Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Lingois! This Privacy Policy explains how Teknesty ("we," "us," or "our") handles information in connection with the Lingois mobile application (the "App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

Important: Lingois does not collect, store, or transmit any personal information or user data to our servers. Your privacy is our priority.

2. Information We Do NOT Collect

Lingois is designed with privacy in mind. We do NOT collect, store, or process:

3. Local Data Storage

3.1 Progress Tracking

The App stores your learning progress locally on your device using local storage. This includes:

Important: This data remains exclusively on your device and is never transmitted to our servers or any third party. If you uninstall the App, this data will be permanently deleted.

3.2 Voice Processing

The App uses your device's microphone to assess pronunciation during speaking exercises. All voice processing occurs locally on your device in real-time. Audio recordings are NOT saved, stored, or transmitted anywhere.

4. Permissions Required

The App requests the following permissions to function properly:

4.1 Microphone Access

Required for pronunciation assessment and speaking exercises. Audio is processed in real-time and not stored or transmitted.

4.2 Nearby Devices (Bluetooth)

Required for connecting to Bluetooth audio devices (headphones, speakers) to enhance your learning experience. We do not collect or store any Bluetooth device information.

5. Third-Party Services

While we do not collect your personal data, the App integrates certain third-party services that may collect information:

5.1 Advertising

The App displays advertisements through:

5.2 Analytics

Firebase Analytics: We use Firebase to understand how users interact with the App (e.g., which features are most used, crash reports). Firebase may collect:

View Firebase's privacy policy at: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

Opting Out: You can limit ad tracking through your device settings (iOS: Settings > Privacy > Advertising, Android: Settings > Google > Ads).

6. Children's Privacy

Lingois is suitable for users of all ages, including children. Since we do not collect any personal information, we do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 (or applicable age in your jurisdiction). Parents and guardians can safely allow children to use the App.

7. Data Security

Since we do not collect or transmit personal data to our servers, there is minimal risk of data breaches. All data stored locally on your device is protected by your device's security measures. We recommend:

8. Your Rights and Choices

Since we do not collect personal data, traditional data rights (access, deletion, portability) do not apply. However, you can:

9. International Users

Lingois is operated by Teknesty, a company based in the United States. While we do not collect personal data, third-party services (AdMob, Unity Ads, Firebase) may process data in accordance with their respective privacy policies and applicable laws, including GDPR (Europe) and CCPA (California).

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the App or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes through the App or by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your privacy while using Lingois, please contact us:

Company: Teknesty

Email: support@teknesty.com

Location: United States

We will respond to your inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.