Privacy Policy

Respecting Your Privacy

Your privacy is important to us.

It is Accent Oracle, Accent Guesser's policy to respect your privacy regarding any information we may collect from you across the website, https://accentoracle.org, and other sites and apps we own and operate.

Information Collection

We only request personal information when it is essential to provide you with the services. We collect this information fairly, lawfully, and with your knowledge and consent. Below are the types of data we collect:

Personal Information:

Example: When you sign up for an account, we may ask for your name, email address, phone number, and native language. This information helps us tailor your experience, such as recommending specific pronunciation lessons based on your language background.

Device Information:

Example: When you access the app, we automatically collect data such as your IP address, device type (e.g., iPhone, Android), and operating system version. This helps us optimize the app for your device and troubleshoot any issues.

Interaction Data:

Example: As you use the Accent Oracle, Accent Guesser app, we track your progress on lessons, the time you spend on the app, and the scores you obtain in exercises. This data helps us provide feedback, suggest areas for improvement, and enhance your learning experience.

Audio Data:

Example: When you actively use the app to practice pronunciation, we store your voice recordings to provide you instant feedback and a history of your pronunciation over time.

Use of Information

Your personal information is used for the following purposes:

• To Provide Services: To fulfill your requests and deliver the services you have asked for.
• To Improve Services: To enhance the functionality and user experience of the services.
• To Communicate: To notify you about updates, respond to inquiries, and send relevant information related to the services. If opted-in, we may also use your phone number for promotional communications such as announcements of new features, special events, and other information we believe you will find valuable.

Additionally, by starting a free trial or subscribing through Apple, you are freely consenting us to share your personal data with Apple to assist in reviewing app refund requests. If you would like to access or delete your personal data related to consumption information, you may submit requests directly to Apple by visiting privacy.apple.com.

Data Retention and Protection

We retain your information only for as long as necessary. We protect the data we store using commercially acceptable measures to prevent loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification.

Voice Sample Collection, Storage, and User Rights

Accent Oracle, Accent Guesser collects and stores voice samples to provide pronunciation feedback, enhance your learning experience, and improve the machine learning models. These voice samples are securely stored and may be retained as part of the records. If your voice samples are stored in a format that can be personally identifiable, you have the right to request access to or deletion of this data. To make such a request, please email us at [email protected]. We will process your request within 28 business days, in accordance with applicable data privacy laws.

If you reside in a jurisdiction with additional data privacy rights (e.g., GDPR or CCPA), you may also have the right to request details about how your data is processed, request data portability, or restrict certain processing activities. Please include your specific request in your email so we can assist you appropriately.

Additionally, if you wish to opt out of future collection of voice samples, you may do so by disabling voice-related features in the Accent Oracle, Accent Guesser app. Please note that this may limit the functionality of certain services.

Sharing of Information

We do not share your personally identifying information publicly or with third parties, except in the following circumstances:

• Legal Requirements:
  Example: If we are required by law to disclose your information in response to a court order or legal process, we will do so. This might occur in cases where law enforcement agencies request data to investigate illegal activities.
• With Your Consent:
  Example: If you opt-in to a feature that allows you to share your progress with a language tutor or a friend, we will share the necessary information only with the individuals you have specified.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes.

Your Rights

You have the following rights over your personal data:

• Access and Correction: You can request access to or correction of your personal information.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data.
• Withdrawal of Consent: You can withdraw consent for data processing at any time, where applicable.

To act on your rights, contact us at [email protected].

External Links

the website may contain links to external sites not operated by us. We have no control over these sites and are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Refusal of Personal Information

You are free to refuse the request for personal information, understanding that this may limit the ability to provide some services to you.

Acceptance of Practices

By continuing to use the website, you consent to the practices regarding privacy and the handling of personal information as described in this policy.

Account Deletion

If you wish to delete your account and personal information, you can do so through the Accent Oracle, Accent Guesser mobile app in your Settings. Alternatively, you can request account deletion by emailing us at [email protected]. All deletion requests will be processed within 28 business days or sooner.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about how we handle user data and personal information, please contact us at [email protected].

Effective Date: Dec 11, 2024