Please note that this Privacy Policy is subject to change at any time. It was last updated on October 26, 2024.

1. Introduction

Welcome to Cafe au Lang, an AI-powered language learning platform with integrated social features. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a secure online experience. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices concerning the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information. By using Cafe au Lang, you agree to the terms of this policy.

2. Data Collection and Use

User Registration Data: When you register for Cafe au Lang, we collect your email address and associated login information. This can be through Gmail, Apple ID, or our native email and password sign-up option. For accounts created with an email and password, we store a securely encrypted version of your password. This information is used to create and maintain your account, provide account recovery options, and enhance your user experience.

Device and Network Information: We also collect certain device information and network data, including your IP address, device type, operating system, and app version. This information helps us to ensure the security of your account, improve our services, and provide a tailored experience across different devices. Your IP address may be used for fraud prevention and to approximate your location for regional customization.

Profile Information: As part of your profile on Cafe au Lang, you are invited to provide a display name, a username handle, a personal introduction and a profile picture for each of the languages you are learning. This information is publicly displayed on our platform and is visible to other users. Your profile helps personalize your experience and enables community interaction within the app.

Posts and Privacy Settings: Any posts you make on Cafe au Lang, including language exercises, comments, or other contributions, will adhere to the privacy settings you select. You have the option to make your posts public (visible to all users) or private (visible only to you). We respect your privacy choices and will only display your posts in accordance with your settings.

Language Level and Preferences: To tailor your learning experience, we collect information about your language proficiency level and topic preferences. This information is kept private and is used to customize the content and challenges you receive in the app.

Payment Information: Although Cafe au Lang does not directly process payments, we receive and store receipt data from app store transactions. This data includes the type of purchase and the date of the transaction but does not include any personal payment information like credit card numbers.

3. Data Sharing and Third-Party Access

AI Vendors: For the purpose of providing language corrections and enhancing your learning experience, we may share certain user data with AI vendors, including OpenAI, Anthropic and Google. This data sharing is essential for the AI to analyze and provide feedback on your language usage.

Cloud Services: We utilize cloud services such as Supabase and Google Cloud for data storage and processing. These services are integral to the operation of our app and are used for securely storing your data.

Third-Party Protection Clause: We ensure that any third party receiving user data from Cafe au Lang will adhere to privacy and security standards that are at least as protective as those outlined in this policy. These standards are in compliance with the guidelines set forth by the app stores and applicable privacy laws.

4. Data Retention and Deletion

Retention Policy: Cafe au Lang retains user data as long as your account remains active. This includes information from your profile, posts, and interactions within the app. In cases where users delete their posts or accounts, the data may remain in our systems for a period necessary for backup, archival, and/or audit purposes.

User Rights: As a user of Cafe au Lang, you have the right to update, amend, or delete your personal information at any time. If you wish to permanently delete your account and all associated data, you can initiate this process through the app's settings. For a comprehensive deletion of all your data, including data retained after account deletion, you may submit a request via email to support@cafeaulang.com. We will process such requests in accordance with applicable laws and within a reasonable timeframe.

5. User Consent and Policy Updates

Consent: By accessing and using Cafe au Lang, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your data as outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use the app.

Policy Changes: We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised policy on the app and website. We will notify users of significant changes through the app or via email. Continued use of our app after such changes will constitute your acknowledgment and agreement to the amended policy.

6. Contact Information

For any questions, concerns, or comments about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@cafeaulang.com. We welcome your feedback and are committed to continuously improving our practices to protect your personal data.