Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 2025

App Name: VocabHero
Developer: Sinan Kanmaz

1. Introduction

Welcome to VocabHero! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our mobile application (“App”).

By using VocabHero, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the App.

2. Information We Collect

a) Personal Information

  • Your full name, email address (only if you sign in with Google or Apple).
  • Profile photo (optional).
  • Language learning progress (words learned, quizzes taken, scores).

b) Automatically Collected Information

  • Device information (model, OS version, etc.).
  • IP address and analytics data (via Firebase Analytics).
  • Crash and error logs (via Firebase Crashlytics).

c) Anonymous Accounts

If you use the App without signing in, we create an anonymous user ID to save your learning progress locally and in Firebase.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Personalize your learning experience.
  • Track your vocabulary progress.
  • Show relevant ads (via Google AdMob).
  • Improve app functionality and performance.
  • Secure your account and provide account recovery options.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services, which may collect user data according to their own privacy policies:

  • Firebase Authentication
  • Firebase Firestore & Realtime Database
  • Firebase Cloud Messaging
  • Firebase Analytics
  • Google AdMob
  • Google Sign-In
  • Sign in with Apple
  • YouTube video embedding

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

5. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain user data as long as your account is active. If you wish to delete your account and all associated data:

  • Go to Profile > Delete Account
  • Once deleted, all data (progress, profile, account) is permanently removed from our systems.

6. Data Security

We use secure cloud storage (Firebase) and encryption protocols to protect your personal data.

However, please understand that no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Children’s Privacy

VocabHero is not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under 13.

8. Your Rights

  • Access your data
  • Correct inaccuracies
  • Request data deletion
  • Withdraw consent

You may do so by contacting us at support@vocabhero.app

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available at:

https://vocabhero.app/privacy-policy

We recommend checking this page periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

📧 vocabheroen@gmail.com