Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Monologue ("we," "our," or "us"). 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 mobile application (the "App").

By using Monologue, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our App.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Account Information: If you create an account, we may collect your email address, username, and password.
• Saved Words: Words you save, along with their definitions, notes, and any personal annotations you add.
• Study Data: Your quiz results, progress statistics, study habits, and performance metrics.
• Custom Collections: Collections, tags, and organizational categories you create for your saved words.
• Search History: Words you search for within the App (stored locally on your device).

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use Monologue, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
• Usage Data: How you interact with the App, features you use, time spent in the App, and crash reports.
• Log Data: IP address, browser type, access times, and pages viewed.

2.3 Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services that collect information used to identify you, such as:

• Dictionary APIs: When you look up word definitions, we may use third-party dictionary services.
• Analytics Services: To understand how users interact with our App and improve our services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

• To Provide Services: Deliver dictionary functionality, save your words, track your progress, and personalize your learning experience.
• To Improve the App: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features, fix bugs, and optimize performance.
• To Communicate: Send you updates, notifications, and respond to your inquiries (with your consent).
• To Maintain Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access.
• For Analytics: Understand user behavior and improve our services (using anonymized data where possible).

4. Data Storage and Security

Local Storage: Most of your data, including saved words and study progress, is stored locally on your device. This ensures your data remains private and accessible even without an internet connection.

Cloud Storage (Optional): If you choose to enable cloud sync or create an account, some data may be stored on secure servers to enable synchronization across devices.

Security Measures: We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Service Providers: With third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, dictionary APIs), subject to confidentiality obligations.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to respond to government requests.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, where your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly consent to sharing your information.

Anonymous Data: We may share aggregated, anonymized data that cannot identify you individually for research, analytics, or marketing purposes.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements).
• Export: Export your saved words and data in a portable format.
• Opt-Out: Opt-out of certain data collection, such as analytics or marketing communications.
• Account Deletion: Delete your account and associated data through the App settings.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

7. Children's Privacy

Monologue is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

8. 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. By using Monologue, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

Monologue may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information to them.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the App and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected about you
• Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed
• Opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Access and delete your personal information
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

13. GDPR Rights (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

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

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

15. Consent

By using Monologue, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, you should discontinue use of the App.