols). However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of our third-party partners.
9. Data Retention
We retain telemetry and diagnostic data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, maintain legitimate business interests (like app stability), or comply with legal obligations. Because no accounts are created, no personal profile data is retained.
10. Children’s Privacy
The App is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from them. If we discover that telemetry data has been associated with a child under 13, it will be immediately deleted. Parents or guardians can contact us to request immediate action.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or regulatory requirements. Continued use of the App after modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us For any questions, concerns, or data requests, please contact us at: tinibuds@gmail.com