Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 5, 2025
Welcome to Word Genie! ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the "App").
Policy at a Glance
- We don't require emails or passwords. Your account is tied to your device.
- Your learning data is secure. We sync your progress so you can use multiple devices, but we don't sell your data.
- Payments are handled by Apple/Google. We never see your credit card information.
- Voice data is for learning only. Audio from voice features is used for real-time analysis and is not stored long-term.
1. Information We Collect
To provide a personalized and effective learning experience, we collect the following types of information:
Information You Provide to Us
- Account & Profile Data: We collect the name and learning goals (e.g., Test Prep) you provide during onboarding. Your account is secured by binding it to a unique, anonymous identifier for your device, enabling a seamless passwordless experience.
- User-Generated Content: We store the content you create, such as custom flashcard decks, words, definitions, and any images you upload for your cards. This allows you to access and manage your study materials.
Information We Collect Automatically
- Learning & Progress Data: To power our spaced repetition algorithm and provide you with insights, we collect your study session history, quiz results, word mastery levels, and accuracy scores. This data is stored locally on your device and synced to our secure servers to enable multi-device use.
- Subscription Information: If you subscribe to Word Genie! Pro, our third-party partner, RevenueCat, manages the transaction through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. We receive confirmation of your subscription status but never receive or store your payment card details.
- Voice Data (Optional): When you use the Voice Study Mode, your spoken audio is processed in real-time to provide feedback. Audio snippets are securely sent to our third-party service provider (OpenAI) for transcription and evaluation. These audio snippets are not stored long-term on our servers.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to operate, maintain, and improve our Service. This includes:
- Creating and managing your account.
- Syncing your learning progress across multiple devices.
- Personalizing your learning path with features like "Smart Review" and tailored deck suggestions based on your goals.
- Processing transactions and managing your Pro subscription via RevenueCat.
- Analyzing anonymous, aggregated usage data to improve app features and performance.
3. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with third parties only in the following situations:
- With Service Providers: We use trusted third-party service providers for essential operations, including cloud hosting (DigitalOcean), subscription management (RevenueCat), and voice recognition (OpenAI). These partners are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
- By Law or to Protect Rights: We may disclose information if required by law or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of our company, our users, or the public.
4. Data Security, Retention, and Rights
Security: We implement industry-standard security measures, including HTTPS encryption for all data in transit, to protect your information. While we take all reasonable precautions, no security system is impenetrable.
Retention: We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services.
Your Rights: You have control over your personal information. You can review and update your profile information within the app's settings. You may also request the complete deletion of your account and all associated data by contacting our support team.
5. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: privacy@wordgenie.app