Privacy Policy / Gizlilik Politikası

1. Information We Collect

Hemen İngilizce collects minimal, non-personal information to improve the app experience:

Analytics Data (Firebase Analytics)

We use Firebase Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics, including:

• Page views and screen visits within the app
• App session duration and frequency
• General device information (iOS version, device model)
• App crashes and performance metrics
• Feature usage patterns (which sections are used most)

Important: This data is completely anonymous and cannot be used to identify individual users. Firebase Analytics does not collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or learning content.

Information We Don't Collect

We do not collect, store, or transmit any of the following:

• Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
• Your learning progress or performance data
• Specific words you study or your answers
• Location data or precise IP addresses
• Any data that could identify you personally
• Audio recordings or voice data
• Photos or camera access
• Contacts or calendar information

2. Local Data Storage

All data related to your learning progress is stored exclusively on your device:

• Your learning progress and statistics are stored locally on your iPhone/iPad
• Word lists and content are downloaded once and stored locally
• Settings and preferences are saved on your device only
• No data is synchronized with external servers
• You can delete all app data by uninstalling the app

3. Third-Party Services

Hemen İngilizce uses minimal third-party services to provide and improve the app:

Firebase Analytics (Google)

We use Firebase Analytics to understand how users interact with our app. Firebase Analytics:

• Collects anonymous usage data and app performance metrics
• Does not collect personal information or learning content
• Uses device identifiers that cannot be linked to your identity
• Helps us improve app stability and user experience
• Complies with Apple's privacy guidelines and GDPR requirements

You can learn more about Firebase Analytics privacy practices at Firebase Privacy Policy.

Services We Don't Use

• No advertising networks or ad serving platforms
• No social media integrations
• No cloud storage for personal data
• No user tracking or profiling systems
• No data brokers or marketing platforms
• No email marketing or communication services

4. No Advertising

Hemen İngilizce is completely ad-free:

• No banner ads, interstitial ads, or video ads
• No sponsored content or promotional materials
• No data collection for advertising purposes
• No tracking for ad personalization
• No revenue sharing with advertising partners

5. App Store Requirements

While we don't collect data, Apple's App Store may collect certain information as part of their standard app distribution process:

• App Store may collect download and purchase information
• Apple may collect crash reports if you enable crash reporting
• App Store analytics are handled by Apple, not by us
• We have no access to any data collected by Apple

6. iOS Permissions

Hemen İngilizce requests minimal permissions and only for essential functionality:

• Microphone Access - Required for pronunciation practice and speech recognition features. Audio is processed locally on your device and is never recorded, stored, or transmitted.
• Network Access - Used only for Firebase Analytics data transmission. All learning content works completely offline.
• No access to camera or photos
• No access to contacts or calendar
• No access to location services
• No access to notifications (unless you choose to enable them)

Note: Analytics data is sent anonymously and cannot be linked to your identity or learning progress.

7. Data Security

Since we don't collect any data, there's no data to secure on our end. However, we ensure:

• All app data is stored locally using iOS's secure storage mechanisms
• No data transmission occurs between the app and external servers
• App updates don't include any data collection changes
• Your device's built-in security protects your local data

8. Children's Privacy

Hemen İngilizce is safe for users of all ages:

• No data collection means no special considerations for children
• Parents can be confident their children's data stays private
• No age verification or parental consent required
• App is suitable for educational use in schools

9. Changes to This Policy

If we ever need to change this privacy policy, we will:

• Update the policy in the App Store listing
• Notify users through app updates
• Maintain our commitment to not collecting personal data
• Provide clear explanations of any changes

10. Your Rights

Since we don't collect any data, you have complete control:

• All your data remains on your device
• You can delete all data by uninstalling the app
• No data portability concerns since no data is collected
• No right to deletion needed since we don't store anything
• Complete privacy and control over your learning data