Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 2, 2026 · Last Updated: March 2, 2026 · Application: Deutsch Sprung - Learn German – German Language Learning App · Version: 1.0 India Release
1. About Us
Deutsch Sprung - Learn German is a German language learning application designed to help users learn German at A1–A2 proficiency levels.
Contact: support@getyourhireai.com
2. What Information We Collect
We collect the following information to provide our services:
a) Account Information
- Email address
- Name (optional)
- Password (encrypted)
- Profile picture (optional)
b) Learning Progress Data
- Units completed
- Lessons completed
- Quiz scores
- Time spent on each lesson
- Vocabulary practice history
c) Voice Data (Optional)
- Pronunciation recordings for learning pronunciation exercises
- Voice is NOT stored permanently — deleted after assessment
- Used only for accent evaluation and learning feedback
d) Device Information (Optional)
- Device type (Android, Windows)
- App version
- Crash reports (if you choose to share)
e) Usage Analytics (Optional)
- Features used
- Time spent in app
- Session duration
- Generic geographic location (country only, not city-level)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for:
- Providing the Service: Creating your learning account, tracking your progress, personalizing lessons based on performance
- Improving the App: Analyzing which features are most used, fixing bugs, making user interface improvements
- Communication (Only If You Opt-In): Sending course updates, notifying you of new features, sending educational tips
- Legal Compliance: Complying with Indian laws (IT Act 2000, Section 43A) and protecting against fraud or abuse
4. Who We Share Your Data With
We do NOT share your data with advertisers, brokers, or third parties for marketing purposes.
Third Parties We Use (Data Processors)
| Service | Purpose | DPA Status |
| Google Play Services | App distribution | Covered by Google's Privacy Policy |
| Google Analytics | Usage analytics (optional) | GDPR/Privacy compliant |
| AWS | Data storage (backend servers) | ISO 27001 certified |
| Stripe (if payments added) | Payment processing | PCI-DSS compliant |
All processors comply with international data protection standards.
5. Data Storage & Retention
How Long We Keep Your Data
| Data Type | Retention Period |
| Account information | Until you delete account |
| Learning progress | 30/90/365 days (your choice in settings) |
| Voice recordings | 0 days (deleted immediately after assessment) |
| Analytics data | 12 months |
| Payment records | 7 years (legal requirement) |
Where Your Data Is Stored
- Primary storage: AWS servers in India region (when available) or Asia-Pacific
- Backup: AWS data centers (geographically distributed)
- Encryption: All data encrypted in transit (HTTPS) and at rest (AES-256)
6. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your data:
a) Right to Access
You can request a copy of all your personal data. We will provide it within 30 days.
How to request: Email support@getyourhireai.com with subject “Data Access Request”
b) Right to Deletion
You can request deletion of your data at any time.
Timeframe: Deleted within 30 days
c) Right to Withdraw Consent
For optional features (voice, analytics, marketing emails), you can opt-out anytime in Settings → Privacy.
d) Right to Rectification
You can request correction of inaccurate data. Email support@getyourhireai.com
7. Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your data:
- All data sent over HTTPS (encrypted connection)
- Passwords encrypted with bcrypt
- Voice recordings deleted immediately after processing
- Regular security updates
- No sharing of data with third parties without consent
However: No security system is 100% secure. If you believe your data has been compromised, contact us immediately at support@getyourhireai.com
8. Compliance with Indian Law India
This privacy policy is designed to comply with:
IT Act 2000 — Information Technology Act
- Section 43A: Data protection obligations
- Section 66C: Identity theft provisions
- Section 72: Breach disclosure obligations
Indian Standards
- ISO 27001 (Information security)
- Reasonable security practices
9. Age Policy
Minimum Age: 13 years old
By downloading this app, you confirm you are 13 years or older. Parents/guardians should monitor children's usage.
For children under 13: We do not intentionally collect data from children. If we discover we have collected data from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete it immediately.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy occasionally. We will notify you of major changes by:
- Email notification (if we have your email)
- In-app notification (when you next open the app)
- Updated “Last Updated” date on this policy
Your continued use of the app after changes means you accept the new policy.
12. Complaint Resolution
If you have a complaint about our privacy practices:
- First: Contact us at support@getyourhireai.com (required first step)
- Second: If unresolved after 30 days, escalate to:
- Cyber Crime Complaints: cybercrime.gov.in
- Consumer Protection Authority: Your State's Consumer Protection Authority
13. Data Breach Notification
In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will:
- Notify affected users within 30 days
- Describe what data was compromised
- Explain steps we are taking to prevent recurrence
- Provide recommended actions (e.g., password reset)
Summary — Plain Language
- ✓ We collect your email, learning progress, and optional voice data
- ✓ We use it only to teach you German
- ✓ We don't sell your data to advertisers
- ✓ You can delete all your data anytime
- ✓ Your voice recordings are deleted immediately after use
- ✓ You can opt-out of analytics and marketing emails
- ✓ We protect your data with encryption