Privacy Policy for AccentAbility
Last Updated: [May 8, 2025]
AccentAbility ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our users ("you," "your"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you use the AccentAbility mobile app (the "Service").
1. Who We Are
AccentAbility is operated by a company legally established in South Korea. We provide a global pronunciation training app available through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. For privacy-related inquiries, you may contact us at: contact@accentability.com
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of data:
a. Account Information
- Email address, name, and login credentials when signing up with Google, Facebook (Meta), or email.
b. Profile Information
- Profile image (uploaded by user)
- Name (optional, may be real name)
- Country or region of residence (used for display on the leaderboard and profile)
c. Audio Data
- Your latest pronunciation recording is stored in the app's "History" section for your personal practice only.
- Each pronunciation submission is sent to a third-party pronunciation scoring API provider.
- Audio is processed temporarily and deleted immediately after scoring.
d. Usage Data
- Analytics related to feature usage, performance, and engagement.
- We do not currently track device IDs, IP addresses, or precise geolocation.
e. Future Advertising Data
- We may integrate third-party advertising and analytics tools such as Meta, Google Ads, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, or TikTok in the future.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain your account
- To analyze performance and improve the Service
- To personalize your learning experience
- To process pronunciation scoring using external APIs
- To display rankings and profiles (e.g., leaderboard)
- For customer service and support
- For lawful marketing and communication
4. Data Sharing and Processors
We do not sell your personal data. However, we share data with trusted service providers:
- Pronunciation scoring API provider (processes and deletes your audio immediately after scoring)
- AWS (stores profile and account data securely)
- Google / Facebook (if used for sign-in)
- Future Ad Partners (if you consent, used for analytics and personalization)
5. Data Retention
- Your audio recordings are retained only in the History section (your most recent one) unless overwritten.
- Other personal data is stored securely on AWS and retained until you delete your account.
- Your practice and challenge History is retained temporarily and automatically cleared each month to ensure optimal app performance and a fresh learning experience.
6. Account and Data Deletion
Currently, we do not offer in-app data export or deletion. However, if you wish to delete your account or data, please contact us at contact@accentability.com. We will respond within 30 days.
7. Children's Privacy
The Service is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age.
8. International Users
As AccentAbility is accessible globally, your data may be transferred to and stored in South Korea and other countries where our servers and partners operate.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you via the app or by email.
10. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy, contact us at:
contact@accentability.com
