Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to GoHanzi! We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Chinese vocabulary learning application.

By using GoHanzi, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Account Information: Email address, username, and password when you create an account
• Profile Information: Display name, profile picture (optional), and language learning preferences
• Contact Information: Email address for communication purposes

2.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you use GoHanzi:

• Learning Progress: Vocabulary learned, quiz scores, study time, and flashcard interactions
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
• App Usage: Features used, time spent in the app, and interaction patterns
• Log Data: IP address, browser type, access times, and pages viewed

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

• Provide and Maintain Service: To deliver the core functionality of the GoHanzi app
• Personalize Experience: To customize your learning experience based on your progress and preferences
• Improve Our Service: To understand how users interact with our app and make improvements
• Communication: To send you notifications, updates, and marketing communications (with your consent)
• Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide technical support
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and improve the learning algorithm

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

4.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Cloud hosting providers
• Analytics services
• Customer support tools
• Email communication services

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your personal information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Security measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure data storage practices

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request access to your personal information
• Correction: You can update or correct your information through your account settings
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and associated data
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured format
• Opt-Out: You can opt-out of marketing communications at any time
• Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Children's Privacy

GoHanzi is intended for users of all ages. For users under 13 years of age (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction), we require parental consent before collecting personal information. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from a child without proper consent, please contact us immediately.

9. Third-Party Links

Our app may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using GoHanzi, you consent to such transfers.

11. Advertising

We may display advertisements in our app. Our advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your interactions with ads. We do not share personally identifiable information with advertisers without your consent.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our 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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

13. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information.

14. GDPR Compliance

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We aim to take reasonable steps to allow you to correct, amend, delete, or limit the use of your personal data.

15. Contact Us

16. Consent

By using GoHanzi, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.