Privacy Policy for knockOut Study

Last updated: June 30, 2025

1. Introduction

knockOut Study ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile language learning application.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account
• Profile Data: Language preferences, learning goals, and course selections

Learning Data

• Progress Tracking: Lesson completion status, scores, and performance metrics
• Study Sessions: Time spent learning, frequency of use, and session duration
• Flashcard Data: Card creation, study intervals, and spaced repetition progress
• Interaction Data: Clicks, navigation patterns, and feature usage

Technical Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, and app version
• Usage Analytics: App performance, crash reports, and error logs
• Network Information: IP address and connection status

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide Services: Deliver personalized language learning experiences
• Progress Tracking: Monitor and display your learning progress and achievements
• Spaced Repetition: Optimize flashcard scheduling for effective learning
• Course Recommendations: Suggest appropriate lessons and content
• App Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and performance
• Technical Support: Diagnose and resolve technical issues
• Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party services that help us operate our app
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our legal rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Consent: When you explicitly consent to sharing

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Encrypted data transmission using HTTPS
• Secure user authentication and password protection
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

7. Your Rights and Choices

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Disable certain data collection features

8. Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during such transfers.

10. Third-Party Services

Our app may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external services, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the app and updating the "Last updated" date above.

12. Contact Us

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This privacy policy is effective as of June 30, 2025, and applies to all users of the knockOut Study mobile application.