# Privacy Policy for VoiceMatch: English Talk
**Last updated: [PUT TODAY'S DATE]**
This Privacy Policy explains how VoiceMatch ("we", "us", "the app") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use the VoiceMatch: English Talk mobile application. By using the app, you agree to the practices described here.
## Who we are
VoiceMatch: English Talk is an app that connects people to practice spoken English together through anonymous voice calls, and to practice with an AI conversation partner.
Contact: [PUT YOUR CONTACT EMAIL HERE]
## Information we collect
We keep data collection to a minimum. We do not ask for your name, email, phone number, or any real-world identity.
**1. Microphone / audio**
The app uses your device's microphone so you can talk in voice calls with other users and with our AI practice partner. Voice calls are streamed directly between users in real time and are **not recorded or stored** by us. Audio spoken to the AI practice feature is converted to text on your device and the text is sent to our AI provider to generate a reply.
**2. Device identifier**
We collect your device's identifier (Android ID) to:
- prevent abuse and misuse of the service,
- support our referral feature,
- and count devices for basic analytics.
This identifier does not reveal your personal identity.
**3. Profile information you provide**
During setup you provide your **age** and **gender**. This is used to match you with suitable practice partners and to ensure users meet our minimum age requirement (18+). We do not collect your name or contact details.
**4. Usage information**
We store basic usage data such as the number of calls, practice streaks and progress, and app activity, so we can operate features like progress tracking and improve the service.
**5. Push notification token**
If you enable notifications, we store a push token so we can send you alerts (for example, when practice partners are available). You can turn notifications off at any time.
**6. Feedback you send**
If you send feedback through the app, we store the message you submit so we can review and respond.
## How we use your information
We use the information above to:
- connect you with other users for voice practice,
- provide the AI practice feature,
- match you with appropriate partners,
- prevent abuse and keep the community safe,
- operate features like referrals, progress, and notifications,
- and improve the app.
We do **not** sell your personal information.
## Third-party services
We use trusted third-party services to run the app. These may process data as needed to provide their function:
- **Cloud hosting and database** (to run our service and store the data described above).
- **AI text provider** (to generate replies in the AI practice feature — receives the text of what you say to the AI, not your identity).
- **Voice call infrastructure** (to connect calls between users).
- **Push notification service** (to deliver notifications if you enable them).
Each provider processes data only to perform its service and under its own privacy and security terms.
## Data retention
- Live voice calls are not recorded or stored.
- Profile info (age, gender), device identifier, usage data, notification tokens, and feedback are retained while your app is in use and for as long as needed to operate the service.
- You can request deletion of your data (see "Your rights" below).
## Children's privacy
VoiceMatch is intended for adults **18 years and older**. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If we learn that someone under 18 has used the app, we will remove their data.
## Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
## Your rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your data by contacting us at [PUT YOUR CONTACT EMAIL HERE]. You can also stop all data collection by uninstalling the app.
## Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted at this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
## Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
[PUT YOUR CONTACT EMAIL ]