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Privacy Policy for Aviation Dictionary Lite

1. Overview

Aviation Dictionary Lite ("App") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our App.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

Account Information:

• Email address
• Full name
• Username
• Password (securely hashed)

Study Session Data:

• Terms marked as "Known" or "Review Later" during study sessions
• Study progress and session history
• Timestamps of study activities

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

Device and Usage Information:

• Device type and operating system
• App version
• Crash reports and error logs (for reliability improvement)
• Search queries and dictionary browsing patterns

Analytics:

• Feature usage statistics
• Session duration and frequency
• Performance metrics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide dictionary functionality, search capabilities, and personalized study sessions
• User Accounts: To authenticate users and maintain secure accounts
• Progress Persistence: To save and sync your study progress across devices
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve app features
• Support: To troubleshoot issues and provide technical support
• Security: To protect against fraud and maintain app security
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Where Data is Stored

Your data is stored in Google Firebase (Google Cloud Platform):

• Authentication: Firebase Authentication (Google LLC)
• Database: Cloud Firestore (Google LLC)

4.2 Security Measures

• All data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS
• Authentication credentials are securely hashed
• Your password is never stored in plain text
• Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only
• We follow industry-standard security practices

Note: While we implement robust security measures, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your account credentials confidential.

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Firebase (Google LLC)

The App uses Firebase services including:

• Firebase Authentication for user account management
• Cloud Firestore for storing user data
• Cloud Functions for backend processing

Firebase is subject to Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

5.2 No Other Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Data Retention

• Active Accounts: Data is retained as long as your account is active
• Deleted Accounts: Personal data is deleted within 30 days of account deletion
• Logs: Crash reports and analytics are retained for 90 days

You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us (see Section 8).

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Opt-Out: Disable analytics and crash reporting

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details in Section 8.

8. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date above.

Your continued use of the App after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10. Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - For EU/EEA users
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - For California users
• Brazil's Lei Geral de Protecao de Dados (LGPD) - For Brazilian users
• Apple App Store Privacy Policy Requirements
• Google Play Store Privacy Policy Requirements

11. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information and terminate the child's account.

12. International Data Transfer

Your information may be transferred to, and maintained on, computers located in multiple countries. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have data protection laws different from those in your country.

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Please review this Privacy Policy regularly for updates. Your continued use of the App signifies your acceptance of this Privacy Policy.