LECO Privacy Policy

Introduction

LECO Language Learning ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and web platform.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, username, and password for account creation
• Learning Content: Audio recordings, lesson titles, descriptions, and study materials you upload
• Profile Data: Language preferences, learning goals, and progress settings

Information We Generate

• Learning Analytics: Study session data, practice scores, flashcard performance, and progress statistics
• App Usage: Features accessed, time spent in app, and interaction patterns
• Technical Data: Device information, app version, and crash logs for debugging

Information We Do NOT Collect

• We do not collect location data
• We do not access your contacts or calendar
• We do not collect sensitive personal information (health, financial, etc.)
• We do not use your microphone except when you actively record lessons

How We Use Your Information

Core Functionality

• Account Management: Create and maintain your user account
• Learning Features: Provide spaced repetition, progress tracking, and personalized recommendations
• Content Processing: Transcribe audio recordings and generate study materials using AI services
• Synchronization: Sync your progress across devices

Service Improvement

• Analytics: Understand app usage to improve features and user experience
• Bug Fixes: Identify and resolve technical issues
• Customer Support: Respond to your questions and support requests

Legal Compliance

• Security: Protect against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
• Legal Requirements: Comply with applicable laws and regulations

Data Sharing and Disclosure

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate our app:

• AI Processing Services: Audio transcription and content analysis (data is processed and not stored by these services)
• Cloud Storage: Secure storage of your learning materials and progress data
• Analytics Services: Anonymous usage statistics to improve app performance

We Do NOT:

• Sell your personal data to advertisers or marketers
• Share your learning content with other users without permission
• Use your audio recordings for any purpose other than your own learning

Legal Disclosures

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety.

Data Security

Security Measures

• Encryption: All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption
• Secure Storage: Personal data is encrypted at rest
• Access Controls: Strict access limitations for our technical staff
• Regular Audits: Periodic security reviews and updates

Your Recordings

• Audio recordings are stored securely and encrypted
• Only you can access your personal recordings
• Recordings are processed by AI services but not stored by them
• You can delete your recordings at any time

Your Privacy Rights

Access and Control

• View Data: Access your personal data through the app settings
• Edit Information: Update your profile and learning preferences
• Delete Content: Remove individual lessons, recordings, or study materials
• Account Deletion: Permanently delete your account and all associated data

Data Portability

• Export Data: Download your learning progress and statistics
• Transfer Data: Move your data to another service (upon request)

Communication Preferences

• Email Settings: Control educational and promotional emails
• Push Notifications: Manage in-app notification preferences

Data Retention

• Active Accounts: Data retained while your account is active and for 30 days after deletion
• Deleted Content: Permanently removed within 30 days of deletion
• Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer if required by law
• Anonymous Data: Aggregated, anonymous usage statistics may be retained indefinitely

Children's Privacy

LECO is designed for users 13 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

International Users

Data Transfers

• Your data may be stored and processed in the United States or other countries
• We ensure appropriate safeguards for international data transfers
• EU users have additional rights under GDPR

GDPR Rights (EU Users)

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or by email. Your continued use of LECO after updates constitutes acceptance of the new policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data:

Consent

By using LECO, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. You can withdraw consent by deleting your account, though this will prevent you from using our services.