Privacy Policy

WordTale

Bundle ID: com.wordtale.app

Version: 1.0.0

AI-powered word learning companion that helps explain words using your device's camera

Last Updated: January 2025

🔒 Your Privacy Matters

WordTale is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our app. We believe in transparency and your right to understand exactly what data we collect and how we use it.

1Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your email address, password (encrypted), and display name
  • Phone Number: If you choose phone authentication, we collect your phone number for verification purposes
  • Age Preferences: Your preferred age level for explanations (3-5, 6-8, 9-11, 12-15, 16+ years)
  • Words You Look Up: Words you photograph and request explanations for, along with the explanations generated

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Data Type
Purpose
Retention
Device ID
Unique identification for your device to provide personalized experience
Until app deletion
Usage Analytics
App performance, feature usage, crash reports
2 years
Location (Country)
Automatic country detection for localized experience
Session only
App Performance Data
Error logs, response times, app stability metrics
90 days
Subscription Status
Managing premium features and billing
Account lifetime

1.3 Camera and Media Access

Camera Permission

Purpose: To capture images of text from books, worksheets, or other materials for word recognition

Data Processing: Images are processed locally on your device using ML Kit for text recognition. Images are not stored permanently and are deleted after processing.

Photo Library Access (Optional)

Purpose: Allow you to save captured images to your photo library if you choose

User Control: This permission is optional and only used when you explicitly choose to save an image

2How We Use Your Information

2.1 Core App Functionality

  • Provide AI-powered word explanations tailored to your age preference
  • Maintain your word lookup history for easy reference
  • Sync your data across devices when signed in to an account
  • Process text recognition from camera images using on-device ML

2.2 Service Improvement

  • Analyze usage patterns to improve app performance and features
  • Monitor app crashes and errors to fix technical issues
  • Understand which features are most valuable to users
  • Optimize the AI explanation system based on anonymized usage data

3Data Sharing and Third Parties

⚠️ Important: We Do Not Sell Your Data

WordTale does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We only share data with trusted service providers who help us operate the app.

4Children's Privacy

👶 Child-Safe Design

WordTale is designed to be safe for children and complies with applicable children's privacy laws including COPPA. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.

4.1 Parental Controls

  • Parents should supervise children's use of the camera feature
  • No personal information is required for basic app functionality
  • Account creation requires parental supervision for users under 13
  • We recommend parents review the words their children look up

5Contact Information

📧 Get in Touch

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Support: [email protected]

Website: https://wordtale.com

Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 48 hours

🛡️ Our Privacy Commitment

WordTale is committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. We believe that learning should be safe, private, and secure for users of all ages. This privacy policy reflects our commitment to these principles.

Thank you for trusting WordTale with your learning journey!