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Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: October 26, 2024
Last Updated: October 26, 2024

1. Introduction

Sir Types-A-Lot (“we,” “our,” or “the App”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our language learning keyboard application.

We believe in complete transparency about our data practices and have designed our app with privacy as a core principle.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

  • User ID: A unique identifier created by Firebase Authentication
  • Authentication Status: Whether you’re signed in
  • Subscription Status: Your current subscription tier and expiration

2.2 Usage Information

  • Translation Requests: Text you choose to translate or analyze
  • Language Preferences: Your selected source and target languages
  • API Usage Metrics: Number of requests and tokens used for fair usage tracking
  • Timestamps: When you use translation features

2.3 Settings and Preferences (Stored Locally)

  • Language selections
  • Pronunciation preferences (word, syllable, letter, or phrase)
  • Personalization prompts for translation style
  • Keyboard layout preferences

2.4 Subscription Information

  • Transaction IDs from Apple App Store
  • Subscription tier and status
  • Purchase and expiration dates
  • Regional pricing information (country code only)

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 To Provide Core Services

  • Process your translation and language analysis requests
  • Generate phonetic guides and pronunciation assistance
  • Create custom lesson groups based on your preferences
  • Manage your subscription and allocated usage credits

3.2 To Ensure Fair Usage

  • Track API usage to enforce monthly quotas
  • Prevent abuse through rate limiting
  • Allocate credits based on your subscription tier

3.3 To Maintain Security

  • Verify legitimate app usage through App Check
  • Prevent unauthorized access to our services
  • Monitor for suspicious activity

4. Data Processing and Storage

4.1 Processing Methods

  • Standard Translations: Processed entirely on your device using Apple’s on-device translation frameworks. These never leave your phone.
  • Persona/AI Translations: Processed by Google Vertex AI to apply specific stylistic tones. These requests are transmitted securely via our Cloud Functions.
  • We do not store your translated text permanently on any server.

4.2 Local Storage

  • Your preferences and settings remain on your device
  • Generated lessons are saved locally in your app’s documents
  • Cached data is temporary and cleared on app restart

4.3 Server Storage

  • Usage metrics stored in Firebase Firestore
  • Only accessible by you and necessary for service operation
  • No personal information beyond user ID is stored

5. Data Sharing

We do NOT:

  • Sell your personal information
  • Share data with advertisers
  • Use your data for marketing
  • Track your behavior across apps
  • Collect location data
  • Store your email address (except for authentication)

We ONLY share data with:

  • Google Vertex AI: Only when using Persona-enhanced features (text only)
  • Firebase Services: For authentication and data storage
  • Apple: For subscription management (they handle all payments)

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

  • All communications use HTTPS encryption
  • App Check verification for API security
  • Firebase Authentication with secure token management
  • Strict database access rules (you can only access your own data)
  • Rate limiting to prevent abuse
  • Regular security monitoring

7. Your Rights and Controls

You have the right to:

  • Use the app without signing in (limited features)
  • Sign out at any time to disconnect cloud features
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Control what text you send for translation
  • Adjust all privacy-related settings locally

8. Data Retention

  • Usage History: Retained while your account is active
  • Rate Limiting Data: Automatically deleted after 6 hours
  • Security Logs: Kept for 24 hours for monitoring
  • Local Data: Persists until you delete the app
  • Account Data: Removed upon account deletion

9. Children’s Privacy

Our app does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. The app is designed for general language learning and requires no age-specific data.

10. International Data Transfers

If you use Persona/AI features, those specific requests are processed by Google Cloud services, which may involve data centers in various countries. Standard translations remain locally on your device. All transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

11. No Tracking or Analytics

We do not use:

  • Google Analytics or similar services
  • Advertising identifiers
  • Cross-app tracking
  • Behavioral analytics
  • Location services
  • Cookies or web tracking

12. Changes to This Policy

We will notify you of any material changes to this Privacy Policy through the app. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

For privacy concerns or questions about this policy, please contact us.

14. Transparency Commitment

We believe you have the right to know exactly what happens with your data. Our app:

  • Only collects what’s necessary for functionality
  • Gives you control over your information
  • Never monetizes your personal data
  • Maintains open communication about our practices

15. Compliance

This privacy policy complies with:

  • Apple App Store Guidelines
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
  • Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

Fair Usage Policy

Effective Date: October 26, 2024
Last Updated: October 26, 2024

1. Purpose

This Fair Usage Policy ensures that Sir Types-A-Lot’s AI-powered features remain accessible and performant for all users while managing operational costs.

2. Included Services

Premium subscription includes:

  • AI persona translations
  • Custom quest generation with AI
  • Cloud-based translation services
  • Syllable pronunciation and romanization

3. Usage Limits

To ensure fair access for all premium users, we implement soft limits on AI-powered features:

  • Translation requests are rate-limited to prevent abuse
  • AI quest generation has monthly quotas based on computational cost
  • Limits reset monthly on your subscription renewal date

4. Excessive Use

We define excessive use as patterns that:

  • Significantly exceed typical user behavior
  • Indicate automated/scripted access
  • Degrade service quality for other users

In cases of excessive use, we may temporarily throttle requests to protect service availability.

5. Contact for Hardship Cases

If you have legitimate high-volume needs or encounter limit issues, please contact us. We’re committed to finding solutions for genuine educational use cases.

Terms of Use

Effective Date: October 26, 2024
Last Updated: October 26, 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading and using Sir Types-A-Lot, you agree to these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy.

2. License Grant

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use Sir Types-A-Lot for personal, non-commercial language learning purposes.

3. Prohibited Uses

You may not:

  • Reverse engineer or decompile the app
  • Use automated tools to access our services
  • Resell or redistribute app features
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Attempt to bypass security or usage limits

4. Subscription Terms

  • Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled 24 hours before the period ends
  • Manage subscriptions through your App Store account settings
  • No refunds for partial periods
  • 7-day free trial for new subscribers

5. Disclaimer

Sir Types-A-Lot is provided “as is” without warranties. Translation quality may vary. We are not liable for inaccurate translations or learning outcomes.

6. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms. Material changes will be communicated through the app.

7. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where Tetradex LLC operates.

Data Deletion Request

How to Delete Your Data

You have the right to request deletion of your personal data at any time.

Within the App

  1. Open Sir Types-A-Lot
  2. Go to Settings
  3. Scroll to Account section
  4. Tap “Delete Account”
  5. Confirm deletion

This will permanently delete:

  • Your user account
  • Usage history and metrics
  • Stored preferences (cloud-synced)
  • Subscription data (after current period expires)

Email Request

Alternatively, submit a deletion request including:

  • Subject line: “Data Deletion Request”
  • Your user ID or email associated with the account

We will process your request within 30 days and send confirmation.

What Happens After Deletion

  • Account data is permanently removed from our servers
  • Local data on your device remains until you delete the app
  • Active subscriptions continue until the end of the billing period
  • Deletion cannot be reversed

Important Note: Deleting your account does not automatically cancel your subscription. Manage subscriptions separately through App Store settings.