Privacy Policy

Introduction

Spanish Flash ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Spanish learning application and related services.

By using Spanish Flash, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Account Information: Email address when you create an account or sign in using magic links
• Profile Data: Account creation date and basic profile information
• Support Information: Name, email, and messages when you contact us for support
• Payment Information: Billing details processed securely through Stripe (we do not store credit card information)

Learning Data

• Flashcards: Spanish and English word pairs you save for practice
• Diary Entries: Spanish text you write for feedback and improvement
• Progress Data: Learning streaks, practice sessions, and performance metrics
• Audio Recordings: Voice recordings you create for diary entries (processed for feedback)

Technical Information

• Usage Data: How you interact with our app, features used, and session duration
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Log Data: IP addresses, access times, and error logs for service improvement

How We Use Your Information

• Service Delivery: Provide Spanish learning features, flashcard practice, and conjugation exercises
• AI Feedback: Process your diary entries and audio recordings to provide learning feedback
• Progress Tracking: Monitor your learning progress and maintain learning streaks
• Account Management: Manage your account, authentication, and subscription status
• Customer Support: Respond to your inquiries and provide technical assistance
• Service Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to enhance our learning platform
• Security: Protect against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access

Third-Party Services

Supabase

We use Supabase for user authentication, database storage, and backend services. Your data is stored securely in Supabase's infrastructure. View Supabase's Privacy Policy

Stripe

Payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not store your payment information. Stripe processes payments securely and in compliance with PCI DSS standards. View Stripe's Privacy Policy

Groq AI

We use Groq AI to provide intelligent feedback on your Spanish writing and audio recordings. Your content is processed to generate learning recommendations. View Groq's Privacy Policy

Google Gemini

We use Google Gemini for advanced AI processing of your diary entries and audio content to provide detailed feedback and corrections. View Google's Privacy Policy

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication and access controls
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Secure hosting infrastructure through trusted providers

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Specifically:

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after closure
• Learning Data: Retained to provide continuity in your learning experience
• Support Tickets: Retained for customer service purposes and legal compliance
• Payment Records: Retained as required by law and for accounting purposes

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information we hold
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your information
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the information provided below.

Children's Privacy

Spanish Flash is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information during international transfers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: