PRIVACY POLICY

LINGUA STORIES

Last Updated: February 19, 2026

Effective Date: February 19, 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Lingua Stories ("App," "we," "us," or "our"), a mobile language learning application operated by ABHYASHALA TECHNOLOGY PRIVATE LIMITED ("Company"), a company incorporated under the laws of India.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application available on iOS and Android platforms. This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the App, regardless of location, and describes your privacy rights under applicable laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA).

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By downloading, accessing, or using Lingua Stories, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the App.

Company Contact Information:

ABHYASHALA TECHNOLOGY PRIVATE LIMITED

D-56/6 F/F L/P BADARPUR EXTN TAJPUR ROAD

BADARPUR, NEW DELHI, DELHI

Delhi, India - 110044

For privacy-related inquiries:

Email: contact@linguaStories.com

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect information that you provide directly to us, information that is collected automatically when you use our App, and information from third-party sources. The types of information we collect depend on how you interact with our App.

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you create an account, use our services, or communicate with us, we may collect the following personal information:

Category	Specific Data Elements	Purpose
Account Information	Name, Email Address	Account creation, authentication, communication
Learning Data	Progress tracking, learning statistics, lesson completion status, quiz scores, achievements	Personalization of learning experience, progress tracking
User Preferences	Language preferences, notification settings, learning goals, app settings	Customization and personalization
Communications	Correspondence with our support team, feedback, survey responses	Customer support, service improvement

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access or use our App, we automatically collect certain information, including:

Device Information

Device model and manufacturer
Operating system type and version
Device locale and language settings
Timezone
Hardware Identifier (Android) and IdentifierForVendor (iOS) – these device identifiers are collected and linked to our attribution partner, AppsFlyer, to measure installation sources and marketing effectiveness
Unique device identifiers

Usage Information

App interaction data (features used, screens viewed)
Session duration and frequency
Learning patterns and engagement metrics

Performance and Stability Data

Firebase Performance Monitoring: Collects app performance metrics including startup time, network latency, and screen rendering times to help us optimize the user experience
Firebase Crashlytics: Collects crash reports and error logs, including device state at the time of a crash, to help us identify and fix stability issues

Network Information

IP address
General location information (country, region, city) derived from IP address
Network connection type

2.3 Information from Third-Party Sources

We may receive information about you from third-party services, including:

Authentication providers: If you choose to sign in using a third-party service (e.g., Google, Apple), we receive basic profile information as permitted by your privacy settings with that service.
Attribution partners: We receive information from AppsFlyer about how you discovered and installed our App.
Payment platforms: Apple App Store and Google Play Store provide us with transaction confirmations and subscription status (but not your payment card details).

2.4 Payment Information

We do not directly collect or store your payment card information. All payment processing for subscriptions is handled securely by Apple App Store (for iOS) and Google Play Store (for Android). We use RevenueCat to manage subscription infrastructure, which receives transaction data from these platforms to verify your subscription status. For information on how these platforms handle your payment information, please refer to their respective privacy policies.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

3.1 Service Delivery & Improvement

To create and manage your account
To provide, operate, and maintain the App
To personalize your learning experience
To track learning progress and provide statistics
To process and manage your subscription
To communicate updates and respond to inquiries

3.2 Analytics & Performance

To analyze usage patterns and trends
To monitor effectiveness of App features
To diagnose technical problems
To measure App performance and optimize UX

3.3 Marketing & Communications

To send newsletters and educational content
To measure advertising campaign effectiveness
To attribute installations to marketing channels
To create custom audiences for advertising

3.4 Security & Compliance

To detect and prevent fraud and security breaches
To verify identity and prevent unauthorized access
To comply with legal obligations
To protect rights and safety of users

3.5 Legal Bases for Processing (EEA, UK, Swiss Users)

If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, we process your personal data based on contract performance, legitimate interests, consent, and legal obligations as applicable under GDPR.

You may withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on consent for processing, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

4. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

We do not sell your personal information for monetary consideration. However, we may share your information with:

Service Providers: Cloud hosting, analytics, subscription management, AI content generation APIs, customer support, and email providers who perform services on our behalf.
Marketing Partners: Advertising platforms (via pixels/SDKs) for measuring ad effectiveness and audience creation.
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
Legal Requirements: To comply with laws, legal processes, or to protect rights and safety.
With Your Consent: When you have explicitly agreed to share your information.

5. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND SDKs

Our App integrates third-party services that may collect data according to their own privacy policies:

5.1 Firebase (Google LLC)

Used for authentication, analytics, crash reporting, and performance monitoring.

5.2 AppsFlyer

Used for mobile attribution and marketing analytics.

5.3 RevenueCat

Used for subscription infrastructure management.

5.4 Amplitude

Used for product analytics, event tracking, and understanding user engagement to improve the product experience.

5.5 Marketing Pixels

We use tracking technologies from Facebook (Meta), Google Ads, TikTok, and Reddit for ad measurement and audience creation.

5.6 AI Service Providers

We utilize third-party artificial intelligence providers (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar services) to format and generate the language learning content and stories. When doing so, no Personally Identifiable Information is shared with these models; only the required context data.

5.7 Local Features

Just Audio Background: Functions locally for background audio playback.

Hive: Local data storage for offline functionality.

6. IN-APP ADVERTISING

🚫 Lingua Stories is an ad-free experience. We do not display third-party advertisements within the application.

We operate on a freemium/subscription model. Your learning experience will never be interrupted by advertisements.

7. EMAIL MARKETING

We may send account notifications, updates, educational content, and newsletters. You can opt out of marketing emails via the "unsubscribe" link or by contacting us. Transactional emails cannot be opted out of.

8. DATA STORAGE, SECURITY, AND INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

Our primary servers are hosted on AWS in Frankfurt, Germany. Data may be transferred to our headquarters in India. We ensure compliance with applicable laws using Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and other safeguards.

We implement industry-standard security measures (encryption, access controls) to protect your data, though no internet transmission is 100% secure.

9. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information as long as necessary to fulfill collection purposes and legal obligations:

Personal Identifiable Information (Name, Email): Retained only as long as your account is active. Upon receiving a deletion request, we will purge your personal data from our active databases within 30 days.
Account Information (after deletion): Backup copies may be retained for up to 90 days for disaster recovery purposes before complete removal.
Identifiable Usage Data: Retained for up to 26 months for analytics purposes.
Anonymized/Aggregated Data: May be retained indefinitely for research and service improvement.

10. YOUR RIGHTS (GDPR)

EEA, UK, and Swiss residents have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and object to processing.

Additionally, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country of residence if you believe your data processing violates applicable laws.

11. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have rights to know, delete, correct, limit the use of sensitive personal information, and opt-out of "sale" or "sharing" of personal info.

While we don't sell data for money, using marketing pixels (Meta, Google, etc.) may be considered "selling" or "sharing" under CA law. You can opt-out by emailing us or adjusting device/platform settings.

12. CalOPPA & GPC COMPLIANCE

We do not currently respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals. However, we are actively evaluating standard browser and device opt-out mechanisms like the Global Privacy Control (GPC).

13. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Lingua Stories is not directed at children under 13 (or 16 where applicable). We do not knowingly collect data from them. Contact us if you believe we have such data.

14. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this policy. Material changes will be notified via app or email. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

15. CONTACT US

ABHYASHALA TECHNOLOGY PRIVATE LIMITED

D-56/6 F/F L/P BADARPUR EXTN TAJPUR ROAD

BADARPUR, NEW DELHI, DELHI

Delhi, India - 110044

Email: contact@linguaStories.com