Privacy Policy — NextStep Speak AI

1. Introduction

Welcome to NextStep Speak AI ("we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our English learning application.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

Name and email address (when you create an account)
Language preferences and learning settings
Payment information (UPI transaction references for subscriptions/courses)

Usage Data

Practice sessions, scores, and progress data
Voice recordings (processed in real-time for pronunciation feedback, not permanently stored)
Learning activity and streak information
Device and browser information for app optimization

3. How We Use Your Information

To provide and personalize your English learning experience
To track your progress and adapt lessons to your level
To provide AI-powered speaking feedback and pronunciation analysis
To process course enrollments and subscription payments
To communicate important updates about the app
To maintain leaderboards and community features

4. Voice & Audio Data

Our app uses voice recognition to evaluate your English speaking skills. Voice recordings are processed in real-time by our AI system to provide instant feedback. We do not permanently store raw audio recordings. Only transcribed text and scores are saved to track your progress.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share limited data with:

AI service providers (for speech analysis and lesson generation) — only the minimum data needed
Payment processors — only transaction references for subscription verification

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure authentication, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

Access: You can view your profile and learning data in the app Settings
Update: You can update your personal information at any time
Delete: You can request deletion of your account and all associated data by contacting us

8. Children's Privacy

Our app is designed for users of all ages learning English. For users under 13, we recommend parental guidance. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without parental consent.

9. 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.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the app's Settings page or email us at the address provided in your account dashboard.