Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information on Kapalango.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Learning Progress Data

To provide you with personalized vocabulary learning experiences, we collect:

  • Practice session results and scores
  • Words you've practiced and your proficiency levels
  • Time spent on different practice methods (listening, text filling, writing, translation)
  • Topics and tags you've studied
  • Learning streaks and achievement progress

1.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect information about how you use our service:

  • Pages visited and features used
  • Device information (browser type, operating system)
  • IP address and general location (country/region level)
  • Session duration and frequency of visits

1.3 Optional Account Information

If you create an account, we may collect:

  • Email address (for account recovery and updates)
  • Display name or username
  • Learning preferences and goals

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Educational Purposes

Your learning data helps us provide better educational experiences:

  • Track your vocabulary learning progress
  • Recommend appropriate difficulty levels
  • Suggest relevant topics and words to practice
  • Generate personalized review sessions
  • Identify areas where you need more practice

2.2 Service Improvement

We use aggregated, anonymized data to:

  • Improve our vocabulary database and content quality
  • Develop new practice methods and features
  • Optimize the learning experience for all users
  • Fix technical issues and enhance performance

2.3 Communication

If you provide contact information, we may use it to:

  • Send important service updates
  • Respond to your support requests
  • Share tips to improve your learning (with your consent)

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Data Protection

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

  • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
  • Secure database storage with access controls
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only

3.2 Data Retention

We retain your data as follows:

  • Learning progress: Kept while your account is active and for educational continuity
  • Usage analytics: Anonymized and aggregated for service improvement
  • Account information: Deleted upon account closure request
  • Support communications: Kept for reasonable period to assist with ongoing issues

4. Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 No Sale of Personal Data

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share limited data with trusted service providers who help us operate our platform:

  • Cloud hosting services for data storage
  • Analytics services (using anonymized data)
  • Email services for communication (if you opt-in)

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and users' safety.

4.4 Anonymous Learning Data

We may share aggregated, anonymized learning statistics to:

  • Contribute to educational research
  • Improve language learning methodologies
  • Demonstrate the effectiveness of our platform

5. Cookies and Tracking

5.1 Essential Cookies

We use necessary cookies to:

  • Remember your practice session progress
  • Maintain your login status
  • Store your learning preferences

5.2 Analytics Cookies

With your consent, we use analytics cookies to:

  • Understand how you use our platform
  • Identify popular features and content
  • Improve user experience

5.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect some functionality.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data and learning progress
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Export your learning data
  • Opt-out of non-essential communications

6.2 Data Portability

You can request a copy of your learning progress data in a portable format.

6.3 Account Deletion

You can delete your account at any time. This will remove your personal information, though anonymized learning data may be retained for service improvement.

7. Children's Privacy

Kapalango is designed for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

For users aged 13-18, we recommend parental guidance when using our service.

8. International Users

Kapalango may be accessed by users worldwide. By using our service, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy, regardless of your location.

We comply with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR for European users.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on this page
  • Updating the β€œLast updated” date
  • Sending email notification for material changes (if you provided an email)

Your continued use of Kapalango after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us About Privacy

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

Email: privacy@kapalango.com

General Support: support@kapalango.com

Contact Page: Kapalango Support

We aim to respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.

Privacy Summary

  • πŸ”’ Your learning data stays secure
  • πŸ“š We use data to improve your learning
  • 🚫 We never sell your personal information
  • ⚑ You control your data and privacy
  • 🌍 GDPR compliant for EU users
  • πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Safe for learners of all ages

What We Collect

Learning ProgressPractice scores, words studied, time spent
Usage AnalyticsPages visited, features used (anonymized)
Optional AccountEmail, preferences (only if you sign up)