Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [DATE]

Introduction

Phonique (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application Phonique (the “App”).

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use the App:

  • Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and device identifiers
  • Usage Data: App performance metrics, crash reports, and error logs
  • Anonymous User ID: RevenueCat anonymous user identifier (not linked to personal information)
  • Subscription Status: Whether you have an active premium subscription (linked to anonymous ID only)

Information We Do NOT Collect

We do NOT collect:

  • Personal names or email addresses
  • Location data
  • Contact information
  • User-entered text or answers
  • Specific content you are studying (only aggregate counts and IDs)

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

  1. App Functionality: To provide and maintain the App’s features
  2. Error Tracking: To identify and fix bugs and crashes (via Sentry)
  3. Subscription Management: To manage premium subscriptions (via RevenueCat)
  4. Analytics: To understand app usage patterns and improve the user experience
  5. Performance Monitoring: To monitor app performance and optimize functionality

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Sentry

  • Purpose: Error tracking and crash reporting
  • Data Collected: Crash reports, error logs, device information, anonymous user IDs
  • Privacy Policy: https://sentry.io/privacy/
  • Data Location: United States

RevenueCat

  • Purpose: Subscription management and in-app purchase processing
  • Data Collected: Anonymous user IDs, subscription status, purchase history
  • Privacy Policy: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy
  • Data Location: United States

Apple App Store

  • Purpose: App distribution and in-app purchase processing
  • Data Collected: Purchase transactions, subscription status
  • Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/privacy/
  • Data Location: Various (as per Apple’s infrastructure)

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With third-party service providers (Sentry, RevenueCat) who assist in operating the App
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or acquisition

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Data Retention

  • Error Logs: Retained by Sentry according to their retention policy (typically 90 days)
  • Subscription Data: Retained by RevenueCat according to their retention policy
  • Local App Data: Stored locally on your device and can be deleted by uninstalling the App

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request access to your personal data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data
  • Opt-Out: Opt out of certain data collection (note: this may affect app functionality)

To exercise these rights, contact us at: [YOUR_CONTACT_EMAIL]

Children’s Privacy

The App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country.

Changes to This Privacy 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 questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: [YOUR_CONTACT_EMAIL] Address: [YOUR_ADDRESS]

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