AccentLab Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to AccentLab ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile application AccentLab ("App" or "Service").

Your privacy is important to us. We are committed to protecting your personal data and being transparent about our data practices. This policy complies with applicable privacy laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

Account Information

• Email address (for account creation and authentication)
• Username or display name
• Password (stored securely using Firebase Authentication)
• Profile preferences and settings

Voice Recordings

• Audio recordings of your speech during practice sessions
• These recordings are processed temporarily for analysis purposes
• Recordings are not permanently stored on our servers

Practice Data

• Your practice session history and results
• Pronunciation scores and feedback
• Progress tracking data
• Exercise completion statistics

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

Device Information

• Device model and operating system version
• App version and build information
• Device language and region settings
• Unique device identifiers (for app functionality, not advertising)

Usage Analytics

• App usage patterns and feature usage statistics
• Session duration and frequency
• Error logs and crash reports
• Performance metrics (anonymized)

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Primary Purposes

Service Delivery

• Provide pronunciation analysis and feedback
• Generate personalized practice content
• Track your learning progress
• Sync data across your devices

Account Management

• Create and maintain your user account
• Authenticate your identity
• Manage subscription services
• Process payments through Apple

4. Data Processing and Third-Party Services

4.1 OpenAI Integration

Purpose: Speech analysis, text generation, and audio synthesis

Data Shared:

• Voice recordings (processed temporarily, not stored by OpenAI)
• Text content for practice generation
• Analysis requests for feedback generation

Data Protection:

• All data transmission is encrypted
• Voice recordings are processed in real-time and not retained
• We comply with OpenAI's data usage policies

4.2 Firebase Services (Google)

Purpose: Backend infrastructure, authentication, and data storage

Services Used:

• Firebase Authentication (user accounts)
• Cloud Firestore (user data storage)
• Firebase Analytics (anonymous usage statistics)
• Cloud Functions (secure API processing)

5. Data Retention

• Voice Recordings: Processed immediately and not stored permanently
• Account Data: Retained while your account is active
• Practice History: Stored until you delete your account
• Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized, retained for up to 2 years

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request information about what personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate personal information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Portability: Receive a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your personal data

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:

• Email: sergeikoniukhovskii@gmail.com
• Subject Line: "Privacy Rights Request"
• Include: Your registered email address and specific request

We will respond to verified requests within 30 days.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• End-to-end encryption for data transmission
• Encryption at rest for stored data
• Secure authentication protocols
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

8. Children's Privacy

• AccentLab is not intended for children under 13 years of age
• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
• If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information immediately

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

• We may update this Privacy Policy periodically
• Material changes will be communicated through the app or email
• Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance

By using AccentLab, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.