Effective date: 9 November 2025
We take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how Pidgin Learning (“we”, “our”, “us”) handles information when you use the Pidgin mobile application (“App”).
Plain language summary: {PLAIN_SUMMARY}
1. Who we are & how to contact us
Controller: Pidgin Learning
Contact: {CONTACT_EMAIL}
Address (optional): {POSTAL_ADDRESS}
2. What information we collect
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- No personal data collected. We do not collect or store personal information within the App. Limited diagnostic data may be processed by your device or the app store for security and analytics. (Keep this bullet if true and remove the others.)
- Account information. If you create an account, we collect your email and password (hashed) to provide sign‑in and sync.
- App usage data. We may collect event data (e.g., screens viewed, actions taken) to improve features.
- Crash and performance data. Crash logs and diagnostics help us fix bugs and improve stability.
- Approximate location. Used to provide location‑based features. We do not track your precise location unless a feature requires it and you opt in.
- Device data. Such as device model, OS version, language, and App version for compatibility and support.
3. Why we collect information (purposes)
- Provide and operate the App and its features.
- Maintain security, prevent abuse, and debug issues.
- Understand usage to improve performance and user experience.
- Communicate with you about updates or support requests.
- Comply with legal obligations.
4. Legal bases (EEA/UK users)
Where applicable, we process data on these legal bases: performance of a contract (to provide the App), legitimate interests (to keep the App secure and improve it), and consent (for optional features like analytics, notifications, or location).
5. Third‑party services
Only include services you use and link to their policies.
- Google Play Services – Privacy
- Firebase / Google Analytics for Firebase – Privacy & Security
- Sentry (crash reporting) – Privacy
- RevenueCat (subscriptions) – Privacy
6. Data sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only with service providers that help us run the App (see above), following our instructions and appropriate safeguards, or when required by law.
7. Data retention
We keep information only as long as necessary for the purposes above, then delete or anonymise it. If you delete your account (if applicable), we will delete associated personal data within {RETENTION_WINDOW}.
8. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or port your data, to object or restrict processing, and to withdraw consent. To exercise these rights, contact us at {CONTACT_EMAIL}.
9. Children’s privacy
The App is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. International transfers
We may process information on servers outside your country. Where applicable, we use appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).
11. Changes to this policy
We will update this policy when necessary and indicate the new effective date. If changes are material, we will provide additional notice in the App.
12. Contact
If you have questions or concerns about this policy or your data, email us at {CONTACT_EMAIL}.
Note: This template is provided for convenience and is not legal advice. Ensure it matches your actual data practices and your declarations in Google Play’s Data safety form.