Introduction
Shikhun Italian ("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 mobile application ("App").
Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the App.
Information we collect
Information you provide
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Create an account or register
- Complete quizzes and lessons
- Participate in leaderboards
- Contact us for support
This information may include:
- Email address
- Username or display name
- Profile information
- Learning progress and quiz scores
- Study preferences and settings
Automatically collected information
When you use our App, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device information (model, operating system, unique device identifiers)
- Usage data (lessons completed, time spent, feature usage)
- App performance data (crashes, errors — anonymized)
- Local storage data for offline functionality
Information we do NOT collect
We explicitly do NOT collect:
- Location data
- Contact lists
- Photos or media files
- Audio recordings (Text-to-Speech is output-only, no recording)
- Payment information
How we use your information
Provide and maintain the App
- Deliver educational content and lessons
- Track your learning progress
- Enable offline functionality
- Provide text-to-speech pronunciation features
Improve user experience
- Personalize learning paths
- Analyze usage patterns to improve content
- Fix bugs and technical issues
- Develop new features
Communication
- Send learning reminders (if enabled by you)
- Respond to support requests
- Notify about app updates
Leaderboards and competition
- Display weekly rankings
- Show achievement comparisons
- Enable social features (leaderboards)
Data storage and security
Local storage
Most of your data is stored locally on your device:
- Lesson progress
- Quiz results
- App preferences
- Cached content for offline use
Cloud storage
Some data is stored securely in our cloud database (Supabase):
- User profiles and authentication
- Learning statistics
- Leaderboard data
- Quiz history
Security measures
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
- Secure authentication (Google OAuth)
- Regular security audits
- Access controls and monitoring
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data retention
We retain your data while you actively use the App to maintain your progress, preserve achievements, and enable feature continuity.
If you stop using the App:
- Local data remains on your device until you uninstall
- Cloud data may be retained for up to 2 years
- You can request deletion at any time
Your rights and choices
You have the right to:
- Access
- Request a copy of your personal data.
- Correction
- Update or correct your information.
- Deletion
- Delete your account and data.
- Export
- Download your learning progress data.
- Opt-out
- Disable notifications or data collection.
How to exercise your rights
- Email: [email protected]
- Delete account: App Settings → Account → Delete Account
- Update information: edit directly in app settings
- Opt out of notifications: Settings → Notifications
Third-party services
Our App uses the following third-party services:
- Supabase (database & authentication)
- User authentication and data storage. Data shared: email, profile, progress data. Policy: supabase.com/privacy
- Google OAuth (authentication)
- Secure user authentication. Data shared: email, name (for account creation only). Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
- Text-to-speech services
- Italian pronunciation. Data shared: text to be spoken, processed locally on device. No audio is recorded; this is output-only.
These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to read them to understand how they handle your information.
Children’s privacy
Our App is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.
International data transfers
Your data may be stored and processed in servers located in different countries. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your data to these locations. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Changes to this 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
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending an email notification (for significant changes)
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes are effective when posted on this page.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Web app: https://app.shikhunitalian.com