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Privacy Policy - inker speak
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 23, 2026
Effective Date: February 23, 2026
Welcome to inker speak (the "App"). This Privacy Policy is provided by developer qingcaihuang ("we," "us," or "our") and explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our language learning application.
1. Information We Collect
To provide and improve our language learning services, we collect the following types of information:
- Phone Number: Used for account registration, login authentication, and identity verification
- Learning Records: Your study progress, practice sessions, performance metrics, achievements, and learning streaks
- Device Information: Device model, operating system version, app version, and related technical specifications
- Usage Data: Feature usage patterns, session duration, interaction frequency, and user preferences
- Voice Data: Audio recordings of your speaking practice sessions, primarily processed on-device for pronunciation analysis; in certain scenarios, recordings may be transmitted to our servers for supplementary speech evaluation, and are not retained after the assessment is complete
- User-Generated Content: Sentences created, notes, bookmarks saved in your "Love Bottle" collection, and other learning materials
2. Third-Party Services
We integrate the following third-party services to enable core app features:
- Alibaba Cloud: SMS verification services for secure user authentication and login processes
- Youdao Intelligent Voice: Text-to-speech generation and supplementary speech evaluation services; related data is used solely for voice processing purposes, we do not store generated audio files, and this service provider maintains equivalent data protection standards
- Apple Services: App Store payment processing, subscription management, and in-app purchase handling
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these service providers for details on their data practices.
3. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used to provide and improve our language learning services:
- Core Learning Features: Personalized grammar analysis, pronunciation feedback, and customized learning paths
- Speech Evaluation: Voice recordings are used exclusively for pronunciation assessment and speech analysis, and are not used for any other purpose
- Progress Tracking: Learning analytics, study streaks, achievements, and detailed progress reports
- Social Features: Leaderboards, friend comparisons, and collaborative learning experiences
- Communication: Service notifications, learning reminders, and feature updates
- Payment Processing: Subscription billing, payment management, and in-app purchase processing
- Service Improvement: Usage analytics to enhance functionality and user experience
4. Data Security
We implement comprehensive technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:
- Encryption: TLS encryption for data in transit and encryption at rest where applicable
- Access Controls: Role-based access controls with least-privilege principles
- Secure Storage: Protected servers with regular backups and disaster recovery procedures
- Security Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for threats and regular vulnerability assessments
5. Your Privacy Rights
Subject to applicable laws, you have comprehensive rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: View all personal information we have collected about you
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request complete deletion of your account and associated personal data
- Data Portability: Export your learning data in a machine-readable format where technically feasible
6. Regional Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under applicable privacy laws:
- EU/EEA Users (GDPR): Rights to object, restrict processing, lodge complaints with supervisory authorities, and receive information about international data transfers
- California Users (CCPA/CPRA): Rights to know, delete, and opt out of sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Other Jurisdictions: Additional rights as provided by applicable local privacy and data protection laws
7. Children's Privacy Protection
We are committed to protecting children's privacy:
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent
- If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately
- Upon verification, we will promptly delete any such information
8. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Limited sharing may occur only in these specific circumstances:
- Service Providers: Trusted vendors operating under strict confidentiality and data protection agreements
- Legal Requirements: To comply with applicable laws or protect our rights, property, or safety
- Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales, with prior notice where required by law
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary:
- Active Accounts: Data is retained while your account remains active and as needed to provide services
- Deletion Requests: Personal data is deleted within 30 days after confirmed account deletion
- Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained for service improvement purposes
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements:
- Material changes will be communicated via email or prominent in-app notifications
- Updated versions will include the effective date and revision information
- Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
11. Contact Information
Language Notice: This English version is intended for international users. A Chinese version is also available. In case of any inconsistency between language versions, the version applicable to your jurisdiction shall prevail as permitted by law.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of February 24, 2025.
Available Languages:
Chinese Version |
English Version
App Information:
App Name: inker speak
Developer: qingcaihuang