Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2024
Local Processing
Speech is processed in your browser
No Voice Storage
We don't store your recordings
Your Control
Clear data anytime you want
Introduction
At Pronunly, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our pronunciation practice platform.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Practice Data: Your pronunciation practice attempts, scores, and progress statistics
- Preferences: Theme settings, practice mode preferences
Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: How you interact with our features (pages visited, time spent)
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution
- Cookies: Small files stored on your device for functionality and analytics
Speech and Audio Data
Important: We prioritize your privacy when it comes to voice data:
- Local Processing: Your speech is processed entirely within your web browser using the Web Speech API
- No Server Storage: Audio recordings are NOT transmitted to or stored on our servers
- Browser Handling: Speech recognition is handled by your browser's built-in capabilities (e.g., Google's speech services for Chrome)
- Session Only: Any temporary audio data exists only during your practice session
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and improve our pronunciation practice service
- Track your progress and display statistics
- Personalize your learning experience
- Analyze usage patterns to improve the platform
- Display relevant advertisements (Google AdSense)
Data Storage
Your practice data is stored locally on your device using browser storage (localStorage). This means:
- Your data stays on your device
- You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings
- Your data does not sync across devices
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
Google AdSense
We display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to personalize ads based on your browsing history. You can opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ads Settings.
Web Speech API
Speech recognition is powered by your browser's Web Speech API. In Chrome, this may use Google's speech recognition services. Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy for more information.
Cookies
We use cookies for:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function (theme preferences)
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to serve relevant ads
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: View your stored practice data
- Delete: Clear all your data through browser settings
- Opt-Out: Disable cookies through your browser settings
- Control Ads: Adjust ad personalization in Google settings
Children's Privacy
Pronunly is intended for users of all ages for educational purposes. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us.
Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
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 and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@pronunly.com