Privacy Policy for Extralingual

Last updated: November 22, 2025

Extralingual ("we", "our", or "us") operates a language-learning mobile application designed to help users learn African and European languages through audio phrases and guided lessons. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our app.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information (Provided by You)
When you create an account on Extralingual, we collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Any optional profile information you choose to add

1.2 Automatically Collected Information
We do not collect analytics, advertising identifiers, or extensive device data beyond what is required for Firebase Authentication and Firebase Realtime Database to function.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your user account
• Provide access to language content stored in Firebase Realtime Database
• Improve and maintain your learning experience
• Maintain app security and prevent unauthorized access

We do not use your information for advertising or tracking purposes.

3. Firebase Services We Use

Extralingual uses the following Firebase services:

• Firebase Authentication — to securely create and manage accounts.
• Firebase Realtime Database — to store and deliver language content, such as phrases and audio paths.

We do not use Firebase Analytics, Crashlytics, Cloud Messaging, or other data-tracking services.

4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not share your personal information with advertisers, marketing companies, analytics tools, social media platforms, or any other third party. Your data is stored within Firebase and accessed only to provide app functionality.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information by:

• Using encrypted communication (HTTPS/TLS)
• Leveraging Firebase’s built-in security features
• Restricting unauthorized access through authentication rules

While no system can be guaranteed 100% secure, we strive to keep your data safe.

6. Children’s Privacy

Extralingual is intended for general learners. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 without parental consent.

7. Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information. To make such requests, please contact us at:

extralingualweb@gmail.com

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most recent version will be available at the URL where this policy is hosted.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this policy, contact us at extralingualweb@gmail.com.