Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following information when you use EnglishShort:

• Account info: name, email address, and profile picture (when signing in with Google)
• Learning progress: lessons completed, time spent, streak count, and shadowing activity
• Preferences: learning goals, CEFR level, dark/light mode setting

Anonymous users' data is stored only in your browser's local storage and never sent to our servers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

• Provide and improve the learning experience
• Sync your progress across devices
• Send magic link emails for authentication
• Analyse usage patterns to improve the app

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

3. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored on secure servers. We use industry-standard practices to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

4. Third-party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google OAuth: for sign-in authentication
• Google Fonts: for typography

These services have their own privacy policies and may collect data independently.

5. Cookies & Local Storage

EnglishShort uses browser local storage to save your learning progress, preferences (such as dark mode), and authentication tokens. We do not use third-party tracking cookies.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Correct inaccurate information

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes via the app or email.

8. Contact

Questions about this policy? Contact us at [email protected]